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for saleRealtyLens property overview
$439,000
2019 1st Ave Unit 2A
New York, NY, 10029
View more New York, NY property pagesStudioBeds
1Baths
497Sqft
$883$/sqft
Listing Notes
Welcome to Residence 2A at Observatory Place. This thoughtfully designed studio unit comes with in-unit Bosch washer and dryer, 100sf of private outdoor space, and additional private storage. The apartment is complemented by hardwood flooring throughout and a clean modern layout with efficient use of space. The kitchen is designed for practicality and ease, while the open layout provides flexibility to suit your lifestyle. The Observatory Place is a LEED-registered Green Building offering amenities such as: a landscaped rooftop garden, fitness center, bike room, doorman, package room with refrigerated storage, and live-in super.
Market Insights
Above nearby median+8.7%
$883/sqft vs a nearby median of $812/sqft.
Nearby median$812/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size497 sqft
- +8.7% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 497 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$399k$363k – $435k · 50% confidence
vs ask $439k+$40k (+9.1%)
Asking price is about 9.1% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
$812/sqft median across 10 tight comps × 497 sqft= $403k
- Special flood hazard zone−$8k −2.0%
- Modern construction+$6k +1.5%
- Virtually staged−$4k −1.0%
- Transit access+$2k +0.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$4k−1.0%
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The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 33 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 10, 2026
- Photos
- 18 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Jul 23, 2019 · $439,000
Features & Amenities
Pets AllowedEfficientOpen Concept Floor PlanOpen PlanHardwood FloorsDen
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Building Facts
- Year built
- 2007
- Stories
- 11
- Total units
- 42
- Residential units
- 41
- Building area
- 35,199 sqft
- Lot size
- 5,694 sqft
- Land use
- Mixed residential and commercial buildings
- Building class
- RM
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 4, 2026Initial record
$439,000for sale
Public Records
DOB violations0 open
18 total recorded against the building
HPD violations0 open
1 total recorded
ACRIS documents0
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)31,506
Top: noise - residential
Top complaint types in ZIP 10029
- Noise - Residential6,665
- HEAT/HOT WATER4,345
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk3,061
- Illegal Parking1,751
- UNSANITARY CONDITION1,541
Recent DOB
- Feb 8, 2017V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · FISP-FACADE SAFETY PROGRAM FACADE REQUIRED
- Jan 25, 2017V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
- Nov 20, 2015V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
- May 30, 2014V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
Recent HPD
- Nov 28, 2016Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.