1681 Second Avenue
1681 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10128
BBL 1015330022 · BIN 1048813
- Year built
- 1966
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 118
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
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, 2026 to date
- $1,039
- floor-adjusted, 1 sale
- Listing discount
- 2.7%
- Recorded sales
- 130
- On record
- 2003–2026
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1681 Second Avenue is a 20-story masonry apartment building completed in 1966, between East 87th and East 88th Streets in Yorkville. It contains 118 residences.
The Q at 86th Street is two blocks south, with crosstown buses and the Lexington Avenue 4/5/6 to the west. Carl Schurz Park and the East River promenade lie to the east. Check actual routes and travel times for your destinations.
Architecture and unit composition
The mid-century masonry tower has residential floors above ground- and lower-floor commercial space and a parking garage. Inspect the actual windows, ceiling heights and room arrangement rather than inferring them from the building’s age.
The unit mix includes studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations. Floor, exposure and renovation condition vary; verify any eastern outlook toward the East River from the apartment itself.
Building operations
Services include lobby attendance, a live-in superintendent, elevators and central laundry, with an on-site garage and ground-floor retail. Review current access terms and the operating budget; unit count alone does not establish service quality or lower costs.
The building was extensively renovated in the late 1980s, the period when much of the Upper East Side's post-war rental stock moved into cooperative ownership. For a shareholder, the operative diligence items are the proprietary lease, house rules, and the board's financing, sublet, and pet policies; confirm each from the governing documents and application instructions.
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
8 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $200 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $400 (if financing) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In Fee | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount Studios and 1 Bedrooms: $2,000 per move; 2 Bedrooms: $4,000 per move; Larger Apartments: $6,000 per move | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Flip TaxPer share | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $2.00 per share | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move Out Fee | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount Studios and 1 Bedrooms: $2,000 per move; 2 Bedrooms: $4,000 per move; Larger Apartments: $6,000 per move | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Transfer Fee | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $750 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Sublet
9 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublet FeeRecurring | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount Requires confirmation: the published schedule's figure is incomplete or inconsistent | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount Studios and 1 Bedrooms: $2,000 per move; 2 Bedrooms: $4,000 per move; Larger Apartments: $6,000 per move | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move Out Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount Studios and 1 Bedrooms: $2,000 per move; 2 Bedrooms: $4,000 per move; Larger Apartments: $6,000 per move | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When At closing | Amount Studios and 1 Bedrooms: $2,000 per move; 2 Bedrooms: $4,000 per move; Larger Apartments: $6,000 per move | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security DepositRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Two (2) months maintenance | Refundable Non-refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $200 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublet FeeRecurring | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Requires confirmation: the published schedule's figure is incomplete or inconsistent | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
5 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administration Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Non-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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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $686 per room a monthMedian of 10 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.57 per square foot a monthMedian of 9 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: recent listing records
- Live-in superintendent
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Garage, 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
- $27,387/yr
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $167,014/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $19 – $118
- Modeled exposure split equally across 118 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 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).
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | 7E | 1 BR · 1 BA | $680,000 | -2.4% | |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 7C | 1 BR · 1 BA · 800 sf | $775,000 | $969/sf | -2.9% |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 4D | 1 BR · 1 BA · 800 sf | $680,000 | $850/sf | -12.3% |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 14C | 1 BR · 1 BA · 815 sf | $725,000 | $890/sf | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 8E | 1 BR · 1 BA · 828 sf | $780,000 | $942/sf | -1.9% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 7F | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,400 sf | $1,525,000 | $1,089/sf | -1.6% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 19A | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,475 sf | $1,737,500 | $1,178/sf | -7.3% |
| May 31, 2024 | 3E | 1 BR · 1 BA · 850 sf | $789,143 | $928/sf | +1.8% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,039/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 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 1-01533-0022). 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 $775K (7 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $11,456 to close, or 1.5% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $11,456
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
Confirm garage access. Ask about availability, fees and any separate parking agreement before relying on a space.
Evaluate the particular layout. Measure windows, ceilings and usable rooms, then compare dated prices and carrying costs with suitable alternatives.
Inspect light and exposure. Check each apartment’s actual outlook and compare relevant sales before assigning a floor or river-exposure premium.
Review the operating finances. Obtain the current budget, audited statements and assessments, and compare them with the services actually provided.
What to know if you’re selling
Provide current service information. Make garage terms, staffing arrangements and carrying costs available alongside the apartment’s floor plan.
Explain the comparable selection. Use dated transactions and make explicit adjustments for the apartment and the services, costs and condition of each alternative.
Foreground exposure and condition. In a large post-war building, floor altitude, light, and renovation state are the variables that separate comparable units.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 1681 Second Avenue, also evaluate these nearby Yorkville and Upper East Side buildings:
- 345 East 86th Street — post-war Yorkville full-service co-op
- 1659 Second Avenue — nearby Yorkville Second Avenue building
- 320 East 86th Street — nearby Yorkville full-service building
- 535 East 86th Street — nearby Yorkville full-service building
More Upper East Side buildings
- 1632 Second Avenue (The America) — 1987 condop
- 1652 First Avenue (Fairmont Manor) — 1963 co-op
- The Newbury (1659 Second Avenue) — 1971 co-op
- East River Tower (1725 York Avenue) — 1971 co-op
- Chartwell House (1760 Second Avenue) — 2001 condominium by H. Thomas O'Hara Architects
- 1776 Second Avenue (The Waterford) — 1987 condominium by Beyer Blinder Belle
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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