1562 York Avenue

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.

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.

Sales context at 1562 York, kept general:

• The 189-unit scale supports a steady transaction cadence — a building of this size typically sees several closings per year across its various lines.
• Pricing spans a range tied to apartment size, floor altitude, exposure, and renovation condition, with one-bedrooms at the accessible end and larger family layouts above.
• Yorkville co-ops of this vintage generally trade at a discount to the prime central Upper East Side, which is a core part of the building's value proposition.

For the live, address-specific transaction record tied to this building's tax lot, see the auto-generated sales feed for 1562 York Avenue.

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.

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.

If you're considering 1562 York Avenue, also evaluate:

• 1498 York Avenue — postwar York Avenue co-op
• 535 East 86th Street — Yorkville full-service co-op
• 525 East 86th Street — nearby Yorkville elevator building
• 1523 Second Avenue — mid-century Upper East Side co-op

The Roebling Team at Compass specializes in the Upper East Side, Central Park West, and the broader Park-facing Manhattan market. We publish this building profile because Yorkville buyers and sellers deserve building-specific intelligence — vintage, amenities, board rules, and pricing context — not generic market commentary.

If you're considering a purchase or sale at 1562 York, a 30-minute consultation is the right starting point.