The DeSoto (2460 Broadway)
2460 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
BBL 1012390023 · BIN 1033584
- Year built
- 1917
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 89
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditions
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not stated
- Flip tax
- 2.5% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 2BR median, 2023–2026
- $1.3M
- 8 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $680K – $2.1M
- Listing discount
- 2.9%
- Recorded transfers
- 88
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The DeSoto at 2460 Broadway is a 1917 Beaux-Arts apartment house by Schwartz & Gross — one of the most prolific and accomplished firms of the pre-war Manhattan apartment boom, responsible for distinguished buildings across the Upper West Side, Park Avenue, and Central Park West. Positioned on the corner of Broadway and West 91st Street, the building anchors a stretch of the Broadway corridor where some of the avenue's most substantial early-20th-century apartment houses cluster.
The Beaux-Arts vocabulary is on full display: a three-story masonry base, decorative balconies, banded courses dividing the façade, and a two-story entrance surround framed by four globular sconces that leads to a marble lobby with original stained glass. The building's terra-cotta cornice — temporarily removed in 1983 and carefully restored in 1986 — is a defining element of its profile. This is the architecture of a moment when the Upper West Side's avenues were being built up with apartment houses meant to rival the townhouse living they were beginning to replace.
The Broadway corridor occupies a particular position in the Upper West Side market. Buildings here combine pre-war architecture and full-service operation with the energy and convenience of Broadway itself — the 1/2/3 trains at 96th Street and the local at 86th and 79th, the neighborhood's commercial spine, and Riverside and Central Parks each a few blocks to either side. The DeSoto delivers that combination from a corner address with the architectural pedigree to match, and with an amenity set — roof deck, children's playroom, bike room — broader than many of its pre-war peers.
Architecture and unit composition
The building's 89 apartments span 13 stories, with the layouts and proportions typical of 1917 pre-war design — formal entry, generous rooms, and the high ceilings of the era. As originally planned, units ran to gracious five-, six-, and seven-room configurations; over the building's long life some have been combined or reconfigured, and the board has historically permitted in-unit washer/dryer installation and bath additions with approval.
Corner apartments at Broadway and 91st carry dual exposures and the building's clearest light. Original detail — hardwood floors, moldings, oversized windows — survives in varying degrees depending on each apartment's renovation history. Buyers should evaluate ceiling heights, exposure, floor, and condition on an apartment-by-apartment basis.
Building operations
The DeSoto operates as a full-service pre-war cooperative with a full-time door attendant, elevator service, and a live-in superintendent. Shared amenities include a roof deck, a children's playroom, a central laundry, and a bike room — a fuller package than the bare pre-war norm. The building has 89 units; review the current budget and audited statements for staffing and operating costs.
On policy, the building is welcoming by Upper West Side co-op standards: pets are permitted, financing is allowed up to 80%, and sublets are permitted with board consent. A 2.5% flip tax is paid by the seller on resale. Purchases clear through a standard board application and interview, and shareholders in primary residence benefit from the NYC co-op/condo property-tax abatement.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of September 2026. They are shown as published, item by item; no total is added because the total depends on the transaction. Deposits are listed apart from nonrefundable charges.
- Terms
- 2.5% of the Gross Sale Price
- Rate
- 2.5% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
9 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $600 or $1,000 (Trust Purchase - if permitted by Corporation) | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing Fee for Co-applicant or GuarantorPer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 per Co-applicant/ Guarantor | Refundable Not stated |
| Background Report FeeConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant (additional $75 for criminal check if required by the Board) | Refundable Not stated |
| Lead Based Paint Disclosure Fee | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $75 | Refundable Not stated |
| Financing FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $300 (if financing) | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePer share | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $800 ($850 without a Broker) plus $0.05 per share | Refundable Not stated |
| Sale by an Estate or Trust - Closing FeePer share | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $1,000 plus $0.05 per share | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out Deposit | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
9 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
| Lead Based Paint Disclosure Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $75 | Refundable Not stated |
| Subletting SurchargeRecurring | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount 15% of the Yearly Gross Rental, but No Less than 20% the Annual Maintenance | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $300 | Refundable Not stated |
| Background Report FeeConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant (additional $75 for criminal check if required by the Board) | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move In Deposit | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Sublet FeeRecurring | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Equivalent to 15% of annual gross rent being charged, but not less than 20% of the annual maintenance | Refundable Not stated |
| Lease Renewal Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $300 | Refundable Not stated |
Refinance
2 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Not stated |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Not stated |
Ownership transfer
1 item
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Contact Transfer Agent for fee schedule | Refundable Not stated |
Management updates its schedule without a public filing. The date is when management last updated the page, not when a rule changed. Confirm the current schedule with management before you apply.
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Sublet and pied-à-terre policy
A condominium owner leasing a unit and a co-op shareholder subletting are different rules, and a building-wide rule is different from a restriction on one apartment. This is the building's rule; confirm it for the specific apartment.
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditionsBoard approvalSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not statedOn policy, the building is welcoming by Upper West Side co-op standards: pets are permitted, financing is allowed up to 80%, and sublets are permitted with board consent. A seller-paid 2.5% flip tax, subletting permitted with conditions and pets permitted are documented;Source: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $626 per room a monthMedian of 9 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
Maintenance as recorded with each sale. A co-op's maintenance already covers the building's real estate taxes and the building's own mortgage, if it has one; add your own loan payment for the monthly outlay. A summary of recorded sales, not a current bill; charges change.
Building staffing and amenities
- Doorman
- Full-time doormanSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Live-in superintendent
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Playroom, roof deck, bike storage, laundry roomSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
Staffing and amenities as our building profile and recent listing records describe them. A feature not listed is not confirmed absent. Outdoor space, parking and some facilities can belong to particular apartments or to a separate owner; confirm access for the specific apartment.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $63,918/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $57
- Modeled exposure split equally across 94 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; co-op shareholders are typically charged by share allocation.
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
See full Local Law 97 analysis — emissions history, scenarios, methodology →Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. A filed Safe grade is not a guarantee of current condition: owners still maintain the facade and, where required, observe parapets each year. Future inspection timing (Local Law 49 of 2025 changed the cycle framework from October 1, 2026), repair and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
How to read this, and where it comes from
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who meets DOB’s FISP qualifications and signs the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent).
Penalties shown are amounts DOB assessed against filings on record across 2005–10 to 2025–30. The FISP dataset does not record whether they were paid, contested or remain open, so treat the figure as history rather than a current balance and confirm the building’s standing with the managing agent.
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Recent sales
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 | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | 77 | 2 BR · 1 BA | $1,140,000 | +4.1% | |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 111 | 2 BR · 1 BA | $1,280,000 | -1.2% | |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 76 | 2 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,300 sf | $1,800,018 | $1,385/sf | +12.9% |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 31 | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,200 sf | $1,495,000 | $1,246/sf | +0.0% |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 117 | 2 BR · 1 BA | $1,360,000 | -2.9% | |
| May 14, 2025 | 43 | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $1,600,000 | -13.5% | |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 87 | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,240,000 | -0.8% | |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 134 | 1 BR · 1 BA | $680,000 | -2.9% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2025): a median $1,316/sf (recorded) across 2 sales. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 0.8% 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 1-01239-0023). 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; square footage on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
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At the recent median sale of $1.36M (9 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $27,250 to close, or 2.0% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $13,600
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $13,650
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
The architecture is the headline. Schwartz & Gross authorship and genuine Beaux-Arts detail — the cornice, the balconies, the sconced entrance, the lobby stained glass — distinguish the building.
Know the documented policies. A seller-paid 2.5% flip tax, subletting permitted with conditions and pets permitted are documented; 80% financing is reported but not documented, so confirm it and the current rules in the proprietary lease, house rules and application instructions.
Corner and high-floor apartments are the premium inventory. Exposure and light drive value within the building.
The amenity set adds daily value. A roof deck, playroom, and bike room are real differentiators in pre-war inventory.
Renovation level drives value. Condition varies across a building of this age, and the board's openness to alterations rewards thoughtful renovation.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the Beaux-Arts pedigree. The 1917 Schwartz & Gross authorship, the restored terra-cotta cornice, and the period lobby are genuine differentiators.
Foreground the amenities and the friendly rules. Roof deck, playroom, 80% financing, and permitted sublets widen the buyer pool meaningfully.
Differentiate by exposure and condition. Corner, high-floor, and renovated apartments warrant bespoke positioning.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. Generally 4–8 weeks from contract to closing.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering The DeSoto, also evaluate:
- 2380 Broadway — Broadway corridor rental building nearby
- 2480 Broadway — 1922 pre-war Broadway co-op nearby
More Upper West Side buildings
- 2273 Broadway — 1900 co-op by Emery Roth
- The Rousseau (2280 Broadway / 221 West 82nd Street) — 1923 condop by Emery Roth
- 2373 Broadway (The Boulevard) — 1987 condop by SLCE Architects
- The Westly (2461 Broadway) — 2021 condominium
- The Clayton (2480 Broadway) — 1922 co-op by Rosario Candela
- 2505 Broadway — 2022 condominium
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Upper West Side — read The Roebling Team Guide to Upper West 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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