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685 FIRST AVENUE

Manhattan · Murray Hill · New York, NY 10016

Built 2016 44 Floors 556 Units Condominiums
A
100/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

685 FIRST AVENUE is a large-scale modern condominiums building with walk-up in Murray Hill. Murray Hill offers a central Manhattan location with a surprisingly neighborhood-like feel. Known for its historic 'Sniffen Court' and a mix of mid-century high-rises and 19th-century townhouses, it i... Zoned C5-2, this building sits in a central commercial, highest density commercial. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Murray Hill

Murray Hill offers a central Manhattan location with a surprisingly neighborhood-like feel. Known for its historic 'Sniffen Court' and a mix of mid-century high-rises and 19th-century townhouses, it is a popular choice for professionals seeking proximity to Grand Central and Midtown. The neighborhood is particularly well-regarded for offering a wide range of price points, from entry-level studio cooperatives to expansive luxury penthouses.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

ACRIS Records

Every recorded deed, mortgage, and lien since 1966.

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NYC Property Portal

Tax bill, ownership, building class, zoning.

BBL: 1009457502.00000000

LLC Lookup

Find the managing member of an LLC owner from ACRIS.

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DOB BIS Record

Department of Buildings permits, violations, and certificates of occupancy.

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Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-00945-7502

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Active Listings in This Building

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Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

Recently Rented in This Building

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date ▼ Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Sep 17, 2025Unit 42A4BR$4,500,0002,900
Jul 28, 2025Unit PHH3BR$4,145,0002,164
Jul 22, 2025Unit 41H3BR$3,595,0002,097
Jun 2, 2025Unit 41G2BR$2,288,0001,392
May 16, 2025Unit 41E3BR$3,395,0002,097
May 1, 2025Unit 42G2BR$2,525,0001,630
Apr 18, 2025Unit PHF2BR$2,500,0001,630
Feb 26, 2025Unit 40E3BR$3,795,0002,097
Feb 21, 2025Unit 42F2BR$2,460,0001,630
Feb 25, 2025Unit 35F2BR$2,350,0001,640
Feb 6, 2025Unit 32F2BR$2,160,0001,640
Jan 22, 2025Unit 42H3BR$4,225,0002,164
Dec 31, 2024Unit 38G2BR$2,430,0001,640
Dec 19, 2024Unit 33F2BR$2,400,0001,640
Aug 15, 2023Unit 31G2BR$2,370,0001,640
Jul 17, 2024Unit 28A3BR$3,480,0002,134
Sep 18, 2023Unit 40G2BR$2,525,0001,392
Nov 30, 2023Unit 30F2BR$2,350,0001,640
Feb 20, 2024Unit 36B2BR$2,550,0001,576
Jun 4, 2024Unit 34G2BR$2,420,0001,640
Oct 17, 2024Unit 30J1BR$1,368,000714
Jul 14, 2022Unit 35J1BR$1,445,000714
Dec 19, 2022Unit 38E3BR$4,250,0002,156
Jan 13, 2023Unit 38A1BR$1,460,000-
Jan 17, 2023Unit 33B2BR$2,520,0001,576
Dec 21, 2022Unit 36H2BR$3,300,0001,818
Nov 22, 2022Unit 38D2BR$2,753,0001,564
Aug 29, 2022Unit 37A1BR$1,460,000779
Jul 11, 2022Unit 37L1BR$1,720,0001,042
Oct 5, 2021Unit 33A1BR$1,350,000779
Sep 22, 2021Unit 30A1BR$1,350,000779
Sep 10, 2021Unit 31E3BR$3,675,0002,156
Aug 5, 2021Unit 30J1BR$1,190,000714
Aug 27, 2021Unit 30D2BR$2,200,0001,564
Nov 2, 2021Unit 28D4BR$6,200,0002,984
Jul 29, 2021Unit 30E3BR$3,745,9002,156
Oct 19, 2021Unit 37D2BR$2,733,0001,564
Aug 30, 2021Unit 31C1BR$1,225,000760
Jan 10, 2022Unit 31D2BR$2,985,0001,564
Aug 30, 2021Unit 30C1BR$1,205,000760
Oct 28, 2021Unit 31J1BR$1,270,000714
Nov 12, 2021Unit 33J1BR$1,481,250714
Sep 28, 2021Unit 36K2BR$2,350,0001,452
Sep 17, 2024Unit 39H2BR$3,550,0001,818
Sep 18, 2024Unit 39F2BR$2,500,0001,640
Jun 17, 2024Unit 28M3BR$3,750,0002,137
May 2, 2024Unit 33G2BR$2,410,0001,640
Mar 19, 2024Unit 39G2BR$2,575,0001,640
Dec 18, 2023Unit PHE3BR$4,674,0002,323
Nov 20, 2023Unit 37G2BR$2,470,0001,640
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Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date ▼ Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 31CDec 29, 2024$5,800/mo11760
Unit 34AMar 13, 2025$6,500/mo11779
Unit 38GMar 3, 2025$11,500/mo231,640
Unit 34JOct 2, 2021$5,800/mo11-
Unit 34CFeb 2, 2024$6,000/mo11760
Unit 32KOct 25, 2023$10,000/mo221,452
Unit 39AJan 23, 2023$6,200/mo11779
Unit 38BDec 2, 2025$11,500/mo231,567
RLS

Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

Grand Central-42 St

0.48 mi away

4567S

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
C5-2

Central commercial, highest density commercial.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
21.21 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built
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Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Condominiums (RM)
Land Use
4
Year Built
2016
Floors
44
Total Units
558
Residential Units
556
Gross Floor Area
686,527 sq ft
Lot Area
32,364 sq ft
Lot Frontage
197.5 ft
Lot Depth
163.87 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 6
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
17
Fire Company
E021
Sanitation District
6
BBL
1009457502.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

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Frequently Asked Questions about 685 FIRST AVENUE

What kind of building is 685 FIRST AVENUE?
685 FIRST AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Condominiums (building class RM).
When was 685 FIRST AVENUE built?
Built in 2016, 44 floors, 558 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 685 FIRST AVENUE?
556 residential units across 44 floors. The building also contains 2 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 685 FIRST AVENUE?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 685 FIRST AVENUE?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 685 FIRST AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is Grand Central-42 St (4, 5, 6, 7, S lines), approximately 0.48 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 685 FIRST AVENUE?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 685 FIRST AVENUE?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email milton@miltoncoste.com, or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 685 FIRST AVENUE?
The current owner of 685 FIRST AVENUE is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-00945-7502 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 685 FIRST AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 685 FIRST AVENUE is 1-00945-7502. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (945) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (7502). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 685 FIRST AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 685 FIRST AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-00945-7502 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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