The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
161 E 56th St
Market Insights
$546/sqft vs a nearby median of $538/sqft.
- +1.5% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 2,560 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is well-anchored to the comp picture (+1.1%). Negotiate on terms, not headline price.
- Pre-war character+$34k +2.5%
- Transit access−$21k −1.5%
- Visible condition issues−$7k −0.5%
Property Read
The property is close to nearby price-per-square-foot levels, so the decision will likely come down to condition and layout.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 12 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 30, 2026
- Photos
- 10 photos
- Property type
- multi family
- Status
- for sale
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1930
- Stories
- 2
- Total units
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,560 sqft
- Lot size
- 2,767 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildings
- Building class
- C0
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
0 total recorded against the building
0 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: heat/hot water
Top complaint types in ZIP 11203
- HEAT/HOT WATER3,472
- Illegal Parking2,929
- Noise - Residential2,634
- Blocked Driveway2,571
- UNSANITARY CONDITION1,366
Recent Transfers (ACRIS)
- Oct 19, 2023DEED$910,000
- Jul 11, 1974DEED
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.