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$895,000
865 First Ave Unit 4A
New York, NY, 10017
View more New York, NY property pages1Beds
1Baths
948Sqft
$944$/sqft
Listing Notes
Welcome to this oversized 1-bedroom residence offering approximately 950 sq ft of living space with stunning southeast-facing city and river views, including the East River, Chrysler Building, and United Nations Gardens. This pre-war home seamlessly blends classic charm with modern updates. The apartment features a gracious entry foyer (ideal for a home office), a large living room with dedicated dining area, a windowed kitchen, and a true king-size bedroom. The expansive living/dining space is perfect for entertaining and filled with natural light all day. The king-size bedroom is quietly positioned with Second Avenue exposure and includes two large closets plus space for additional furniture. The windowed kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, Sub-Zero refrigerator, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinet and pantry storage, and natural stone flooring. The marble bathroom offers a Zuma soaking tub, mosaic tile bath/shower, and basket-weave tile flooring. Located in a full-service doorman building at First Avenue and 48th Street, residents enjoy a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, renovated lobby, package room, and laundry room. Conveniently located near the E, M, and 6 subway lines, as well as top restaurants, shopping, gyms, and the East River Esplanade.
Market Insights
Below nearby median-7.9%
$944/sqft vs a nearby median of $1025/sqft.
Nearby median$1025/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size948 sqft
- -7.9% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- 2 price records are available for this property.
- 948 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$927k$828k – $1.03M · 33% confidence
vs ask $895k−$32k (−3.6%)
Asking price is well-anchored to the comp picture (-3.6%). Negotiate on terms, not headline price.
$1,009/sqft median across 4 tight comps × 948 sqft= $956k
- Open Class C HPD violations−$43k −4.5%
- Pre-war character+$24k +2.5%
- Virtually staged−$10k −1.0%
- Transit access+$5k +0.5%
- Visible condition issues−$5k −0.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$29k−3.0%
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The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.
Recorded price cuts can create room for negotiation, but the latest ask still needs to be compared against true comps.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 26 days
- Last price change
- Down $30,000 (3.2%)
- Listed
- Apr 16, 2026
- Photos
- 8 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale
Features & Amenities
ElevatorPets AllowedRiver ViewViewWater ViewFurnitureViewsHome OfficeOfficeDenSoaking TubShopping
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1927
- Stories
- 16
- Total units
- 84
- Residential units
- 81
- Building area
- 1.63 ac
- Lot size
- 7,350 sqft
- Land use
- Mixed residential and commercial buildings
- Building class
- RM
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 7, 2026diff
$895,000for sale
May 4, 2026Initial record
$925,000for sale
Public Records
DOB violations9 open
59 total recorded against the building
HPD violations19 open
3 class C (immediately hazardous)
ACRIS documents0
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)10,129
Top: homeless person assistance
Top complaint types in ZIP 10017
- Homeless Person Assistance1,444
- Vendor Enforcement862
- Illegal Parking786
- Noise725
- HEAT/HOT WATER608
Recent DOB
- Nov 14, 2025V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
- Nov 14, 2025V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
- Sep 23, 2024V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
- Sep 23, 2024V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
Recent HPD
- Apr 1, 2024Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
- Mar 15, 2023Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
- Nov 18, 2022Class B · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RADIATOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
- Dec 13, 2021Class C · § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT BATHROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT PHC, 17th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.