139 East 63rd Street (Beekman Estate)
139 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10065
- Year built
- 1962
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 53
- Pets
- Pets welcome (verify current policy at offer stage)
- Subletting
- Limited — no more than four sublets in the building at a time; sublet term of one year, which the board may extend one additional year only
- Financing
- Up to 65% permitted (35% down)
- Flip tax
- 2%
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2025
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 2BR median
- $995K
- Recent range
- $625K – $995K
- Listing discount
- 3.8%
- Recorded transfers
- 51
139 East 63rd Street, marketed as the Beekman Estate, is a boutique Lenox Hill cooperative — a 53-unit building on 63rd Street between Lexington and Third, distinguished by a renovated limestone facade and an intimate, well-serviced character. This is a cooperative, not a condominium: ownership is by shares in 139 East 63rd St., Inc., with the cooperative purchase framework, a 2% flip tax, and capped financing that the co-op form implies.
For buyers, the building offers boutique cooperative living at a Lenox Hill address, at a price point below the prime Upper East Side avenues. The small unit count and the full service package — a full-time doorman, a part-time elevator attendant, a porter, and a live-in resident manager for just 53 residences — produce an unusually high service-to-unit ratio and an intimate building culture. The renovated limestone facade gives the building an exterior character more refined than the neighborhood's typical postwar brick stock. The 63rd Street location places residents steps from the Lexington Avenue lines, from Third Avenue retail, and from the Lenox Hill amenities.
The building permits pied-à-terre use, which is more flexible than many Lenox Hill co-ops, but keeps subletting tightly limited — no more than four sublets at a time, capped at one year (extendable one additional year). That balance preserves an owner-occupied resident base while allowing some flexibility. Like most Upper East Side cooperatives, the building prices in rooms rather than square feet.
Building operations
139 East 63rd Street operates as a full-service cooperative with an unusually rich service package for its size: a full-time doorman, a part-time elevator attendant, a porter, and a live-in resident manager, plus a laundry and private storage. In-unit washer/dryer installation is permitted. There is no garage or fitness center — the building's distinction is service and intimacy rather than an amenity suite.
As a cooperative, the building reviews prospective purchasers through a board application and interview process. A 2% flip tax applies, financing is permitted up to 65% (35% down), and pied-à-terre use is permitted. Subletting is tightly limited — no more than four sublets in the building at a time, with a one-year term that the board may extend by one additional year only. Specific current policies, including pet policy detail, should be confirmed against building materials and the managing agent during due diligence. Our Co-op vs Condo guide covers the ownership-structure framing.
Recent sales
139 East 63rd trades at Lenox Hill's boutique cooperative tier, priced by room, with recent trading below the prime Upper East Side avenue cooperatives. The building's high service-to-unit ratio, its renovated limestone facade, and its permitted pied-à-terre use support demand, while the capped financing (65%) and the limited sublet policy shape the buyer pool toward well-capitalized owner-occupiers. As with any cooperative, pricing should be read at the apartment level; room count, floor, exposure, and condition drive the variation.
Recent transfers at this building, curated by The Roebling Team research desk. Apartment-level facts are independently verified before publishing; sale prices reflect the recorded transfer amount at the NYC Department of Finance.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | 2C | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,100 sf | $625,000 | $568/sf | -3.8% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 3B | 2 BR · 2 BA | $900,000 | -2.7% | |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 8D | 2 BR · 2 BA | $995,000 | -0.4% | |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 4A | 3 BR · 3 BA | $995,000 | -9.5% | |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 9C | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,100 sf | $699,000 | $635/sf | -12.5% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | 4B | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,200,000 | -4.0% | |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 15B | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,450 sf | $1,282,500 | $884/sf | -4.6% |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 14B | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,540 sf | $996,000 | $647/sf | -23.1% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2025) cleared a median $688/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 6.9% 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.
Other recent transfers
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2024 | 15A | $995,000 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | 5D | $1,140,000 |
| Nov 23, 2021 | 7B | $1,250,000 |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 6C | $795,000 |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 8B | $1,250,000 |
| May 3, 2010 | 1214A | $2,840,000 |
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 1-01398-7502) and verified listing data. Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified by The Roebling Team research desk. 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.
What to know if you’re buying
This is a cooperative, not a condominium — priced by room, board-approved. Ownership is by shares in 139 East 63rd St., Inc. Expect the cooperative purchase framework: a board application, a financial review, and an interview, with a 2% flip tax and financing capped at 65%.
The service-to-unit ratio is exceptional. A full-time doorman, part-time elevator attendant, porter, and live-in resident manager for just 53 units produce a level of service that larger buildings cannot match.
Pied-à-terre use is permitted; subletting is tightly limited. The building allows part-time ownership but caps subletting at four in the building, one-year terms (extendable once). Buyers should understand which flexibility they need.
Financing is capped at 65%. Plan for a 35% down payment. Confirm current financing thresholds during due diligence.
Model the maintenance and the underlying mortgage. As a cooperative, the monthly maintenance covers the building's operating costs, property taxes, and any underlying mortgage. Review the building's financials and reserve position.
What to know if you’re selling
Foreground the boutique service and the limestone facade. The building's high service-to-unit ratio, its renovated limestone exterior, and its intimate scale are the principal selling points. Lead marketing with them.
Pricing requires apartment-level comparable analysis. Recent comparables on the specific line, room count, floor, and exposure should anchor the approach — and, in a 53-unit building, the comparable set is small, so each recent sale carries weight.
Board approvability shapes the buyer pool. The 65% financing cap and the board review skew the pool toward well-capitalized owner-occupiers; prepare buyers for the application and position accordingly.
Closing timelines run to the cooperative calendar. Plan for a board application and interview cycle in addition to standard closing timelines.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 139 East 63rd Street, also evaluate:
- 130 East 63rd Street — nearby 63rd Street condop with greater flexibility
- 116 East 63rd Street — adjacent 63rd Street building
- 125 East 63rd Street — nearby 63rd Street inventory
- 205 East 63rd Street — nearby 63rd Street building
- 166 East 63rd Street — nearby Lenox Hill building
- 188 East 64th Street — nearby Lenox Hill cooperative
The Roebling Team at Beekman Estate
The Roebling Team at Compass specializes in the Upper East Side, including Lenox Hill's boutique cooperative inventory, and the broader Park-facing Manhattan market. We publish this building profile because cooperative buyers and sellers deserve building-specific intelligence — architecture, operational reality, transactional mechanics, and apartment-level pricing — not generic market commentary.
If you're considering a purchase or sale at 139 East 63rd Street, a 30-minute consultation is the right starting point. We'll bring the full context this page provides plus the transactional specifics your situation requires.
Corey Cohen · The Roebling Team at Compass 646.939.7375 · c.cohen@compass.com
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