114 East 72nd Street
114 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021
BBL 1014060065 · BIN 1042829
- Year built
- 1963
- 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
- Not permitted
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Washer/dryer
- Permitted
- Maximum financing
- 50% of the purchase price
- Flip tax
- Tiered or formula; see fees
- 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.
- 3BR median, 2023–2026
- $2.6M
- 6 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $2M – $4.4M
- Listing discount
- 3.2%
- Recorded transfers
- 56
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114 East 72nd Street is a boutique, 39-unit post-war cooperative on a prime side-street block between Park and Lexington Avenues, completed in 1963 and converted to cooperative ownership in 1972. Its layouts are described as larger and squarer than the era's white-brick norm, with a generous per-unit footprint; confirm each apartment's layout from the plans.
The building reads more substantial than most 1960s construction. A three-story rusticated limestone base grounds a deep-red-brick shaft, and the fenestration is organized into corner and panoramic window columns that pull light deep into the apartments. A canopied entrance flanked by wrought-iron lanterns and landscaped sidewalk planting gives the lobby a residential, almost pre-war sense of arrival — a deliberate counterpoint to the utilitarian towers that went up around it.
What makes it matter for buyers is the combination: a small cooperative with real staff and amenities, sized for full-time New York living, on a block that puts Central Park, Madison Avenue, and the 6 and Q trains all within easy reach.
Architecture and unit composition
The 39 residences are spread across 20 stories, an average of about two per floor before allowing for combinations and non-residential levels. Light, exposure and noise depend on each apartment's own windows, orientation and surroundings; confirm them apartment by apartment. Many homes carry the post-war advantages buyers prize: well-proportioned rooms, generous closets, and through-wall air conditioning with individual temperature control. A number of units have been combined or renovated over the years into larger two- and three-bedroom layouts, and several upper-floor and corner residences capture open northern and southern exposures and city views.
Interiors typically feature hardwood floors and, in renovated homes, custom millwork and built-ins. The building permits washer/dryer installations, a meaningful convenience that sets it apart from many pre-war co-ops on the surrounding blocks.
Building operations
114 Tenants Corp. runs the building as a full-service cooperative. Residents are met by a full-time doorman, and a resident superintendent handles day-to-day maintenance. The amenity set includes a fitness room, a bike room, a planted garden, a landscaped roof deck, and private storage.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of October 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 either the gross purchase price of the stock and lease OR of the fair market value of the stock and lease, as determined by the Board of Directors, if the transfer is for less than the fair market value thereof
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
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 |
| Messenger Fees | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $65 | 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 Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $900 (Shareholder is an Individual) or $1000 (Shareholder is an Estate) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| N.Y. State Transfer Tax Stamps | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $0.05/share | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Fidelifacts Credit ReportConditional · Per applicantRequired | 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 |
Refinance
2 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeeRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Messenger Fee | 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 October 2026
- Guarantors
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- Co-purchasing
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- Parent buying for an employed child
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- Parent buying for a student child
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- Purchase or lease by a corporation
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 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
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- Short-term rentals
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of October 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
- $964 per room a monthMedian of 8 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.58 per square foot 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
- Live-in superintendent
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Fitness room, roof deck, garden, bike storage, storageSource: 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
- $21,388/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $46
- Modeled exposure split equally across 39 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).
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 2% of gross purchase price or fair market value (as determined by Board), payable by Seller
- Sublet policy
- Not permitted
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
- Policies and fees
- App processing $450 (no financing) / $550 (financing); managing agent fee $900 individual / $1,000 estate; NYS stamp $0.05/share; recognition agreement $300; Fidelifacts credit report $871/applicant; max financing 50%
- A per-share “stamp” charge is usually the New York stock transfer tax, which can be rebated in full on a claim filed with the New York State Tax Department (Tax Law §280-a). Ask the managing agent whether the line is the tax or an administrative charge, and how any rebate is handled.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | 11A | 4 BR · 3 BA · 2,700 sf | $4,400,000 | $1,630/sf | -1.1% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 8 | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $3,050,000 | -3.2% | |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 2 | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $2,470,000 | -3.1% | |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 6 | 3 BR · 3 BA · 2,000 sf | $2,100,000 | $1,050/sf | -4.5% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 3C | 4 BR · 3.5 BA | $2,875,000 | +0.0% | |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 18A | 2 BR · 2.5 BA | $1,975,000 | — | |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 15 | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $2,415,000 | -3.2% | |
| May 16, 2024 | 4 | 3 BR · 2,000 sf | $3,000,000 | $1,500/sf | -4.8% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,546/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. 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 4.7% 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.
Other recent transfers
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2003 | PHB | $849,000 |
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 1-01406-0065). 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; square footage on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
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At the recent median sale of $2.67M (6 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 50% down would pay about $47,956 to close, or 1.8% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $33,406
- 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 at the building's 50% financing limit.
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What to know if you’re buying
The building permits financing of up to 50% — buyers should plan on a meaningful equity position. A flip tax of 2% applies to most transactions. Pets and pied-à-terre purchases are permitted, subject to board approval; confirm co-purchasing and guarantor policies with the building. Purchases clear through a cooperative board package and interview, so buyers should prepare a complete financial picture.
For buyers, the value case is specific: a boutique, well-amenitized post-war co-op with washer/dryers permitted, a generous per-unit footprint, and a Lenox Hill side-street location. Compare its recent sales with nearby pre-war stock by size, floor and condition rather than assuming a price gap.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the block and the building's scale. A Park-to-Lexington address between 72nd Street's best blocks, a 39-unit boutique cooperative, full staffing, and a genuine amenity package are the differentiators that distinguish this building from the larger, more anonymous post-war towers on the avenues.
Renovation reads. The market here rewards updated kitchens and baths, washer/dryer installations, and intelligent combinations; a turnkey apartment will materially outperform an estate-condition unit. Stage to the building's strength — light, proportion, and quiet.
Price to the right comparison set. Benchmark to renovated Lenox Hill post-war cooperatives and combined units, not to the avenue pre-wars; check current competing inventory in the building and nearby before pricing. Sellers should expect buyers to factor in the 50% financing cap and the 2% flip tax; confirm both against the current house rules, and review the building's financial statements before describing its financial condition.
Comparable buildings
If you're evaluating 114 East 72nd Street, also consider these nearby East 70s cooperatives:
- 4 East 72nd Street — pre-war cooperative off Fifth
- 19 East 72nd Street — pre-war cooperative on East 72nd Street
- 50 East 72nd Street — 1928 condominium on East 72nd Street
- 315 East 72nd Street — full-service East 70s cooperative
- 320 East 72nd Street — post-war cooperative peer
- 2 East 70th Street — Fifth Avenue-corner cooperative
More Upper East Side buildings
- 112 East 81st Street — 1958 co-op
- 112 East 83rd Street — 1929 co-op
- 114 East 66th Street — 1955 co-op
- 114 East 84th Street — 1915 co-op
- 114 East 90th Street — 1925 co-op
- 115 East 86th Street — 1928 co-op
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Upper East Side — read The Roebling Team Guide to Upper East Side.
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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