1562 York Avenue
1562 York Avenue, New York, NY 10028
Yorkville, Upper East Side
BBL 1015790049 · BIN 1051175
- Year built
- 1965
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 189
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $846
- Listing discount
- 2.7%
- Recorded sales
- 152
- On record
- 2003–2026
1562 York Avenue is a standout example of the mid-1960s Yorkville elevator cooperative — a 21-story, 189-unit building from 1965, occupying the East 83rd Street corner where the far-eastern Upper East Side filled in with full-service apartment houses for a growing professional and family population. Unlike the limestone-and-terra-cotta pre-war stock of Park and Fifth, buildings of this type were engineered for everyday function: a clean brick envelope, reliable elevators, and floor plans that delivered light and practicality. What distinguishes 1562 York is the unusual depth of its amenity package for the era.
Yorkville's character is central to the building's appeal. This is one of the Upper East Side's most genuinely residential and value-oriented districts, home to a deep mix of long-tenured cooperators and newer arrivals drawn by relative affordability, neighborhood texture, and improved transit. The Second Avenue subway's 86th Street station is a short walk west, with York and Second Avenue markets, cafés, and restaurants at the door, and Carl Schurz Park and the East River esplanade close to the east.
For buyers, 1562 York pairs that location with a full-service operation that rivals far pricier addresses: a doorman and concierge, a swimming pool, a gym, an on-site garage, laundry, a bike room, storage, and common outdoor space — at a more accessible per-square-foot basis than the prime central UES, in a pet- and pied-à-terre-friendly cooperative.
Architecture and unit composition
At 21 stories and 189 apartments, 1562 York averages roughly 1,350 square feet per unit across its tax-lot footprint — a mix that typically runs from efficient studios and one-bedrooms to two- and three-bedroom family layouts, with full-floor and combination potential on some lines. Mid-1960s construction generally means practical room proportions and the through-wall or central systems common to the period.
Higher floors gain open exposures toward the East River on the eastern lines and across the Yorkville rooftops to the west and south. View permanence is generally good given the predominantly low- and mid-rise context surrounding the building, though specific exposures vary by line.
Building operations
1562 York Avenue operates as a full-service cooperative with a full-time doorman, concierge, a swimming pool, a gym/fitness center, an on-site garage, on-site laundry, a bike room, storage, and common outdoor space. The cooperative permits pets (cats and dogs) and pied-à-terre ownership. As a 1965 building, its capital-planning horizon centers on the ordinary cycle of facade, elevator, roof, and mechanical maintenance characteristic of mid-century elevator stock — items prospective buyers review through recent financial statements and board minutes. Many shareholders here also qualify for the NYC Cooperative & Condominium Property Tax Abatement as primary residents.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $135,182/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $60
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 before the next inspection cycle. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent). Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library.
See the full facade history →Recent sales
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | 4A | 1 BR · 1 BA · 800 sf | $615,000 | $769/sf | +3.4% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | 12C | 1 BR · 1 BA · 1,000 sf | $855,000 | $855/sf | -2.3% |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 19M | 3 BR · 3 BA · 1,840 sf | $2,395,000 | $1,302/sf | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 8J | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,260 sf | $1,382,000 | $1,097/sf | -4.7% |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 9D | 1 BR · 1 BA · 1,000 sf | $675,000 | $675/sf | -2.9% |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 9J | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,400 sf | $1,200,000 | $857/sf | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2025 | PHM | 3 BR · 3 BA | $1,975,000 | -5.7% | |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 10F | 1 BR · 1 BA · 900 sf | $715,000 | $794/sf | -2.7% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $846/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 2.7% 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 1-01579-0049) 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
The amenity package is the differentiator. A pool, gym, on-site garage, doorman, and concierge in a Yorkville co-op — at a more accessible basis than the central UES — is a genuinely strong value combination.
The rules are owner-friendly. Pets (cats and dogs) and pied-à-terre ownership are permitted, broadening the buyer pool relative to stricter co-ops nearby.
Review the capital plan. A 1965 building's facade, elevator, and mechanical cycle is the key diligence item — read recent financials and minutes.
Verify the tax abatement. Confirm whether your purchase qualifies for the co-op/condo property tax abatement for primary-residence shareholders.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the pool, garage, and full-service operation at a Yorkville basis. That amenity depth plus accessible pricing is the building's pitch to value-minded UES buyers.
Price at the apartment level. Floor, exposure, and renovation condition drive value across 189 mixed units; comparable analysis should be line-specific.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. Plan on roughly 6–10 weeks from contract to closing, subject to board package and approval pacing.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 1562 York Avenue, also evaluate:
- 1498 York Avenue — a 1960 Yorkville co-op
- 535 East 86th Street — a 1960 Yorkville cooperative
- 525 East 86th Street — nearby Yorkville elevator building
- 1523 Second Avenue — mid-century Upper East Side co-op
The neighborhood
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