Gramercy Plaza (130 East 18th Street)
130 East 18th Street, New York, NY 10003
BBL 1008730019 · BIN 1017843
- Year built
- 1962
- 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 with conditions
- Pied-à-terre
- Not permitted
- Dogs and cats
- Permitted with conditions
- Washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditions
- Maximum financing
- 80% of the purchase price
- 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.
- 1BR median, 2023–2026
- $853K
- 18 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $490K – $3M
- Listing discount
- 2.4%
- Recorded transfers
- 254
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Gramercy Plaza stands at East 18th Street and Irving Place, near Gramercy Park, which is private. Compare the building’s full-service operation and postwar floor plans with specific nearby alternatives, using their current policies, dated sales and actual availability.
Completed in 1962 and converted to cooperative ownership in 1984, the building pairs the cachet and walkability of the Gramercy/Irving Place setting with the elevator-building practicality of postwar construction — the ceiling heights, light, and efficient layouts of a mid-century structure rather than the smaller, more idiosyncratic prewar layouts found in the older buildings nearby. Compare dated, matched transactions and actual carrying costs with specific prewar cooperatives on the park; the building’s size and postwar vintage do not establish a lower price or superior value.
Irving Place itself is part of the appeal — a quiet, low-rise spine running south from the park, lined with restaurants and townhouses, with Union Square, the Flatiron District, and the East Side's transit all within a short walk.
Architecture and unit composition
Gramercy Plaza is a 16-story postwar brick cooperative of roughly 271 apartments, organized around a planted courtyard with a large roof terrace above. Its character is the restrained, well-built mid-century idiom of its 1962 vintage — balconied lines on some exposures, efficient elevator-building circulation, and the kind of light-filled, regular floor plans that suit a broad range of households.
The unit mix runs the postwar range, from studios and one-bedrooms through two-bedroom family layouts. Review dated, classified transfers and current listings to establish turnover and availability; the roughly 271-apartment count does not establish steadier trading than specific prewar alternatives around the park.
Building operations
This is a full-service cooperative. A 24-hour doorman staffs the lobby, with a live-in superintendent on site, and the building offers a planted courtyard garden, a large common roof terrace, a central laundry room, and an on-site parking garage — a deep amenity set for a Gramercy co-op and a practical draw for a household that wants services and outdoor space close to the park.
Carrying costs are expressed as monthly maintenance, which covers the building's underlying mortgage, real estate taxes, staff, heat, and operations. The building permits pets (cats and dogs, subject to board approval) and subletting under co-op rules, but does not permit pied-à-terre use. As with any co-op, the board's financial policies — financing limits and any flip tax — vary by amendment and should be confirmed at offer stage. Buyers should review the co-op's financial statements, reserve position, and any assessment or capital-project history during due diligence; the Roebling Research Library maintains current building materials for clients.
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.
Purchase
8 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Administration Fee for Purchase of Shares | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Consumer Credit Report FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per person | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Management Administration Fee for Purchase of Shares | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-In Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-out Fee | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing Fees - Buyer & Seller | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount Published separately by management | Refundable Not stated |
| Working Capital Contribution | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $1,250 | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out Deposit | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Sublet
8 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Sublet FeeRecurring3rd year sublet - 35% of annual maintenance will be billed annually to the shareholders maintenance account. | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount The 1st year sublet - 25% of annual maintenance required to be paid upon submission, the 2nd year sublet - 30% of annual maintenance | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-out Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
| Co-op Processing Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Consumer Credit Report FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 per person | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Management Administration Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-In Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-out Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublet Security Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Not stated |
Refinance
2 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Refinance/Home Equity Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Refinance/ Home Equity Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Alteration
2 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Processing Fee | Paid by Resident | When With the application | Amount $300 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Security Deposit | Paid by Resident | When With the application | Amount $1000-$5000 (Please refer to the attached deposit sheet) | Refundable 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
- 80% of the purchase priceSource: 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
- Permitted with conditionsShareholders must be a primary resident for the last three (3) consecutive years prior to each request to sublet. Shareholder must first request and give a reason for permission to sublet to the Board before submitting any application. If granted permission, sublet application will become…Source: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Not permittedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Dogs and cats
- Permitted with conditionsPets permitted (cats and dogs), subject to board approval for purchasersSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditionsPermitted upon approvalSource: 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
- $449 per room a monthMedian of 20 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.03 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
- 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
- Roof deck, garden, 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
- $35,813/yr
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $206,878/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $11 – $64
- Modeled exposure split equally across 271 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; 3 yrs primary residency; fee 25/30/35% maintenance yrs 1-3
- Policies and fees
- Max financing 80%; no trust purchases; sale fees incl $1,250 working capital
Recent sales
The approximately 271 apartments include studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms; assess actual resale frequency by layout from dated, classified sales rather than infer regular turnover from the count. As a co-op, pricing is best read on a per-room and per-line basis rather than strictly on price per square foot: studios and one-bedrooms anchor the entry tier, with higher floors, better exposures, and renovated apartments commanding premiums. The on-site garage, courtyard, and roof terrace broaden the building's appeal relative to smaller buildings nearby. Our sales view for the building reflects recorded transfers as they post.
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 13, 2026 | 6ABX | 4 BR · 3 BA | $2,995,000 | -10.6% | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 6X | 4 BR · 3 BA | $2,995,000 | -4.9% | |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 16A | 1 BR · 1 BA | $885,000 | +2.3% | |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 14J | 1 BA · 500 sf | $550,000 | $1,100/sf | -3.3% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 8N | 1 BR · 1 BA | $700,000 | -3.4% | |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 14G | 1 BR · 1 BA | $799,000 | +0.0% | |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 2R | 1 BA | $535,000 | -2.6% | |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 14B | 1 BR · 1 BA | $1,100,000 | -3.9% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,141/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 1.2% 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 8, 2017 | 8R | $600,000 |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 6D | $906,000 |
| Dec 9, 2009 | 12K | $350,000 |
| Jun 26, 2003 | 8P | $655,000 |
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 1-00873-0019). 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 $799K (17 transfers in the past 24 months, since November 3, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $11,546 to close, or 1.4% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $11,546
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
You're buying location plus services near the park. The draw is a full-service postwar co-op on Irving Place near Gramercy Park, with a courtyard, roof terrace, and garage — amenities the small prewar buildings on the park rarely offer.
It's a co-op — underwrite the board terms. Expect a board package and interview, and confirm the financing limit and flip tax (if any) before you commit. Note that subletting is permitted under co-op rules but pied-à-terre use is not.
Focus diligence on the apartment and the building's finances. Floor, exposure, line, and renovation state drive value; confirm monthly maintenance and what it covers, and review the co-op's reserves and any assessment history.
Check the mansion tax thresholds where they apply. Run any purchase through the Mansion Tax Calculator.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the Gramercy/Irving Place setting and the service package. Proximity to the park, the courtyard and roof terrace, the garage, and the doorman are the rational reasons buyers choose this building over a smaller co-op nearby.
Position each apartment on exposure and condition. Renovated kitchens and baths command premiums in this postwar inventory, and higher-floor and better-exposed lines should be benchmarked against the best comparable apartments in the building.
Prepare a clean board package. Co-op sales move on the quality of the application and the buyer's financials; a well-prepared package and realistic pricing against in-building comparables keep the process moving.
Comparable buildings
If you're weighing Gramercy Plaza, these nearby Gramercy and East Side co-ops and condos make a useful comparison set:
- 200 East 16th Street — a Gramercy/Stuyvesant Square–edge residential building
- 200 East 20th Street — a full-service building near the park
- 117 East 18th Street — a nearby Gramercy co-op
- 205 Third Avenue (Gramercy Park Towers) — a larger postwar Gramercy cooperative
- 121 East 22nd Street — a Gramercy residential building a few blocks north
More Gramercy buildings
- 117 East 18th Street (The Ram Building) — 1930 condominium
- 121 East 22nd Street — condominium by SLCE Architects
- 126 East 16th Street
- 132 East 19th Street — 1910 co-op
- 133 East 15th Street — 1900 co-op
- 135 Lexington Avenue — 1920 condominium
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Gramercy — read The Roebling Team Guide to Gramercy.
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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