217 East 7th Street
217 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10009
East Village
BBL 1003907501 · BIN 1085928
- Year built
- 2000
- Type
- Condominium
- Units
- 16
- Floors
- 6
- Landmark
- No
- Pets
- Pets permitted under the condominium rules (cats and dogs)
- Subletting
- Permitted under the condominium declaration
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2022
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $1,220
- Listing discount
- 1.7%
- Recorded sales
- 21
- On record
- 2003–2022
217 East 7th Street is a boutique year-2000 condominium on one of Alphabet City's quiet, tree-lined blocks, between Avenue B and Avenue C and a short walk from Tompkins Square Park. Unlike much of the surrounding fabric — old-law tenements and prewar walk-ups — this is a ground-up modern building, purpose-built as an elevator condominium with loft-like layouts, in-unit conveniences, and a genuine shared amenity set. That combination is relatively rare in this pocket of the East Village, where new construction is limited and full elevator buildings with a roof deck and gym are the exception rather than the rule.
The building has a deep, continuous sales history: many closings are on record across more than two decades, from studios into the high-six-figures to two-bedrooms above the million-dollar mark, at a median in the range of roughly $1,300 to $1,360 per square foot. It is unambiguously an ownership condominium — some owners lease their apartments, as is normal for a condo, but individual units genuinely trade. For buyers who want modern systems, an elevator, and amenities in a quiet Alphabet City setting near the park, 217 East 7th offers exactly that.
This is a small building that competes on modern construction, its amenity package for the size, and a tranquil residential-block location.
Architecture and unit composition
The building is a six-story, ground-up masonry condominium completed in 2000, with loft-like residences behind large windows and hardwood floors throughout. The mix runs from studios through two-bedrooms across the 16 residences, with a small ground-floor commercial unit at grade. In-unit washer/dryers are permitted and the layouts read as open and light-filled, benefiting from the quiet, low-rise block.
At six stories and 16 apartments served by an elevator, the building is boutique but well-equipped: a furnished common roof deck, a garden/courtyard, a fitness room, a bike room, a laundry room, and private storage give it an amenity depth above what the size alone would suggest. There is no doorman.
Building operations
217 East 7th Street operates as a boutique amenity condominium without a doorman: elevator, a common roof deck and garden, a fitness room, a bike room, a laundry room, and private storage. Common charges reflect a small building carrying a real shared amenity package; buyers should model the full monthly carry and review reserves and any capital history during due diligence, as is prudent for a building now more than two decades into occupancy.
Local Law 97
This building is below the 25,000 sq ft threshold at which LL97 emissions caps apply. No regulatory capital pressure from this law specifically, current or 2030.
See full Local Law 97 analysis →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
As a condominium, 217 East 7th Street prices on a price-per-square-foot basis, with floor, exposure, layout, outdoor access, and condition driving unit-level value. The building has a long and continuous resale record — many recorded closings across its history, with studios historically in the high-six-figures and two-bedrooms above $1 million, at a median in the range of roughly $1,300 to $1,360 per square foot. Some owners lease their units, but this is an ownership condominium with genuine sales velocity for a building of its size. Apartment-level context moves the number more than any building average.
Recent closings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2022 | 3C | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,050 sf | $1,325,000 | $1,262/sf | -5.4% |
| Sep 2, 2022 | 3CD | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,054 sf | $1,325,000 | $1,257/sf | off-mkt |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 2C | 1 BA · 614 sf | $700,000 | $1,140/sf | -4.8% |
| May 18, 2022 | 4CD | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,055 sf | $1,500,000 | $1,422/sf | +0.0% |
| Sep 10, 2020 | 4AB | 1 BR · 1,048 sf | $1,450,000 | $1,384/sf | off-mkt |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 5AB | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,054 sf | $1,085,000 | $1,029/sf | -6.9% |
| Nov 13, 2013 | 3AB | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,048 sf | $1,027,000 | $980/sf | -14.1% |
| Nov 24, 2009 | 6CD | 1,054 sf | $976,000 | $926/sf | off-mkt |
Market read. Most recent trades (2022) cleared a median $1,220/sf across 4 sales. Median listing discount 1.7% 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 1-00390-7501) 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 from recorded condo declarations and offering plans.
What to know if you’re buying
Modern construction in an old-fabric block. This is a year-2000 elevator building with real amenities in a neighborhood dominated by prewar walk-ups — that's the differentiator.
The amenity package is strong for the size. Roof deck, garden, gym, bike room, and laundry for 16 residences is a full package, though there is no doorman.
Condo flexibility is real. Pied-à-terre, subletting, foreign buyers, and LLC/trust ownership are permitted under the declaration; closings run on condo timelines.
Location trades quiet for the park. The block between Avenue B and C is residential and calm, with Tompkins Square Park and the East Village dining corridor close by.
Mansion tax thresholds apply. At this building's pricing, the $1M threshold can be in play for larger units. Run pricing through the Mansion Tax Calculator.
Variable board financial policy — confirm at offer stage. Financing percentages and any sublet terms specific to your situation should be confirmed in writing before you commit.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the construction and amenities. Modern systems, the elevator, and the roof deck and gym differentiate this building from the prewar walk-ups around it.
Pricing requires apartment-level comps. With 16 residences, floor, exposure, outdoor access, and condition all move the number.
Present the light and the layouts. Photography and staging that read the loft-like plans and window light support price.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 217 East 7th Street, also evaluate these nearby East Village and Alphabet City buildings:
- 143 Avenue B — nearby Alphabet City building near Tompkins Square Park
- 89 Avenue A — nearby Avenue A boutique building
- 97 Avenue B — nearby Alphabet City building
- 50 Avenue A — nearby Alphabet City boutique building
- 115 East 9th Street — nearby East Village building
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across East Village + NoHo — read The Roebling Team Guide to East Village + NoHo.
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