235 East 87th Street (The Plymouth House)
235 East 87th Street, New York, NY 10128
Yorkville, Upper East Side
BBL 1015330122 · BIN 1048824
- Year built
- 1962
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 139
- Floors
- 12
- Pets
- Pets permitted under house rules
- Subletting
- Permitted after a holding period (commonly two years of ownership) with board approval
- Financing
- Up to 80% financing permitted (verify current cap at offer stage)
- Flip tax
- Confirm current flip-tax structure and payer with managing agent at contract stage
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 2BR median
- $866K
- Recent range
- $461K – $2.7M
- Listing discount
- 2.7%
- Recorded transfers
- 232
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The Plymouth House is a full-service post-war cooperative in the heart of Yorkville — the kind of building that defines the practical, high-value middle of the Upper East Side market. Completed in 1962 on East 87th Street between Second and Third Avenues, the twelve-story building holds roughly 139 apartments and operates as a cooperative under 235 Plymouth House Owners Corp. It is a place where buyers get true full-service living — a 24-hour doorman, a live-in superintendent, an on-site garage, and a landscaped roof deck — at pricing well below the Fifth and Park Avenue prewar cooperatives a few blocks west.
Yorkville has changed meaningfully in the last decade. The completion of the Second Avenue Subway in 2017 put an express-adjacent Q-line entrance within short walking distance of the building and reset the neighborhood's accessibility calculus — one of the longest-standing knocks against far-east Yorkville. That single infrastructure change has supported both retail revitalization along Second and Third Avenues and renewed buyer interest in the post-war cooperative inventory that makes up much of the neighborhood's housing stock. The Plymouth House sits squarely inside that story: a well-run, amenity-rich building positioned to benefit from the corridor's improved transit and steadily strengthening residential demand.
For buyers, the building represents a specific and durable value proposition on the Upper East Side: full-service cooperative living, a broad mix of apartment sizes, a genuinely usable amenity package, and a monthly-maintenance framework that — measured against the trophy prewar co-ops of the Upper East Side — is accessible rather than aspirational.
Architecture and unit composition
The Plymouth House is a characteristic Yorkville post-war building: a twelve-story brick-clad mid-rise built for efficient, comfortable full-service living rather than ornament. Its design reflects the practical ethos of early-1960s Manhattan apartment construction — clean massing, large windows, and a straightforward floor-plate that produces a wide range of apartment layouts across the building's roughly 139 units.
The apartment mix spans studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom configurations. Many apartments feature large windows and generous light; a number of lines carry private balconies, and updated apartments commonly show hardwood floors, stone countertops, and dishwashers. Because the building is a cooperative of this scale and era, condition and finish vary substantially apartment to apartment — original, partially updated, and fully renovated units all trade in the building — which makes apartment-level context essential to accurate pricing.
The building's most distinctive shared feature is its landscaped roof deck, which carries a grill and outdoor furniture and delivers open Upper East Side skyline views — an amenity that materially differentiates the building from the many Yorkville co-ops with no comparable common outdoor space.
Building operations
The Plymouth House operates as a full-service cooperative. Residents have a 24-hour doorman and a live-in resident superintendent, with the day-to-day amenity set that a building of this scale can support: an on-site parking garage, a central laundry room, a bike room, private storage, and the landscaped roof deck. Accessibility features include a side ramp for strollers, carriages, and wheelchair access.
Monthly maintenance in a cooperative of this type covers the building's operating costs, staff, and the underlying-mortgage and real-estate-tax obligations of the corporation, and includes the tax-deductible portion typical of co-op ownership. As with any post-war cooperative now past sixty years in service, prudent diligence means reviewing the current financial statements, reserve position, any active or planned capital assessments (façade, roof, elevator, and mechanical systems are the usual line items for a building of this vintage), and recent board minutes. The Roebling Research Library maintains this material for the building and makes it available to clients during due diligence.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $8,548/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $5
- Modeled exposure split equally across 139 units (the city tax-lot count). Not an assessed amount; co-op shareholders are typically charged by share allocation.
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City record last verified September 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 engineer 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 — 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. City record last verified September 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 2% of Transfer Consideration
- Sublet policy
- Minimum 1 year term; Maximum 2 year term
Recent sales
The Plymouth House trades as a value-oriented full-service Upper East Side cooperative, and pricing is best understood on a per-room and apartment-condition basis rather than by headline figures. In cooperatives of this scale, the most reliable way to frame value is dollars-per-room: a well-configured, updated apartment on a higher floor with good light and a balcony will command a meaningful premium per room over an original-condition, lower-floor unit in the same line. Renovation status, floor level, exposure, outdoor space, and monthly maintenance all drive the spread.
Broadly, buildings like the Plymouth House sit at an accessible entry point into full-service Upper East Side cooperative living — priced below the Fifth and Park Avenue prewar co-ops and below the neighborhood's new-development condominiums, while offering a comparable service level. The Second Avenue Subway's 2017 arrival has been a tailwind for Yorkville pricing generally. Because apartment-level condition varies so widely across the building, we do not publish generalized price figures here; accurate valuation requires a per-room comparable analysis against recent closings in the building and in directly comparable Yorkville co-ops, which we prepare on request.
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 | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | 5G | 1 BR · 1 BA | $485,000 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 10K | 3 BR · 2 BA | $1,115,000 | -2.2% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 9I | 1 BA | $540,000 | -9.8% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 10B | 2 BR · 1 BA | $810,000 | +1.4% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 7E | 1 BA | $520,000 | -2.8% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 9K | 3 BR · 2 BA | $1,140,000 | -17.1% |
| May 29, 2025 | 6H | 1 BR · 1 BA | $570,000 | -2.6% |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 6I | 1 BA | $535,000 | +0.0% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2024): a median $745/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 2.3% 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 1-01533-0122). 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.
At the recent median sale of $550K (10 transfers since 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $10,613 to close, or 1.9% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $10,613
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
This is a cooperative — underwrite for the board. Purchases require a full board application and an in-person board interview, and approval is at the board's discretion. Expect financial-disclosure requirements, a debt-to-income review, and a post-closing liquidity expectation typical of established full-service co-ops. We prepare clients for the application and interview so nothing about the process is a surprise.
Financing is permitted but capped. The building allows up to 80% financing (verify the current cap at offer stage). Structure your offer and your loan to sit comfortably inside the building's limit.
Model the full monthly carry on a per-room basis. In a co-op, the relevant number is monthly maintenance, not a separate common-charge-plus-tax figure. Compare apartments per room, and factor the maintenance level, any current assessment, and the apartment's condition into your view of value.
Confirm the flip tax and who pays it. Cooperatives commonly carry a transfer (flip) tax that can be structured several ways. Confirm the current structure and the payer with the managing agent before you commit, because it affects both buyer and seller economics.
Use is primary-residence oriented. The building is oriented to owner-occupants; subletting is permitted after a holding period with board approval, and pied-à-terre arrangements are handled case by case rather than as a standard allowance. If your intended use is anything other than primary residence, clarify feasibility with the board early.
Pets are permitted. Confirm any breed, size, or number limits in the current house rules.
What to know if you’re selling
Price per room against the building's own record. The most persuasive comparables for a Plymouth House apartment are recent closings in the building itself and in directly comparable Yorkville full-service co-ops — read on a per-room, condition-adjusted basis. We build that analysis before recommending a number.
Condition is the biggest single variable. Because original, partially updated, and fully renovated apartments all trade here, staging, targeted pre-market improvements, and clear presentation of what has and has not been updated materially affect both price and days on market.
Prepare the buyer for the board. A cooperative sale is only as fast as the buyer's board package. Screening buyers for financial readiness before accepting an offer protects the timeline and reduces the risk of a board turndown.
Lead with the amenity and location story. The 24-hour doorman, on-site garage, landscaped roof deck, and short walk to the Second Avenue Subway are genuine differentiators in the Yorkville co-op set and should anchor the marketing.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering The Plymouth House, also evaluate these nearby Upper East Side / Yorkville cooperatives and buildings:
- 21 East 87th Street — Upper East Side cooperative on the same street, further west toward Central Park
- 180 East 88th Street — Contemporary Carnegie Hill condominium alternative one block north
- 200 East 89th Street — Nearby Yorkville full-service building
- 455 East 86th Street — Full-service Yorkville option to the south
- 2 East 88th Street — Prewar Upper East Side cooperative alternative near Fifth Avenue
- 131 East 93rd Street — Carnegie Hill cooperative to the north
More Upper East Side buildings
- 233 East 70th Street — 1957 co-op by H.I. Feldman
- The Park East (233 East 86th Street) — 1983 co-op by Liebman & Liebman
- 235 East 73rd Street (Eastgate) — 1936 co-op by Emery Roth
- 237 East 88th Street — 1920 condominium
- 238 East 84th Street — 1962 co-op
- 240 East 79th Street — 1929 co-op
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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