1408 Second Avenue
1408 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10021
BBL 1014480003 · BIN 1044898
- Year built
- 1967
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- About 235
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- 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
- $925K
- 11 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $525K – $3.3M
- Listing discount
- 3.0%
- Recorded transfers
- 180
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1408 Second Avenue is a tall post-war cooperative in Lenox Hill, the dense and amenity-rich heart of the Upper East Side. Completed in 1967, it stands among the earlier large towers of the post-war Second Avenue building era — a 37-story masonry high-rise built when the Upper East Side was densifying eastward and demand for full-service, elevator-served apartments was outrunning what the pre-war avenues could supply. Buildings of this generation made the Upper East Side livable for a far broader range of residents than the Park, Fifth, and Madison co-op blocks, trading ornament for height, efficiency, and service.
At 37 stories the building is notably tall for its block and vintage, which translates into a higher proportion of upper-floor apartments with open exposures than shorter contemporaries offer; the highest lines reach toward open city, and on the eastern flank toward the East River corridor. The roughly 235 apartments are served by a full-service operation — a full-time doorman and concierge, an on-site garage with an EV charging station, a bike room, central laundry, a package room, and private storage — and the building is pet-friendly, a meaningful draw on the corridor. It is professionally managed as part of the 1408–1418 Second Avenue group.
The Lenox Hill location is central to the appeal. This is the Upper East Side at its most convenient — directly on the Second Avenue Subway corridor, two blocks from the 72nd Street station, steps from the 72nd Street crosstown, the Lenox Hill medical complex, and the full retail and dining density of the East 70s, with Central Park a short walk west. For buyers, 1408 Second Avenue offers a real cooperative ownership structure, well-proportioned post-war layouts, full service with a garage, and a Lenox Hill location to compare with pre-war alternatives using dated, adjusted sales.
Architecture and unit composition
1408 Second Avenue is a late-1960s masonry high-rise in the restrained modern idiom of its era — vertical massing, efficient floor plates, and apartment volume prioritized over facade detail, with the building's considerable height giving it a stronger vertical presence than most of its block. The roughly 235 apartments span the configurations characteristic of the period: studios and one-bedrooms through larger two- and three-bedroom layouts, with select lines carrying balconies.
Interior signatures are those of post-war construction: ceiling heights generally in the 8-to-9-foot range, large windows, practical kitchen and bath layouts (many extensively renovated over the building's life), and ample closet infrastructure. The building's height means a meaningful share of apartments sit on upper floors with open city exposures; the highest lines reach toward longer river and skyline views. Layouts, dimensions, and finishes vary by line and floor and are best read against the floor plan and the offering plan.
Building operations
1408 Second Avenue operates as a full-service post-war cooperative with a full-time doorman and concierge, an attended lobby, central laundry, a package room, private and community storage, and a bike room. An on-site garage — fitted with an electric-vehicle charging station — adds parking, a genuine convenience at this density, and the building welcomes pets. Day-to-day management is handled professionally as part of the 1408–1418 Second Avenue group, giving the building institutional oversight.
The substantive diligence items are the co-op's financials: reserve adequacy, recent and planned capital work (facade cycles and Local Law 97 compliance planning are common considerations for towers of this vintage), and any current assessments. The specific financing limit, flip tax structure, and sublet terms are matters for the proprietary lease and house rules, which your attorney should review alongside the financials and minutes.
Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $614 per room a monthMedian of 19 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.32 per square foot a monthMedian of 8 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
- Concierge
- YesSource: recent listing records
- Attended lobby
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Package room
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Garage, EV charging, 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.
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 10, 2026 | 20E | 2 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,000 sf | $845,000 | $845/sf | -5.6% |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 15G | 2 BR · 2 BA | $2,050,000 | +3.8% | |
| May 13, 2026 | 17C | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,000 sf | $1,065,000 | $1,065/sf | -11.1% |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 3CC | 1 BR · 1.5 BA | $840,000 | -1.1% | |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 3C | 1 BR · 950 sf | $820,000 | $863/sf | -3.4% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 30AB | 3 BR · 3.5 BA · 2,000 sf | $3,300,000 | $1,650/sf | -2.9% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 23G | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,930,000 | +1.8% | |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 14F | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,700,000 | +0.0% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $934/sf (floor-adjusted) across 4 sales. 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 2.1% 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 1-01448-0003). 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 $1.31M (11 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $26,563 to close, or 2.0% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $13,100
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $13,463
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
This is a full-service co-op — plan for a board process. A board package, financial review, and interview are standard; strong financials and clear primary-residence intent are advantageous.
Height is an asset here. At 37 stories, the building offers more upper-floor open-exposure inventory than shorter neighbors; floor and exposure are the primary value drivers.
The garage and pet policy are real conveniences. An on-site garage with EV charging and a pet-friendly posture are meaningful differentiators against amenity-light co-ops at the same price.
Scrutinize the building's finances. Reserves, recent and planned capital work (facade, Local Law 97), and any assessments matter more than architecture in a tower of this vintage; review the financials, minutes, and house rules with your attorney.
Location is a long-term tailwind. Second Avenue Subway two blocks away, the Lenox Hill medical and retail core, and a short walk to Central Park.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with full service, the garage, and the height. A real co-op at post-war scale, full staffing, on-site parking with EV charging, and a high proportion of open-view upper-floor apartments, in a Lenox Hill location — document these features alongside dated sales for comparable apartments.
Apartment-level positioning drives price. Floor, exposure, layout, and renovation quality move value far more than building-wide averages in a tower this size.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. Plan for roughly 6–10 weeks from contract signing to closing, plus board package preparation and interview.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 1408 Second Avenue, also evaluate:
- 1659 Second Avenue — The Newbury, full-service Yorkville co-op up the avenue
- 1725 York Avenue — East River Tower, Yorkville co-op
More Upper East Side buildings
- 200 East 79th Street (1389 Third Avenue) — 2011 condominium
- 201 East 79th Street (1391 Third Avenue) — 1963 co-op
- 1402 Third Avenue — 1973 co-op
- 1435 Lexington Avenue — 1925 co-op by George and Edward Blum
- 1437 Third Avenue (Le Trianon) — 1985 condominium by Liebman & Liebman
- 1438 Third Avenue (Maison East) — 1985 condominium
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Upper East Side — read The Roebling Team Guide to Upper East Side.
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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