14 Sutton Place South
14 Sutton Place South, New York, NY 10022
BBL 1013680024 · BIN 1040469
- Year built
- 1929
- 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
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Washer/dryer
- Not 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.
- 2BR median, 2023–2026
- $1.2M
- 13 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $765K – $2.1M
- Listing discount
- 3.9%
- Recorded transfers
- 113
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14 Sutton Place South is a Rosario Candela cooperative from 1929, anchoring the northwest corner of East 56th Street in one of Manhattan's quietest and most established residential enclaves. Candela is the architect whose name has become synonymous with the pre-war Manhattan apartment at its most accomplished — the layouts, proportions, and circulation that define the genre — and 14 Sutton Place South is a characteristic example of his work, sized to the intimacy of the Sutton corridor rather than the grand scale of Fifth or Park.
The building's financial posture is part of its reputation. It carries no underlying mortgage and permits financing up to 50% of the purchase price. For buyers who value a debt-free balance sheet, that profile is a draw; review the current budget, audited statements and any assessments alongside it.
Sutton Place itself is the third element. The enclave sits at the eastern edge of Midtown, hard against the East River, with small parks, low traffic, and a hush that feels far removed from the avenues a few blocks west — yet it remains within walking distance of Midtown's offices, restaurants, and transit.
Architecture and unit composition
Candela designed 14 Sutton Place South in the refined masonry vocabulary of the late 1920s — a dignified pre-war elevation detailed without excess, rising fifteen stories above the corner. Inside, the building carries the hallmarks of his planning: gracious entrance galleries, well-proportioned principal rooms, and the kind of layout logic that has kept pre-war Candela apartments in demand for nearly a century. The 93 residences range across classic configurations, with the upper floors capturing East River light and outlooks.
Converted to cooperative ownership in 1957, the building has been maintained to a high standard, with a classically designed lobby and common areas that reflect its standing as one of the corridor's preeminent addresses.
Building operations
14 Sutton Place South is a full-service cooperative staffed around the clock, with 24-hour door attendants and a live-in resident manager overseeing day-to-day operations. The amenity set is deep for a building of its era: a fitness center, a landscaped rooftop garden and terrace with open views, a laundry room, private storage, and a meeting room. The cooperative carries no underlying mortgage and caps financing at 50%. Purchases proceed through a board package and interview; confirm the current liquidity and application requirements from the building's application instructions.
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 2.5% of the Gross Proceeds of Sale
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
3 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 |
| 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 |
Refinance
5 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 |
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $335 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Messenger Fees | 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 September 2026
- Guarantors
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Parent buying for an employed child
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Parent buying for a student child
- Not permittedSource: 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
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Short-term rentals
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Not verified
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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 September 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not 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
- $741 per room a monthMedian of 14 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.23 per square foot a monthMedian of 7 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, storage, 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
- $36,418/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $33
- Modeled exposure split equally across 93 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | 5F | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,350,000 | -3.6% | |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 13G | 3 BR · 3 BA | $1,500,000 | +11.1% | |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 12A | 2 BR · 2.5 BA | $2,150,000 | -4.4% | |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 13F | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,125,000 | -5.9% | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 4C | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,245,000 | -3.9% | |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 5D | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,245 sf | $1,075,000 | $863/sf | -14.0% |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 5E | 1 BR · 1 BA | $865,000 | -21.4% | |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 12G | 1 BR · 1 BA | $890,000 | -0.9% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $864/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 4.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | 13F | $1,300,000 |
| Apr 13, 2006 | PHA | $5,200,000 |
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 1-01368-0024). 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 $1.19M (12 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 50% down would pay about $23,363 to close, or 2.0% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $11,850
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $11,513
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 rewards buyers who value pre-war architecture over amenity flash. Financing is capped at 50% and the cooperative carries no underlying mortgage; confirm the board's current post-closing liquidity requirement in the application instructions. Expect a board package and interview. In return: a debt-free building of Candela layouts on a quiet East River block, with full-time staffing and a roof garden. We help buyers assemble a board-ready package, read the building's financials, and identify the layouts and exposures that live best.
What to know if you’re selling
The selling story writes itself: a Candela cooperative, debt-free, on Sutton Place, with white-glove service and a landscaped roof garden. The marketing should lead with the architect and the building's financial strength — both durable differentiators in a market that increasingly prizes well-capitalized pre-war buildings — and anchor pricing to the Sutton and Beekman pre-war cooperative set. The board's standards mean the buyer pool skews qualified and serious. We position each apartment against the most recent comparable closings in the enclave and prepare sellers for the board process from the listing date forward.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 14 Sutton Place South, also evaluate the surrounding Sutton and Beekman cooperatives:
- 20 Sutton Place South — post-war Sutton cooperative to the south
- 1 Sutton Place South — 1927 river cooperative by Rosario Candela with Cross & Cross
- 25 Sutton Place South — a 1959 Sutton Place cooperative
- 2 Sutton Place South — riverfront Sutton cooperative
- 45 Sutton Place South — Cannon Point South, full-service Sutton cooperative
- 60 Sutton Place South — established Sutton cooperative on the river
More Sutton Place buildings
- 2 Sutton Place (4 Sutton Place / 465 East 57th Street) — 1928 co-op by Rosario Candela
- 2 Sutton Place South — 1938 co-op by Emery Roth & Sons
- 12 Beekman Place — 1957 co-op by H.I. Feldman
- 16 Sutton Place — 1960 co-op
- 20 Sutton Place South — 1953 co-op
- 25 Sutton Place — 1928 co-op by Rosario Candela
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Sutton Place — read The Roebling Team Guide to Sutton Place.
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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