- Year built
- 1928
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the Park Avenue Historic District
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditions
- Pied-à-terre
- Not permitted
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditions
- Maximum financing
- 50% of the purchase price
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2004–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- Recent range
- $1.6M – $9M
- Listing discount
- 0.8%
- Recorded transfers
- 21
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1001 Park Avenue is a quietly distinguished prewar cooperative on the corner of Park Avenue and East 84th Street, in the part of Carnegie Hill where Park Avenue is at its most residential and refined. Built in 1928–1929 to designs by Pennington & Lewis, it is exactly the kind of building the avenue is famous for: a full-service prewar co-op of generous, low-density apartments, anchored to the street by a limestone base and faced above in warm, honey-colored brick laid in clean vertical bays.
The defining fact about the building is its scale. Across fourteen stories it holds only about two dozen residences — one of the very lowest unit counts on Park Avenue. That translates directly into what buyers come to this avenue for: large, full-floor-feeling apartments, near-private elevator service, and the discreet, owner-run atmosphere that only a small co-op delivers. Apartments here are sized and finished to compete with the avenue's best.
Its place within the Park Avenue Historic District, designated in 2014, protects both the building's own masonry composition and the unbroken wall of prewar co-ops that gives this stretch of the avenue its singular, settled grandeur. A home here is a stake in one of Manhattan's most enduring addresses.
Architecture and unit composition
Pennington & Lewis designed 1001 Park in the restrained, dignified register that defined Park Avenue's late-1920s building boom. The limestone base grounds the building; above it, the honey-toned brick rises in vertical rows that give the elevation a subtle, ordered rhythm before resolving at the crown. It is architecture meant to read as permanent and quietly expensive — never flashy, always substantial.
Behind the façade, the building's low unit count produces the layouts that make it special: large prewar apartments with the gracious entry galleries, separate dining rooms, generous principal rooms, and real ceiling heights that 1929 construction provided. With so few homes spread across fourteen floors, most apartments enjoy abundant light and multiple exposures, and the sense of privacy is closer to that of a townhouse than a typical apartment building.
Building operations
1001 Park Avenue runs as a white-glove cooperative. A full-time doorman and a live-in resident manager provide the level of service expected at this address, and the small house atmosphere means staff know every resident. The building maintains an attended lobby, a central laundry, and private storage. Pets are welcome in the building.
1001 Park is a long-established Park Avenue co-op in a nearly century-old building; review the current budget, audited statements, debt and any assessments. Its documented maximum financing is 50% of the purchase price; confirm current liquidity requirements from the application instructions. We walk buyers through the building's specific requirements as part of preparing an offer. The building's case rests on low density and full staffing at the top of the avenue.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of September 2026. They are shown as published, item by item; no total is added because the total depends on the transaction. Deposits are listed apart from nonrefundable charges.
Purchase
6 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Background Check FeePer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant/occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $75 per applicant/occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Messenger Fees | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $65 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-Out Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
5 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeeRequired | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $550 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Bedbug Disclosure Form Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $25 | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublet Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount Equal to two (2) month's common charges for the first year of sublet. | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-In Deposit | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Refinance
6 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeeRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicant | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Messenger Fees | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $35 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeeRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per shareholder | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Messenger Fees | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $35 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Ownership transfer
4 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Background Check FeePer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant/occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $75 per applicant/occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Messenger Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $65 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management updates its schedule without a public filing. The date is when management last updated the page, not when a rule changed. Confirm the current schedule with management before you apply.
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Financing and purchase requirements
- Maximum financing
- 50% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Guarantors
- Permitted with conditionsCase by case basis.Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Co-purchasing
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Purchase or lease by a corporation
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Sublet and pied-à-terre policy
A condominium owner leasing a unit and a co-op shareholder subletting are different rules, and a building-wide rule is different from a restriction on one apartment. This is the building's rule; confirm it for the specific apartment.
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditionsCase by case.Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Short-term rentals
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Considering an apartment here? Send Corey the listing to discuss the sublet and pied-à-terre rules for that apartment.
Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditionsWith building approvalSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Considering an apartment here? Send Corey the listing to confirm the pet and washer/dryer rules for that apartment.
Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $1,461 per room a monthMedian of 3 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
Maintenance as recorded with each sale. A co-op's maintenance already covers the building's real estate taxes and the building's own mortgage, if it has one; add your own loan payment for the monthly outlay. A summary of recorded sales, not a current bill; charges change.
Building staffing and amenities
- Doorman
- Full-time doormanSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Attended lobby
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Live-in superintendent
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Storage, laundry roomSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
Staffing and amenities as our building profile and recent listing records describe them. A feature not listed is not confirmed absent. Outdoor space, parking and some facilities can belong to particular apartments or to a separate owner; confirm access for the specific apartment.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $38,304/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $139
- Modeled exposure split equally across 23 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; co-op shareholders are typically charged by share allocation.
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
See full Local Law 97 analysis — emissions history, scenarios, methodology →Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the inspector (QEWI) identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair, with repairs due by the deadline stated in the filing. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
How to read this, and where it comes from
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who meets DOB’s FISP qualifications and signs the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent).
Penalties shown are amounts DOB assessed against filings on record across 2005–10 to 2020–25. The FISP dataset does not record whether they were paid, contested or remain open, so treat the figure as history rather than a current balance and confirm the building’s standing with the managing agent.
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 3% of purchase price, paid by purchaser
- Sublet policy
- Allowed; case by case
- Pied-à-terre
- Not allowed
- Policies and fees
- Sublet Fee = two months common charges (first year); Max financing 50%
Recent sales
Recent transfers at this building, from The Roebling Research Library. Prices are the transfer amounts recorded with the NYC Department of Finance; apartment-level detail is checked against the building’s own file in The Roebling Research Library before publishing.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | 11 | 5 BR · 6 BA | $9,000,000 | +0.0% | |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 6N | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,600,000 | -5.6% | |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 8THFLOOR | 5 BR · 6.5 BA | $12,250,000 | +2.1% | |
| Feb 17, 2022 | 12S | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $3,050,000 | -12.9% | |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 5N | 2 BR · 3 BA | $1,950,000 | -2.3% | |
| Sep 3, 2020 | 3 | 4 BR · 5 BA | $5,525,000 | -10.2% | |
| Jun 26, 2019 | PH | 3 BR · 3 BA | $6,400,000 | +6.8% | |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 6S | 3 BR · 3 BA · 2,500 sf | $3,050,000 | $1,220/sf | -4.7% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2019): a median $1,220/sf (recorded) across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 0.4% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-01513-0001). Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified in The Roebling Research Library. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
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What to know if you’re buying
This is a prewar cooperative at the discreet end of Park Avenue, which means a thorough board package and interview; financing is capped at 50% of the purchase price, and liquidity requirements should be confirmed from the application instructions. The reward is real: a large, full-service apartment in a building of only about two dozen homes, with the privacy, light, and quiet that low density delivers, inside a protected historic district.
Apartments here are bought for the long term. We help buyers understand the board's expectations, read the building's financials and reserve posture, and benchmark the home against the small set of comparable Park Avenue co-ops — the only honest way to value an apartment in a building that trades this seldom.
What to know if you’re selling
Scarcity is the seller's greatest asset here. With so few apartments and infrequent turnover, a well-presented home at 1001 Park meets limited competition and a buyer pool that specifically seeks large, low-density prewar living on the avenue. The Pennington & Lewis pedigree, the historic-district setting, and the building's full-service character are all durable selling points.
Pricing must be set against the avenue's low-density prewar peers, with adjustments for floor, exposure, and renovation level. A move-in-ready apartment with strong light and intact prewar proportions will command the top of the range. We position each listing precisely, prepare it to show at the level the address demands, and manage the board process to a confident close.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 1001 Park Avenue, also evaluate these nearby Park Avenue prewar co-ops:
- 1000 Park Avenue — prewar Park Avenue cooperative across the street
- 1010 Park Avenue — Beyer Blinder Belle's 2018 Park Avenue condominium
- 1020 Park Avenue — a 1962 Park Avenue cooperative
- 1021 Park Avenue — prewar Park Avenue peer
- 1025 Park Avenue — prewar Park Avenue cooperative
More Park Avenue buildings
- 985 Park Avenue — 2007 condominium by Costas Kondylis & Partners
- 993 Park Avenue — 1915 co-op by Robert T. Lyons
- 1000 Park Avenue — 1916 co-op by Emery Roth
- 1010 Park Avenue — 2018 condominium by Beyer Blinder Belle
- 1020 Park Avenue — 1962 co-op by Wechsler & Schimenti
- 1021 Park Avenue — 1929 co-op by Rosario Candela
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Park Avenue — read The Roebling Team Guide to Park Avenue.
The full playbook — what goes in the package, how boards read your financials, the interview, and the timeline — plus sample cover, reference, and personal letters you can adapt.
How to read the facts on this page. Items attributed to an offering plan describe the building as it was offered at that filing — unit mix, square footage, the amenity program as planned. They are not a statement about how the building operates today. Tax and compliance figures are sourced separately to current City records and carry their own dates. House rules, staffing and fee policy can change by board resolution without any public filing: treat every policy line here as a starting point for diligence and confirm it with the managing agent. Where this page compares one building or neighborhood to another, that is our analysis of the recorded record — it names the measure, the period and the sample it rests on, and it is an observation about medians rather than a prediction about any particular apartment.
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