17 East 84th Street
17 East 84th Street, New York, NY 10028
Upper East Side
BBL 1014960013 · BIN 1046816
- Year built
- 1923
- Type
- Cooperative
- Pets
- Pet-friendly (dogs and cats permitted)
Every recorded sale at this building, 2001–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- Recent range
- $635K – $1.1M
- Listing discount
- 3.1%
- Recorded transfers
- 19
17 East 84th Street is one of the most charming pre-war buildings on the Upper East Side — a 1923 neo-Tudor fantasy by George F. Pelham, set on a mansion-lined block half a block from Central Park. Where almost every apartment house on the East Side reaches for Renaissance or classical dignity, Pelham gave this building an "Elizabethan period of English architecture" character all its own: a rough-cut stone base, copper-clad half-timbering and a slate mansard to the west, ruddy Flemish-bond brick with stone quoins to the east, a castellated parapet up top, and a carved coat of arms — two rampant lions flanking a crowned shield — over the slightly off-center, pointed-arch entrance. It is a building people remember.
The architecture is not just decoration; it signals the quality of what's inside. Built for the wealthy residents of one of the city's grandest blocks, the building was laid out with just two apartments per floor — each originally five to seven rooms — plus a penthouse, in the gracious pre-war proportions the era's best buyers demanded. A century on, 17 East 84th remains a small, intimate cooperative with genuine architectural distinction, a private garden, and a location a few steps from the Met and Central Park that almost nothing on the market can match.
Architecture and unit composition
The façade is the building's calling card. Above a two-story rough-cut stone base, the composition splits into two equally charming halves: to the west, stucco and copper-clad half-timbering create a Tudor-cottage effect beneath an acute gable and a slate-tiled mansard; to the east, Flemish-bond brick rises to top floors outlined Elizabethan-style in stone quoins, crowned by a castellated parapet. The off-centered doorway, balanced by a matching pointed-arch window and topped by a carved coat of arms, completes one of the more romantic apartment-house fronts in the neighborhood. Pelham's design closely echoed his contemporaneous neo-Tudor work, and it has survived remarkably intact.
Inside, the building was conceived for spacious living: originally two apartments per floor, each containing five to seven rooms, plus a sprawling penthouse. The pre-war hallmarks are all here — high ceilings, hardwood floors, gracious foyers, and the proper separation of entertaining and bedroom space. With so few homes per floor, most apartments enjoy multiple exposures, and the upper floors and penthouse command the building's best light. Condition across the 21 residences ranges from preserved-original to fully renovated.
Building operations
17 East 84th Street runs as an intimate, well-kept pre-war cooperative. Superintendent service and an elevator cover the practical needs, and the building has a private garden — a genuine rarity on the block and a quiet amenity for residents. There is no full-time doorman, consistent with the building's small scale, which keeps the monthly carry reasonable while preserving its private, residential character. The building is pet-friendly, with both dogs and cats permitted.
Purchases are subject to cooperative board review and a financing posture in line with the prime Fifth-to-Madison pre-war norms, with subletting governed by board policy. These are owner-occupant terms, fitting for a building of this caliber on a block of this stature. Buyers drawn to architectural distinction, light, and a marquee location — rather than a staffed full-service tower — are the natural fit.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $19,091/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $76
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. Facade inspections run on a fixed five-year cycle; future inspection, repair, and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
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 →Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- Graduated: 1% of gross selling price if >2yrs after acquisition; 2% if >1yr but <=2yrs; 3% if within 1yr (Buyer)
- Sublet policy
- Allowed (must have reason); sublet fee 25% of monthly maintenance; Move-in/Move-out $200 each + $750 refundable deposits
- Notable fees
- App Fee $400; Credit Reports $200/applicant; Reproduction/Messenger $260; Seller's Transfer Fee $750 + $0.05/share; Max financing 50%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1A | 1 BR · 1 BA · 975 sf | $635,000 | $651/sf | -5.1% |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 5B | 2 BR · 1.5 BA | $1,060,000 | -18.5% | |
| Oct 6, 2022 | 9A | 3 BR · 2 BA | $2,325,000 | -3.1% | |
| Mar 16, 2021 | PHA | 1 BR · 1 BA | $1,250,000 | -7.4% | |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 6B | 2 BR · 1.5 BA | $1,225,000 | +0.0% | |
| Aug 23, 2019 | 9A | 3 BR · 2 BA | $2,200,000 | -22.8% | |
| May 21, 2019 | 6A | 3 BR · 2 BA | $1,675,000 | -20.2% | |
| Jan 23, 2019 | 2B | 3 BR · 2 BA | $1,275,000 | -5.6% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2025): a median $651/sf across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 4.1% 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.
Other recent transfers
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2003 | PHA | $995,000 |
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 1-01496-0013) 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
This is a board-approval cooperative, so prepare a complete application and an interview. The reward is exceptional and scarce: a large pre-war home in one of the city's most distinctive buildings, on a mansion block steps from Central Park and the Met. Prioritize exposure, floor, and the degree to which original detail has been preserved or thoughtfully renovated, since the apartments vary. Confirm the scope of any planned work against the building's alteration policy. The location is unmatched — Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum are a short stroll, with Madison Avenue's galleries and boutiques just east. We help buyers read the financials, benchmark the price, and assemble a board package that presents cleanly.
What to know if you’re selling
Few buildings sell themselves the way this one does. The selling story is the architecture and the address: George F. Pelham's neo-Tudor landmark of a façade, a private garden, two homes per floor, and a block half a block from Central Park. Lead with the building's distinction and the specific apartment's light, layout, and original detail — buyers in this segment pay for character and provenance as much as square footage. Renovated homes should showcase their finishes; estate-condition apartments should be marketed to the buyer who wants to restore a piece of pre-war New York. Pricing belongs against the prime Fifth-to-Madison pre-war cooperatives. With turnover this thin, a well-prepared listing benefits from scarcity. We position each home to the right buyer and manage the board timeline so the deal closes without friction.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 17 East 84th Street, also evaluate these nearby pre-war cooperatives:
- 8 East 83rd Street — pre-war cooperative near Fifth, one block south
- 40 East 80th Street — prime Fifth-to-Madison pre-war cooperative
- 103 East 84th Street — pre-war cooperative on the same street
- 114 East 84th Street — neighboring East 84th Street cooperative
- 124 East 84th Street — Carnegie Hill pre-war cooperative
- 10 East 85th Street — pre-war cooperative one block north
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across Upper East Side — read The Roebling Team Guide to Upper East Side.
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