The Folio House
105 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003
BBL 1008460071 · BIN 1016144
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the Ladies' Mile Historic District
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not stated
- Washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditions
- Doorman
- Requires confirmation
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf, 2026 to date
- $1,421
- floor-adjusted, 2 sales
- Listing discount
- 3.7%
- Recorded sales
- 58
- On record
- 2003–2026
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The Folio House is a turn-of-the-century Fifth Avenue loft building — eleven stories of Beaux-Arts commercial masonry on the corner of East 18th Street — converted to a 41-unit cooperative in the late 1980s, when downtown's old printing and manufacturing lofts were being reclaimed as some of the most desirable living space in the city. Its name nods to the printing and publishing heritage of the surrounding blocks, and its proportions reflect it: deep floor plates, high ceilings, and the oversized windows that loft buyers prize.
What sets the building apart is its address. Standing one block from Union Square, at the junction of Flatiron and the Village, the Folio House sits on top of one of Manhattan's great transit and amenity hubs — the Union Square subway complex, the Greenmarket, and the restaurant-and-retail density that radiates in every direction. For a buyer who wants authentic loft scale with a low-key, owner-occupied cooperative culture and a true downtown location, it is a quietly excellent option.
Architecture and unit composition
The building is a classic early-1900s loft structure in the Beaux-Arts/Renaissance Revival commercial idiom — a masonry façade with the generous, repetitive window bays that defined the type. The 41 residences carry authentic loft proportions: high ceilings, oversized windows, and open layouts, with many homes retaining original oak or mahogany window casements as a mark of the building's age. Floor plans range from convertible and one-bedroom lofts through larger combined homes, with the corner exposures drawing the strongest light along both Fifth Avenue and 18th Street. As a thoughtful late-1980s conversion that has been maintained and updated over the decades, the building delivers loft character alongside modern building systems and renovated common spaces.
Building operations
The Folio House runs as an owner-friendly boutique cooperative. The building uses a virtual doorman entry system backed by a full-time superintendent and porter, with two passenger elevators plus a freight elevator, a recently renovated gym and laundry room, a package room, and private storage cages. The cooperative is pet-friendly, permits in-unit washer/dryers with board approval, and allows financing up to 70% of the purchase price — a meaningful detail for buyers, since it is more permissive than the 50% caps common at older Manhattan co-ops. As with any cooperative, purchases clear a board application and interview, and subletting is governed by board policy.
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
22 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move in FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
| Expedited Closing Fee Expedited Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approvalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) (paid by Buyer or Seller) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Closing in other location; closing by mailPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $1,100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Sale feeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditionalConditions: If ApplicablePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $200 (if applicable) (paid by Buyer or Seller) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT a Bank Attorney PresentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Postponement FeeConditionalConditions: Less than 48 Hours' NoticePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Trust Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Undertaking FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $100 | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Seller | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
14 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| move out FeePaid to management | Paid by Landlord | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
| Building Application FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Building Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount 20% of monthly maintenance | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per additional applicant after applicant 1 and any occupant 18 or older | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 (if applicable) per additional applicant after applicant 1 and any occupant 18 or older | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move in FeePaid to management | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount 20% of monthly maintenance | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
6 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
Alteration
1 item
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Security DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount Standard $5000, Major $10000 | Refundable Refundable |
Ownership transfer
7 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estate TransferConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Name change/spouse add/removalConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer into a TrustConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer to a Family Member and a Third PartyConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing Fee for all TransfersPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $125 per applicant | 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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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not statedThe cooperative is pet-friendly, permits in-unit washer/dryers with board approval, and allows financing up to 70% of the purchase price — a meaningful detail for buyers, since it is more permissive than the 50% caps common at older Manhattan co-ops. Pet ownership and in-unit laundry are…Source: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditionsBoard approvalSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $926 per room a monthMedian of 6 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.31 per square foot a monthMedian of 4 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
- Requires confirmationSources differ. Confirm with building management.
- Virtual or video entry
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Package room
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Fitness room, 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
- $52,727/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $107
- Modeled exposure split equally across 41 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
- Sublet policy
- Allowed; building sublet fee 20% of monthly maintenance + $500 building application fee
- Policies and fees
- Buyer Processing $700; Credit Report $125/applicant; Move In/Out $250 each (Bldg); Move In/Out Deposit $1,000 refundable each; Financing Fee $400; Seller Closing $850; Alteration deposit $5,000 standard/$10,000 major
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | 9C | 1 BR · 2 BA · 1,500 sf | $2,005,000 | $1,337/sf | +0.8% |
| May 28, 2026 | 4B | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,728 sf | $2,250,000 | $1,302/sf | -10.0% |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 8A | 2 BR · 2 BA | $2,325,000 | -2.1% | |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 7A | 2 BR · 2 BA | $2,300,000 | -2.1% | |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 9D | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,600 sf | $1,955,000 | $1,222/sf | -2.2% |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 5AB | 3 BR · 2.5 BA · 3,163 sf | $5,995,000 | $1,895/sf | +0.0% |
| Dec 5, 2023 | 7C | 1 BR · 1 BA · 1,501 sf | $1,882,000 | $1,254/sf | -5.7% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 3AB | 3 BR · 3 BA · 3,100 sf | $6,025,000 | $1,944/sf | -3.6% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,421/sf (floor-adjusted) across 2 sales. Floor-adjusted means each sale is restated to a constant mix of floors, so the figure can differ from the plain median of the sales listed above. Median listing discount 3.7% 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 1-00846-0071). 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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At the recent median sale of $2.25M (5 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $42,675 to close, or 1.9% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $28,125
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $14,550
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest.
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What to know if you’re buying
This is a true loft co-op at one of downtown's best-connected corners. The 70% financing allowance is a real advantage over more restrictive co-ops and widens the buyer pool. Pet ownership and in-unit laundry are accommodated, and the building's loft proportions — high ceilings, big windows — are what buyers compare across downtown loft co-ops. Resale value depends on the individual home and the market, not on building type. Expect a standard cooperative purchase: a board package, financial review, and interview, and board governance over subletting. Evaluate each home on exposure and ceiling height; corner units and lower-floor lofts carry the most dramatic scale. We help buyers assemble a board package that presents well and benchmark the home against the broader downtown loft market.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with location and loft scale. A block from Union Square, with authentic turn-of-the-century proportions, is a combination buyers actively search for. Flag the building's flexibility — 70% financing, pet-friendly policy, and in-unit laundry — because these widen your buyer pool against more restrictive co-ops nearby. Benchmark to the Flatiron/Union Square loft co-op set, and present the home to show its volume and light. A clean, well-prepared board package speeds the process; we manage that alongside pricing and positioning.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering The Folio House, also evaluate nearby Flatiron and Union Square loft inventory:
- 141 Fifth Avenue — Beaux-Arts Flatiron condominium nearby
- 212 Fifth Avenue — pre-war Flatiron conversion
- 15 Union Square West — landmark conversion on Union Square
- 240 Park Avenue South — full-service building a few blocks north
- 260 Park Avenue South — a condominium on Park Avenue South in converted early-twentieth-century buildings
- 225 Fifth Avenue — full-service Flatiron building
More Flatiron buildings
- 73 Fifth Avenue (The Kensington) — 1907 co-op
- 95 Madison Residences (95 Madison Avenue) — condominium by FXCollaborative (Fox & Fowle / FXFOWLE)
- 103 East 29th Street (The Hatfield) — condominium
- 108 Fifth Avenue — 1986 condominium
- Armorie (114 East 25th Street) — condominium
- 119 East 23rd Street (Crossing 23rd) — 2005 condominium by H. Thomas O'Hara Architects
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Flatiron — read The Roebling Team Guide to Flatiron.
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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