225 East 46th Street (Midtown East)
225 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017
Midtown East
BBL 1013207504 · BIN 1071719
- Year built
- 1955
- Type
- Condominium
- Landmark
- No
- Pets
- Pet friendly (cats and dogs)
- Subletting
- Investor-friendly — subletting and pied-à-terre use are permitted under the condominium rules
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
- $1,144
- Listing discount
- 0.9%
- Recorded sales
- 82
- On record
- 2003–2026
Executive House is a straightforward, well-run Turtle Bay condominium in one of Midtown East's most useful locations — a short walk from Grand Central, a few blocks from the United Nations, and steps from the Chrysler Building. It was built as a postwar rental in the mid-1950s, in the white-brick idiom that defined the East Side apartment house of its era, and converted to a condominium in 1987. It is not a trophy building and does not pretend to be; its appeal is practical — full-time service, a genuine roof deck, and condominium flexibility at Midtown East value.
For a buyer, Executive House is the postwar condominium done sensibly: a doorman building with a live-in superintendent, a common roof deck, and — unusually for a building of this size — condominium rules that are genuinely investor-friendly, permitting subletting and pied-à-terre ownership. That combination of true condo ownership, flexible rules, and a central location near Grand Central and the U.N. is what defines the building. A meaningful block of original sponsor units has historically remained in the building, so it functions in part as an owner-and-investor building rather than a purely owner-occupied one — a characteristic that widens the range of available inventory.
Architecture and unit composition
The building is a 13-story white-brick tower in the utilitarian postwar idiom — a canopied entrance, clean midblock massing, and stepped terraces on the upper floors rather than ornament. Public records attribute the design to H.I. Feldman, a prolific architect of postwar New York apartment houses. It is not a landmark and makes no pre-war claims; the appeal is the practical virtue of its era and its central Turtle Bay position.
The residences skew toward smaller layouts — studios, alcove studios, and one-bedrooms, with a handful of larger two-bedroom and penthouse-level homes carrying private terraces. As with any postwar house, floor and exposure drive the experience: higher floors and the better-exposed lines take more light, and the top-floor units with setback terraces are the standouts, while lower and interior units trade at a discount. With 129 residences, the stack offers enough variety that a buyer can usually assemble a meaningful set of in-building comparables.
Building operations
Executive House runs as a full-service condominium — a full-time doorman, a live-in resident superintendent, central laundry, and elevators, anchored by a common roof deck. Parking is available at a nearby garage. The building is pet friendly and, notably, investor-friendly: the condominium permits subletting and pied-à-terre ownership, which is meaningful flexibility for owners who want to rent and for buyers considering an investment purchase. The building has historically permitted purchases with as little as ten percent down. As a condominium, purchases are not subject to a co-op board's approval process; ownership transfers and financing follow standard condo mechanics. It does not have an in-building gym or pool; the amenity set is the practical, well-staffed package of a good postwar house rather than a modern amenity tower.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- Per unit / month range
- —
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.
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- Sublet policy
- Allowed; min 1 year, max 1 year lease; no short-term/AirBnB
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
- Notable fees
- 1 dog per household; renter's insurance required
Recent sales
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 12F | 1 BA · 437 sf | $365,000 | $835/sf | off-mkt |
| May 22, 2026 | 5A | 1 BA · 400 sf | $520,000 | $1,300/sf | -1.0% |
| May 5, 2026 | 10F | 1 BA · 426 sf | $550,000 | $1,291/sf | -7.6% |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 3E | 441 sf | $495,000 | $1,122/sf | off-mkt |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 9B | 1 BA · 500 sf | $450,000 | $900/sf | -2.2% |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 4K | 1 BA · 440 sf | $505,000 | $1,148/sf | -1.9% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 12B | 1 BA · 482 sf | $580,000 | $1,203/sf | -1.7% |
| May 30, 2025 | 7H | 1 BR · 1 BA · 740 sf | $839,000 | $1,134/sf | +5.5% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,144/sf across 5 sales. Median listing discount 0.9% 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 1-01320-7504) 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
This is a condominium, so a purchase runs on standard condo mechanics rather than a co-op board package and interview — a meaningful practical advantage for buyers who want speed, financing flexibility, or the ability to rent. The building's investor-friendly subletting and pied-à-terre rules make it one of the more flexible options in Midtown East, and the pet-friendly policy adds to the appeal. The historically low minimum down payment further widens the buyer pool.
The most important on-site distinctions are floor and exposure. The higher floors with strong light and the top-floor homes with private terraces are the ones that hold value best; lower interior units are the value entry point. The location is a genuine asset — a short walk from Grand Central and the 4/5/6/7/S subway lines and Metro-North, close to the United Nations, in a stretch of Midtown East that is exceptionally well-connected. Comparable analysis belongs against Turtle Bay and Midtown East full-service condominiums.
What to know if you’re selling
Condo flexibility is the marketing core. True condominium ownership, investor-friendly subletting, pied-à-terre eligibility, and pet-friendly rules are an easy story to tell and genuinely broaden the buyer pool — investors, pied-à-terre buyers, and primary residents all qualify.
Benchmark within the building and against Midtown East condos. With regular in-building turnover, recent comparable sales here are the first reference point; floor, light, exposure, terrace, and renovation status determine where a unit lands.
Terraces, light, and high floors are the on-site differentiators. High-floor homes with strong exposures and the setback-terrace top-floor lines should anchor positioning; the roof deck is an amenity worth foregrounding.
Closing timelines are condo-fast. With no board package or interview, a well-prepared condo sale moves efficiently from contract to closing — we manage that process end to end.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering Executive House, also evaluate nearby Turtle Bay and Midtown East condominiums:
- 846 Second Avenue (The Delegate) — full-service Turtle Bay condominium near the U.N.
- 303 East 57th Street — full-service Midtown East tower
- 400 East 51st Street (The Grand Beekman) — Costas Kondylis & Partners's 2003 Sutton Place condominium
- 245 East 44th Street — Turtle Bay condominium near the U.N.
- 845 United Nations Plaza (Trump World Tower) — U.N.-adjacent condominium tower
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across Midtown East — read The Roebling Team Guide to Midtown East.
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