150 East 49th Street
150 East 49th Street, New York, NY 10017
BBL 1013030041 · BIN 1036229
- Year built
- 1923
- Type
- Cooperative
- 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
Every recorded sale at this building, 2002–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf, 2021
- $785
- floor-adjusted, 2 sales
- Listing discount
- 2.2%
- Recorded sales
- 79
- On record
- 2002–2026
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150 East 49th Street is a 1923 pre-war apartment house in the heart of Turtle Bay, the leafy pocket of Midtown East that has held its residential character through a century of commercial growth around it. The ten-story masonry building was converted to cooperative ownership in 1984, and it has settled into the role its block plays best: a quiet, established co-op address steps from the Lexington and Third Avenue spines, with Grand Central, Bryant Park, and the United Nations all within a short walk. For buyers who want a real pre-war home in the center of the city — rather than a glass tower or a corporate-feeling rental — this stretch of the East 40s and 50s is where to look, and 150 East 49th is squarely in it.
The building's appeal is its combination of pre-war substance, co-op stability, and a location that puts the entire Midtown transit and employment core within walking distance — the kind of address that suits people who work in the neighborhood and want to live in it too.
Architecture and unit composition
The building presents the solid masonry façade and considered proportions of its 1923 vintage — the era when Turtle Bay's side streets filled in with apartment houses of real quality. Behind it, the 48 residences carry the pre-war floor plans that draw buyers to the period: defined rooms, plaster detail, and the ceiling heights and light that pre-war construction delivers. As at any cooperative of this age, layouts vary from intimate one-bedrooms to larger family homes, and individual residences reflect decades of owner renovation, so condition and configuration are unit-specific.
Building operations
150 East 49th Street runs as a managed cooperative with attended entry and an advanced video-intercom system, a resident superintendent handling day-to-day operations, and a practical amenity set: a bike room, a common media and recreation room, and resident storage. The building is pet-friendly. As a cooperative, purchases are subject to board review and approval, and the building's policies on financing, subletting, and pied-à-terre ownership follow the cooperative's governing documents — the typical framework for a pre-war Midtown East co-op, oriented toward owner-occupants and long-term stability.
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
9 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $725 (additional $200 if there is more than one co-applicant) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| New York State Stamp TaxPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $0.05/share | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $325 if financing | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $775 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
7 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Equal to 5% of the monthly rent billed to the shareholder monthly for the first year, 10% of the monthly rent billed to the shareholder monthly for the second year, 15% of the monthly rent billed to the shareholder monthly for the third year and beyond | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $575 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $225 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublet Fee Non-RefundableRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount Equal to 5% of the monthly rent billed to the shareholder monthly for the first year, 10% of the monthly rent billed to the shareholder monthly for the second year, 15% of the monthly rent billed to the shareholder monthly for the third year and beyond | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
2 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Ownership transfer
15 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $725 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $325 if financing | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Transfer: trust
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Transfer: estate
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $725 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $325 if financing | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | 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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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
- $584 per room a monthMedian of 3 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
- Virtual or video entry
- YesSource: 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
- Bike storage, storageSource: 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
- $2,764/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $5
- Modeled exposure split equally across 48 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 FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. A filed Safe grade is not a guarantee of current condition: owners still maintain the facade and, where required, observe parapets each year. Future inspection timing (Local Law 49 of 2025 changed the cycle framework from October 1, 2026), repair and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
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.
Management & transfer contacts
- Sublet policy
- Sublet fee 5% of monthly rent (year 1), 10% (year 2), 15% (year 3+)
- Policies and fees
- Closing fee $775; recognition agreement fee $325 if financing; move-in/out deposit $500 each
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 25, 2026 | 9D | 2 BR · 1 BA | $520,000 | -17.3% | |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 1C | 2 BR · 1 BA | $685,000 | +0.0% | |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 8D | 1 BR · 1 BA | $760,000 | -1.9% | |
| Feb 16, 2024 | PH3C | 2 BR · 2 BA | $925,000 | +32.3% | |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 8C | 2 BR · 1.5 BA | $775,000 | -3.0% | |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 3C | 2 BR · 1.5 BA | $799,000 | -2.6% | |
| Oct 5, 2021 | PH1A2B | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,300 sf | $2,150,000 | $1,654/sf | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 2E | 1 BR · 1 BA · 800 sf | $607,500 | $759/sf | -8.0% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2021): a median $785/sf (floor-adjusted) across 2 sales. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 2.2% 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.
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 1-01303-0041). 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 $685K (3 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $11,119 to close, or 1.6% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $11,119
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 cooperative, so the purchase runs through a board: a full financial and personal package followed by an interview, with the building's financing and residency requirements set by its governing documents. Board review does not establish financial stability or lower carrying costs; assess the corporation’s current financials, debt, reserves and apartment maintenance. Beyond board posture, value here is driven by the home — layout, exposure, floor, and renovation quality — and by the building's pre-war character and central location. We help buyers assess the building's financials, prepare a board package that presents well, and benchmark a given line against the Midtown East co-op set.
What to know if you’re selling
The selling case is pre-war authenticity in a genuinely central, well-located building — a 1923 co-op in Turtle Bay, walkable to Grand Central and the entire Midtown core. The buyer pool is owner-occupants who value the neighborhood's quiet residential character and the building's stability. Presentation and board-readiness drive outcomes: a well-renovated, well-staged home that will clear the board cleanly commands the premium. Pricing belongs against the comparable Midtown East pre-war co-op set, with layout and condition carrying real weight in the number.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 150 East 49th Street, also evaluate nearby Midtown East cooperative and condominium inventory:
- 230 East 50th Street — pre-war Midtown East cooperative nearby
- 250 East 49th Street — Midtown East building a block east; verify tenure and policies
- 250 East 53rd Street — full-service Midtown East building
- 138 East 50th Street — Midtown East tower nearby
- 300 East 55th Street — Midtown East building to the north; verify tenure and policies
More Midtown East buildings
- 142 East 49th Street — 1924 co-op
- 145 East 48th Street (The Cosmopolitan) — 1986 condominium by Gruzen Samton Steinglass
- 146 East 49th Street — 1920 co-op by Emery Roth
- Blair House (200 East 58th Street) — 1963 condominium
- Elysia (200 East 59th Street) — 2018 condominium by CetraRuddy Architects
- 204 East 47th Street (The Diplomat) — 1956 condominium
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Midtown East — read The Roebling Team Guide to Midtown East.
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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