140 Riverside Drive (The Normandy)
140 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10024
BBL 1012480001 · BIN 1033933
- Year built
- 1939
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 250
- Floors
- 20
- Landmark status
- Individual landmark; in the Riverside-West End Historic District
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditions
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Washer/dryer
- Permitted
- Flip tax
- 3% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
- 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
- $1.9M
- 8 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $530K – $3.5M
- Listing discount
- 0.3%
- Recorded transfers
- 190
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The Normandy is Emery Roth's last major apartment commission and one of the most architecturally celebrated buildings in New York. The 1939 design — melding Italian Renaissance Revival with streamlined Art Moderne — produced a structure inspired in name and silhouette by the French ocean liner Normandie. The LPC designation report called The Normandy "one of the great monuments of Riverside Drive" and said it "symbolized the grand era of 20th century urbanism."
The building carries the Emery Roth architectural pedigree at peak — a fusion of historicist Renaissance with streamlined Moderne so deliberate that Paul Goldberger (NYT, February 17, 1978) called the design "schizophrenic." That design has since been protected by law: the NYC individual landmark designation on November 12, 1985 came down the same day as the public hearing, halting a board-majority vote to replace the original casement windows. And the building's cultural standing is anchored by its Herman Wouk cultural anchor, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Caine Mutiny, who moved in on December 1, 1939.
Architecture and building operations
The September 10, 1938 New York Sun quoted Roth on the design intent: "It will be definitely 1939. That doesn't mean 'modernistic'. If today I designed a building of old Italian architecture it would emerge nevertheless as a modern structure, always to be recognized as of 1939."
The 20-story full-blockfront building distributes 250 apartments on an H-shaped plan with two separate wings, two distinct entrances, and two elevator banks. The composition combines:
- Rounded corners
- A dramatic concave entrance glittering with mosaic tiles
- Simple flat surfaces in place of terra cotta
- Twin towers
- Rusticated limestone base with horizontal joints
- Pyramidal red mission tile roofs topped with copper lanterns
- Name and silhouette inspired by the French ocean liner Normandie
The H-plan produces two interior gardens totaling 9,000 square feet. The sunken lobby features green marble wainscoting and concealed cove lighting. Many apartments carry circular foyers 14-16 feet wide, glass brick elements, herringbone oak floors, beamed ceilings (9 feet typical; 11-12 feet at the penthouses), and the building's signature curved corner windows. Duplex penthouses at the tower bases feature glass brick circular staircases and fireplaces.
The landmark window battle. In 1985, board member Mathilda Miller Cuneo (a resident attorney) rallied sixteen residents to oppose a board majority vote to replace the original casement windows with modern double-paned units. She wrote to the Landmarks Preservation Commission warning of "an urgent and threatening situation," telling The New York Times that the proposed replacement "would have absolutely ruined the integrity of the design of the building, which is the finest example of Art Moderne in the City of New York." The LPC held a hearing November 12, 1985, and designated The Normandy a landmark that same day — halting the window replacement and preserving the Roth fenestration.
Operations: white-glove full-service cooperative. 24-hour doormen at both tower entrances; live-in resident manager; porters; handymen. Two fitness centers; landscaped roof deck with 360-degree city and river views; children's playroom; community room; lending library; central laundry; bike storage; individual storage (waitlist).
Policy framework
Verified across architectural coverage and broker reporting:
- Type: Cooperative — board interview required
- Pets: Pet-friendly
- Pied-à-terre: Permitted (structurally distinguishing for a Riverside Drive landmark cooperative)
- Co-purchasing: Allowed
- Financing maximum: 75% (high — minimum down 25%)
- Flip tax: Seller-paid
- Washer/dryer: Permitted with board approval
- Subletting: Board approval required
- Trust, LLC, foreign buyers: Case-by-case
- Post-closing liquidity: Substantial UWS reserves customary
- Board interview: Required
The combination of 75% financing, permitted pied-à-terre, seller-paid flip tax, and permitted washer/dryer produces one of the most accommodating large-scale UWS cooperative buyer profiles.
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
- 3% of the Purchase Price
- Rate
- 3% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
Purchase
18 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 |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Expedited Closing Fee Expedited Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approvalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) (paid by Buyer or Seller) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing Fee Expedited Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approvalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) (paid by Buyer or Seller) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $400, only if purchase is being financed | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantConditions: If ApplicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $200 Per POA (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Closing in other location; closing by mailPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $1100 (closing in other location; closing by mail) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Sale feeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantConditions: If ApplicablePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $200 Per POA (if applicable) | 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 |
| 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 |
Sublet
10 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Non-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 applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| 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 |
| Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount 25% of annual maintenance | Refundable Not stated |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount 25% of annual maintenance | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
8 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| 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 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 Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
Alteration
2 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renovation FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount $250 per month to your maintenance account once final approval to commence. | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Security DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount Equal to 3% of the estimated cost of the Work, but in no event less than $1,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 | 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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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 conditionsBoard approvalSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- PermittedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- PermittedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $680 per room a monthMedian of 15 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.36 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
- Fitness room, playroom, roof deck, garden, bike 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
- $0 (under cap)
- Per unit / month range
- —
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed September 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 engineer 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 — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign 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 September 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- Yes
- Sublet policy
- Allowed
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
- Notable 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 5, 2026 | 16C | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,645,000 | +3.1% | |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 5K | 3 BR · 2 BA | $2,965,000 | -1.0% | |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 10J | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,400 sf | $2,195,000 | $1,568/sf | +0.0% |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1G | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,450,000 | -2.4% | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 10N | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,925,000 | -3.7% | |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 12E | 1 BA | $530,000 | +6.0% | |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 6M | 1 BR · 1 BA | $995,000 | +0.0% | |
| Oct 4, 2025 | 18O | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,400 sf | $2,277,250 | $1,627/sf | +5.2% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,596/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 1.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2003 | 14C | $1,040,000 |
| Nov 14, 2003 | 5G | $1,050,000 |
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 1-01248-0001). 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 $1.65M (11 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 19, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $31,000 to close, or 1.9% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $16,450
- 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 on the rest.
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Notable residents
- Herman Wouk — Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Caine Mutiny. Moved into The Normandy December 1, 1939 — the building's first months of occupancy.
- City Court Justice Lewis L. Kahn
- Jacques Rosenstein — Dutch financier
- Herman Steinlauf — founder of Herman's World of Sporting Goods
- The Wolensky family — Morris "Dimples" Wolensky (gambler associated with Lepke Buchalter) was killed in a 1942 mob hit, leaving widow Marion Callahan, a former Murder at the Vanities actress
Architectural register
The Normandy reads the framework established by the LPC designation report — "one of the great monuments of Riverside Drive" — and Paul Goldberger's 1978 New York Times characterization of the design as "schizophrenic" in its Renaissance / Moderne fusion.
What to know if you’re buying
The NYC individual landmark designation is structurally elevating. The November 12, 1985 designation halted board action and preserved the Roth fenestration.
The Emery Roth architectural pedigree at peak. Roth's last major apartment commission, with the Goldberger / Normandie / landmark designation overlay producing the densest architectural-history depth on the corridor.
The 75% financing maximum and seller-paid flip tax are structurally accommodating. Materially expands the buyer pool.
The permitted pied-à-terre policy is uncommon for a Riverside Drive landmark cooperative. Plan flexible use cases accordingly.
Closing timelines are cooperative-standard. Plan for 6 to 10 weeks from contract through board approval to closing.
What to know if you’re selling
Marketing should emphasize the NYC individual landmark designation, the Roth architectural pedigree, and the Herman Wouk cultural anchor. All three are real structural advantages. The seller-paid flip tax is the largest single net-proceeds variable. Factor explicitly into listing-price and net-proceeds calculations.
Pricing should reference recent public records / Compass / data. Apartment-line-specific comparables should anchor positioning.
Closing timelines are cooperative-standard.
Comparable buildings
- 137 Riverside Drive (The Clarendon) — Birge 1906; immediate Riverside Drive peer at 86th
- 173-175 Riverside Drive — Carpenter 1926; nearby Riverside Drive peer
- 180 Riverside Drive — Schwartz & Gross 1922; nearby Riverside Drive peer
- 11 Riverside Drive (The Schwab House) — Bien 1950; nearby Riverside Drive peer
- 470 West End Avenue (The Belvoir) — Roth 1928; nearby same-architect peer
Sources: The Roebling Research Library (offering plans, house rules, financial statements, board minutes, internal transaction records); NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers; publicly recorded NYC building data.
More Riverside Drive buildings
- 126 Riverside Drive — 1894 co-op
- 131 Riverside Drive — 1909 co-op by Neville & Bagge
- 137 Riverside Drive (The Clarendon) — 1906 co-op
- 160 Riverside Drive — 1922 co-op by Gaetano Ajello
- 173-175 Riverside Drive — 1926 co-op by J.E.R. Carpenter
- 180 Riverside Drive — 1922 co-op by Schwartz & Gross
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Riverside Drive — read The Roebling Team Guide to Riverside Drive.
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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