110 East 57th Street
110 East 57th Street, New York, NY 10022
BBL 1013110065 · BIN 1036897
- Year built
- 1957
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted with conditions
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not stated
- Washer/dryer
- Permitted
- Maximum financing
- 70% of the purchase price
- Flip tax
- 2% of the purchase price, paid by the buyer
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 2BR median, 2023–2024
- $1.1M
- 5 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $410K – $3.2M
- Listing discount
- 4.0%
- Recorded transfers
- 82
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The Dorchester is a 1957 cooperative at 110 East 57th Street near Park Avenue in Midtown East. Its 21 stories contain approximately 102–108 apartments.
Architecture and unit composition
The mid-century tower has regular layouts and large windows, with open Midtown outlooks from some higher floors. Inspect the actual apartment’s light and views rather than assuming them from its vintage.
The apartment inventory ranges from studios and one-bedrooms to larger combined homes. Renovation levels vary; floor, exposure, view, layout and the work completed in the particular home should guide comparisons.
Building operations
The Dorchester provides full-time doorman and concierge service, an on-site garage, central laundry and hotel-style services. Reported policies welcome pets and permit pied-à-terre ownership; obtain current terms and any approval conditions.
Purchases require board approval and a financial package. Financing and subletting are governed by the proprietary lease and house rules; review the current requirements and financial statements before an offer.
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.
- Terms
- Equal to 2% of the Purchase Price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Buyer
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
10 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 |
| Messenger Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $65 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move Out Fee | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalConditions: If Financing | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $300 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Managing Agent's Fee | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $900 (Shareholder is an Individual) or $1000 (Shareholder is an Estate) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| New York State Stamp TaxPer share | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount Equal to $0.05 per share | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Fidelifacts Credit ReportConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $871.00 per Applicant/Occupant, $1,633.13 if there are two (2) Applicants/Occupants | 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 Seller | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
10 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-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 |
| Move-In Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublet Fee- Billed MonthlyRecurring | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount Equal to 25% of the annual maintenance or 20% of annual rent, whichever is greater | Refundable Not stated |
| Fidelifacts Credit ReportConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $871.00 per Applicant/Occupant, $1,633.13 if there are two (2) Applicants/Occupants | 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 |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sublet Renewal Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublet Fee - Billed MonthlyRecurring | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount Equal to 25% of the annual maintenance or 20% of annual rent, whichever is greater | Refundable Not stated |
Refinance
2 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeeRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Messenger Fees | Paid by Buyer | 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
- 70% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Guarantors
- Permitted with conditionsConsidered on a case by case basisSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Co-purchasing
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Parent buying for an employed child
- Permitted with conditionsConsidered on a case by case basisSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Parent buying for a student child
- Permitted with conditionsConsidered on a case by case basisSource: 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
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Permitted with conditionsNo one permitted to occupy apt w/o owner being presentSource: 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 with conditions; species not statedWith Board ApprovalSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- PermittedSource: 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
- $626 per room a monthMedian of 8 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
- Concierge
- YesSource: recent listing records
- Attended lobby
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Garage, 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
- $64,729/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $50
- Modeled exposure split equally across 108 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 FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. A filed Safe grade is not a guarantee of current condition: owners still maintain the facade and, where required, observe parapets each year. Future inspection timing (Local Law 49 of 2025 changed the cycle framework from October 1, 2026), repair and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
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).
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Policies and fees
- Min Down Payment: 30%
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 | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | 16B | 1 BA | $510,000 | +3.0% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 10CD | 4 BR · 3 BA | $3,200,000 | -1.5% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | 7E | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,175,000 | -6.0% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 17D | 2 BR · 2 BA | $900,000 | -9.5% |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 9E | 2 BR · 2 BA | $962,500 | -3.7% |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 6B | 1 BA | $418,000 | -3.9% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 17F | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,067,500 | -17.9% |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 5F | 1 BR · 1 BA | $640,000 | -1.4% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2023): a median $899/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 5.9% 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 1-01311-0065). 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.
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At the recent median sale of $1.18M (3 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 30% down would pay about $47,913 to close, or 4.1% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $11,750
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Building transfer fee (flip tax), 2% of the purchase price, paid by the buyer per building management's published schedule, as of September 2026: $23,500
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $12,663
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage at the building's 70% financing limit. Confirm the current transfer fee with building management; the linked calculator does not include it.
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What to know if you’re buying
Inspect the apartment’s condition and renovation records, review the common charges and cooperative finances, and prepare for the board package and interview. Obtain written confirmation that the proposed occupancy and pet arrangement meets the rules described above.
What to know if you’re selling
Present the apartment’s actual layout, outlook and condition, and provide current information about the services and policies described above. Price against dated in-building and comparable Midtown East sales, and prepare buyers for the board process early.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering The Dorchester, also look at these Midtown East and 57th Street buildings:
- 117 East 57th Street — Midtown East full-service building nearby
- 126 East 57th Street — an ODA-designed condominium
- 225 East 57th Street — full-service Midtown East building
- 252 East 57th Street — Midtown East condominium
- 100 East 53rd Street — Midtown East condominium
- 138 East 50th Street — Midtown East building
More Midtown East buildings
- Park Avenue Place, 60 East 55th Street — 2003 condominium by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF)
- 100 East 53rd Street — condominium by Foster + Partners
- 100 United Nations Plaza — 1986 condominium by SLCE Architects
- 117 East 57th Street (The Galleria) — 1975 condominium
- Malabar Residences, 126 East 57th Street — condominium
- 128 Central Park South — 1925 co-op
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Midtown East — read The Roebling Team Guide to Midtown East.
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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