235 East 87th Street (The Plymouth House)
235 East 87th Street, New York, NY 10128
- 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, 2004–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 2BR median
- $810K
- Recent range
- $520K – $2.7M
- Listing discount
- 2.8%
- Recorded transfers
- 154
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. It is a building where a first-time co-op buyer, a right-sizing empty-nester, and a long-hold owner-occupant can all find a rational fit.
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 — including a side ramp for strollers, carriages, and wheelchair access — reflect the building's practical, family-friendly operating posture.
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
Facade safety — Local Law 11
Safe to live in today — but the last inspection flagged repairs that are due on a deadline, so facade work and its cost are coming. Whether that’s a real concern depends on the scope, the timing, and how the building plans to pay for it — reserves or an assessment — which is exactly what we’d dig into 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 →Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- Flip Tax: 2% of Transfer Consideration.
- Sublet policy
- Subletting 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, 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 | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | 10K | 3 BR · 2 BA | $1,115,000 | -2.2% |
| Jan 5, 2026 | 9I | 5 BR · 1 BA | $540,000 | -9.8% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 10B | 2 BR · 1 BA | $810,000 | +1.4% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 7E | 5 BR · 1 BA | $520,000 | -2.8% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 9K | 3 BR · 2 BA | $1,140,000 | -17.1% |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 6H | 1 BR · 1 BA | $570,000 | -2.6% |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 8G | 1 BR · 1 BA | $550,000 | -15.3% |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 9BC | 4 BR · 3 BA | $2,685,000 | -0.4% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2024): a median $771/sf across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 3.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | 6I | $535,000 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 2F | $535,000 |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 7D | $2,950,000 |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 11K | $725,000 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 4C | $1,275,000 |
| Jan 5, 2022 | 1J | $799,000 |
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 1-01533-0122) 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.
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
The Roebling Team at The Plymouth House
The Roebling Team at Compass specializes in the Upper East Side, including the Yorkville full-service cooperative market. We publish this building profile because co-op buyers and sellers deserve building-specific intelligence — architecture, operating reality, board policy, and per-room pricing context at the apartment level — not generic market commentary.
If you're considering a purchase or sale at The Plymouth House, a 30-minute consultation is the right starting point. We'll bring the full context this page provides plus the transactional specifics your situation requires — board-package preparation, financing structure inside the building's cap, due-diligence priorities, and a per-room comparable analysis at the apartment level.
The neighborhood
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