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785 5 AVENUE

Manhattan · Midtown East · New York, NY 10022

Built 1963 18 Floors 66 Units Elevator Apartments
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100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

785 5 AVENUE is a mid-size post-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Midtown East. Midtown East is a dynamic hub that is the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenienc... Zoned R10H, this building sits in a residential zoning district. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Midtown East

Midtown East is a dynamic hub that is the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and historic side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.

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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.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01374-0069

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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.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Jan 12, 2016Unit 14B2BR$6,000,000-
Jan 11, 2017Unit 10C2BR$5,750,0002,400
Nov 13, 2014Unit 7B1BRN/A-
Feb 4, 2015Unit 6E2BRN/A-
Sep 18, 2025Unit 5C2BR$2,975,000-
Mar 22, 2020Unit 8-D1BR$1,100,000-
Aug 6, 2025Unit 6A2BR$3,000,0001,700
Aug 28, 2025Unit 12AB5BR$11,600,0005,500
Oct 23, 2015Unit 7C2BR$5,062,500-
May 3, 2018Unit 17AB2BR$24,500,0005,000
Jul 1, 2014Unit 6C3BRN/A2,400
Apr 18, 2018Unit 7E3BR$3,495,0002,400
Oct 16, 2014Unit 10A2BRN/A-
Nov 8, 2012Unit PH17-187BR$54,000,000-
Dec 28, 2017Unit 4B1BR$2,200,000-
Feb 5, 2015Unit 6-E2BR$3,495,000-
Feb 24, 2021Unit 8E3BR$2,250,0002,400
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Closed sale 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

57 St

511 ft away

FNQRW

59 St

0.30 mi away

456

5 Av/53 St

0.34 mi away

EM

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R10H

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
12.34 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built
Historic District: Upper East Side Historic District

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1963
Last Altered
2017
Floors
18
Total Units
68
Residential Units
66
Gross Floor Area
163,221 sq ft
Lot Area
13,229 sq ft
Lot Frontage
100.83 ft
Lot Depth
150 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
E039
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1013740069.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 785 5 AVENUE

What kind of building is 785 5 AVENUE?
785 5 AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4). The building is located in the Upper East Side Historic District historic district.
When was 785 5 AVENUE built?
Built in 1963, 18 floors, 68 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 785 5 AVENUE?
66 residential units across 18 floors. The building also contains 2 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 785 5 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 785 5 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 785 5 AVENUE?
The closest subway stop is 57 St (F, N, Q, R, W lines), approximately 511 ft away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 785 5 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 785 5 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 785 5 AVENUE?
The current owner of 785 5 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 1-01374-0069 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 785 5 AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 785 5 AVENUE is 1-01374-0069. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1374) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (69). 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 785 5 AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 785 5 AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01374-0069 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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