- Year built
- 2001
- Type
- Condominium
- Units
- 80
- Floors
- 14
- Landmark
- No
- Pets
- Pets permitted; cats and dogs allowed
- Subletting
- Permitted under the condominium declaration
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
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
- $1,151
- Listing discount
- 2.1%
- Recorded sales
- 101
- On record
- 2003–2026
250 East 30th Street — The Sycamore — is a full-service condominium built in 2001 in Kips Bay, the residential pocket between Murray Hill and Gramercy on Manhattan's east side. Among the neighborhood's condominium stock it stands out for the combination it offers at an accessible price point: roughly eighty apartments, a complete service operation with a live-in resident manager, and a genuine amenity package — features more often associated with larger or more expensive buildings.
The building's market argument is convenience and completeness. Kips Bay is one of the more practical residential neighborhoods in central Manhattan — quiet, well-served by transit, and anchored by the NYU Langone and Bellevue medical corridor that drives steady demand from professionals working nearby. The Sycamore delivers a turnkey, full-service condominium home in that setting without the carrying costs of a trophy address, which has kept it consistently liquid.
For buyers who want the flexibility of condominium ownership — pied-à-terre use, investment potential, and a straightforward resale process — combined with full building services in a central, well-connected location, The Sycamore is a natural fit. It is a workhorse Kips Bay condominium: well-run, well-located, and actively traded.
Architecture and unit composition
The Sycamore presents as a contemporary red-brick high-rise of roughly 14 to 15 stories, a clean early-2000s condominium design. Apartments feature high ceilings, hardwood strip floors, oversized windows, and video-intercom systems; many residences include in-unit washer-dryers. Upper-floor units capture panoramic views — the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, One World Trade, and, from the best lines, the East River.
As a condominium, apartments are valued on a price-per-square-foot basis. Floor, exposure, view, and renovation condition are the dominant variables between comparable lines, with the upper floors carrying the building's view premium. The unit mix supports a range of buyers, from studios and one-bedrooms through larger layouts.
Building operations
The Sycamore operates as a full-service condominium: a 24-hour doorman, a concierge, a live-in resident manager, a fitness center, a residents' lounge, a landscaped roof deck, and laundry on every floor. For a building of its size, that is a strong service-and-amenity profile, and the live-in resident manager is a meaningful operational advantage.
Governance is by a condominium board. Condominium ownership carries the flexibility characteristic of the form: pied-à-terre use, investment ownership, and subletting are permitted under the declaration, pets are permitted, and resales are not subject to cooperative-style board approval. Any right-of-first-refusal mechanics and renovation rules should be reviewed against the current bylaws and house rules. Review the common-charge structure, board minutes, and reserve status during due diligence, as with any building of this vintage.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $60,948/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $63
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
250 East 30th Street is an actively traded Kips Bay condominium with a healthy secondary market — a function of its size and full-service profile. As a condo, apartments are read on a price-per-square-foot basis, and the building's roughly eighty units provide a reasonable supply of recent in-building comparables to anchor pricing. Recorded transfers establish a mid-market band consistent with the building's layout profile, with the upper floors and view lines commanding the premium.
The pricing argument is full-service value in a central, transit-rich location: a complete-amenity condominium at a Kips Bay price point below the comparable inventory in Murray Hill and Gramercy proper. Floor, view, and renovation condition are the primary swing factors. Verify the most recent closings against NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers and exclude any non-arms-length transfers from your analysis.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 9D | 1 BR · 1 BA · 562 sf | $695,000 | $1,237/sf | -2.1% |
| May 7, 2026 | 7F | 1 BR · 1 BA · 602 sf | $702,500 | $1,167/sf | -1.1% |
| May 1, 2026 | 14B | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 836 sf | $800,000 | $957/sf | -5.9% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8B | 1 BR · 1 BA · 638 sf | $720,000 | $1,129/sf | +2.9% |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 14A | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 995 sf | $1,150,000 | $1,156/sf | -4.2% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | PHA | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,594 sf | $1,250,000 | $784/sf | -23.1% |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 15A | 1,594 sf | $1,250,000 | $784/sf | off-mkt |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 5B | 1 BR · 1 BA · 638 sf | $735,000 | $1,152/sf | -2.0% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,151/sf across 5 sales. Median listing discount 2.1% 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 1-00910-7501) 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
Condo flexibility is real. No board approval to purchase; pied-à-terre, investment use, and subletting are permitted under the declaration. Confirm the specifics at offer stage.
The view premium is floor-driven. Upper-floor units carry the building's open exposures and skyline views. View the specific line in person.
Full service at an accessible price is the draw. Weigh the doorman, concierge, live-in manager, gym, lounge, and roof deck against the common-charge level.
Diligence on the building applies. Review the common-charge structure, board minutes, and reserve status during due diligence.
Run the mansion-tax math. At and above $1M, the cliff thresholds apply — model them.
What to know if you’re selling
Comparable selection drives price. With a reasonable supply of in-building comps, defensible pricing depends on choosing the right recent sales and adjusting for floor, view, and condition.
Lead with full-service value and views. Doorman, concierge, live-in manager, and upper-floor skyline exposures are the marketing story.
Closing is condo-fast. Resales are not subject to board approval; expect a 30–45 day path from contract to closing.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 250 East 30th Street, also evaluate:
- 250 East 31st Street — boutique Kips Bay condominium directly nearby
- 45 East 22nd Street — Gramercy / Flatiron condominium nearby
- 300 East 40th Street — Murray Hill / Tudor City-area condominium
- 111 Fourth Avenue — nearby Gramercy-area cooperative
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across Gramercy — read The Roebling Team Guide to Gramercy.
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