1222 Second Avenue
1222 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10065
BBL 1014390001 · BIN 1044689
- Year built
- 1963
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 136
- Floors
- 18
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 1999–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf, 2025
- $973
- floor-adjusted, 2 sales
- Listing discount
- 2.6%
- Recorded sales
- 211
- On record
- 1999–2026
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1222 Second Avenue is a 1963 post-war elevator building at the corner of Second Avenue and East 64th Street, in the southern reach of Lenox Hill. It belongs to the generation of mid-rise apartment houses that lined Second and Third Avenues after the elevated trains came down in the mid-twentieth century — practical, well-located buildings with ground-floor retail and efficient residential floors above. The avenue base here carries neighborhood retail, a convenient and characteristic feature of the type.
The real case for buildings like 1222 Second is lifestyle and location rather than architectural pedigree, and on that score the corner is hard to beat. Lexington Avenue–63rd Street, southwest of the building, has Q service, M service on weekdays from approximately 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and F service at nights and weekends under the December 8, 2025 route change. The 6 train at 68th Street is north, while the Lexington–59th Street complex (4/5/6/N/R/W) is south; and the Bloomingdale's flagship and the 59th–60th Street retail district sit just below. Restaurants, cafés, gyms, and groceries line Second and Third Avenues in every direction, and the broad residential heart of Lenox Hill opens up to the north. Central Park is roughly a ten-minute walk west. The 18-story height gives upper floors open light and, higher up, partial open outlooks across the surrounding low-rise streetscape.
For buyers and renters, 1222 Second offers an accessible, transit-rich, amenity-dense East Side address with the efficiency and convenience of post-war construction — a strong everyday-living position in one of the most walkable corners of the Upper East Side.
Architecture and unit composition
The 136 apartments across 18 stories reflect early-1960s post-war planning: efficient foyers, regular living and dining areas, and the repeatable, modern layouts characteristic of the era's elevator buildings. The mix typically runs from studios and one-bedrooms through two-bedroom configurations.
Avenue-facing apartments look over Second Avenue; side-street and rear lines have quieter cross-street or interior outlooks. Higher floors capture more open light. Post-war buildings of this generation generally offer lower ceilings than pre-war stock but more efficient, practical layouts. Configurations vary line to line, so comparison at the apartment level matters more than building-wide averages.
Building operations
1222 Second Avenue operates as a full-service post-war elevator building with on-site superintendent coverage, elevator service, and central laundry, with neighborhood retail at the avenue base. At 18 stories and 136 units, it is subject to the city's periodic facade inspection requirements. City records classify the building as an elevator cooperative, and the Department of Finance records individual apartment sales here; confirm the corporation's current governing documents for the apartment being considered, including any rules on subletting by shareholders.
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
28 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 Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Messenger FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $55 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| 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 Not stated |
| Adjournment FeeConditionalConditions: If ApplicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing Expedited FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approvalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount 500.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Financing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount 200.00 Per Individual | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Trust Sale Transfer FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount 500.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Adjournment FeeConditionalConditions: If ApplicablePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Affidavit of Lost Stock and LeaseConditionalConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $600 | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Closing in other locationPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $1,100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Closing FeeConditionalConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount 500.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount 200.00 Per Individual | 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 |
| Closing Overtime Fee -Paid by Buyer or SellerConditional · Per hourConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount 250.00 per hour after 2 hours from scheduled time ($250.00 minimum) | 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 |
| 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 Non-refundable |
| Closing Overtime Fee -Paid by Buyer or SellerConditional · Per hourConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount 250.00 per hour after 2 hours from scheduled time ($250.00 minimum) | 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 $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Seller | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Sublet
12 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | 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 |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 per individual | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $100 per individual (if required for time due) | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount 15% of Monthly Maintenance (billed each month to shareholders account) | 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 $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount 15% of Monthly Maintenance (billed each month to shareholders account) | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
10 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messenger FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $55 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Not stated |
| Messenger FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $55 | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
Alteration
1 item
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Security DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount Decorative $1000, Standard $5000, Major $5000 | Refundable Refundable |
Ownership transfer
7 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-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 |
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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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $543 per room a monthMedian of 10 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.17 per square foot a monthMedian of 5 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: recent listing records
- Live-in superintendent
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- 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.
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
- Yes
- Sublet policy
- Allowed
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
- Policies and fees
- Min Down Payment: 25%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 3K | 1 BR · 1 BA | $550,000 | -7.6% | |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 6E | 1 BA | $395,000 | +0.0% | |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 7D | 5 BR · 4 BA · 2,757 sf | $3,100,000 | $1,124/sf | -3.0% |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 10C | 1 BR · 1 BA | $639,000 | -8.6% | |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 14C | 1 BR · 1 BA | $695,000 | -7.2% | |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 2D | 1 BR · 1 BA · 750 sf | $635,000 | $847/sf | -2.3% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 4L | 1 BR · 1 BA | $600,000 | -2.4% | |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 8B | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,362 sf | $1,600,000 | $1,175/sf | +0.0% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2025): a median $973/sf (floor-adjusted) across 2 sales. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 2.6% 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 1-01439-0001). 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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At the recent median sale of $635K (7 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $10,931 to close, or 1.7% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $10,931
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
Location and transit access are the headline. A Second Avenue corner near Lexington–63rd (Q, weekday M, and F at nights and weekends), the 6 train, Bloomingdale's, and the heart of Lenox Hill is a durable, everyday convenience.
Read the cooperative's documents early. Obtain the proprietary lease, house rules and recent financial statements, and confirm the board's financing, sublet and application requirements before contract.
Post-war practicality is the trade-off — efficient modern layouts and lower ceilings than pre-war stock, at accessible pricing.
Account for the capital plan — a 1963 building has predictable long-term maintenance needs worth understanding.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with location and value. The transit-rich, retail-dense Lenox Hill address and accessible pricing attract a broad buyer pool.
Present the cooperative terms clearly — board requirements, financing limits and sublet rules shape the buyer pool and the transaction mechanics; confirm them with the managing agent before listing.
Price at the apartment level. Floor, light, line, and condition drive value more than building-wide averages.
Closing timelines follow co-op standard (generally 4–8 weeks).
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 1222 Second Avenue, also evaluate:
- 201 East 62nd Street — nearby Lenox Hill co-op
- 175 East 62nd Street — nearby Lenox Hill co-op
- 167 East 61st Street — nearby Lenox Hill co-op
- 118 East 60th Street — nearby post-war Upper East Side building
- 1230 Third Avenue — nearby post-war Upper East Side building
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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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