27 East 65th Street
27 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065
Lenox Hill, Upper East Side
BBL 1013800023 · BIN 1041128
- Year built
- 1959
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark
- No
Every recorded sale at this building, 2004–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 2BR median
- $850K
- Recent range
- $325K – $1M
- Listing discount
- 5.8%
- Recorded transfers
- 57
27 East 65th Street is a full-service post-war cooperative in the heart of Lenox Hill, on a prime block between Madison and Park Avenues. The location is the building's central asset: this is one of the most coveted residential stretches of the Upper East Side, a short walk from Central Park, steps from the Madison Avenue retail spine, and surrounded by the pre-war townhouses and cooperatives that define the neighborhood. The building itself is a clean, well-run white-glove co-op — a pale-brick tower that trades on service, location, and value rather than architectural drama.
For buyers, the appeal is straightforward: a doorman-and-concierge co-op at a Madison Avenue address, with a roof deck and the practical amenities of a full-service building, at a price point more accessible than the pre-war stock on the avenues themselves. It is the kind of building that lets a buyer own on one of the best blocks in the city without the capital threshold of a Park Avenue Candela.
Architecture and unit composition
27 East 65th Street is a representative post-war elevator building, distinguished within its category by a handsome pale brick façade and a corner presence near Madison Avenue. Rising 16 stories with 82 apartments, it holds the efficient, light-filled layouts characteristic of the era — well-proportioned one- and two-bedroom homes, with larger and combined layouts on the upper floors. Post-war construction means rational floor plans and a reliable elevator-building infrastructure rather than pre-war ornament.
The building carries a roof deck, a bicycle room, and private resident storage — a useful amenity set for the location — all run by a full-time door and concierge staff.
Building operations
27 East 65th Street is a full-service cooperative staffed by a full-time doorman and concierge, with a roof deck, bike room, and storage on premises. Financing is permitted up to 65% of the purchase price, and a 1% flip tax is paid at closing. The building is pet-friendly, with dogs considered on a case-by-case basis. The board's posture is comparatively flexible: pieds-à-terre, co-purchasing, and guarantors are permitted with board approval — an advantage for buyers who need that latitude. Washer/dryers are permitted in the units. Purchases clear through a full board application and interview.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $1,744/yr
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $103,337/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $2 – $105
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. Facade inspections run on a fixed five-year cycle; future inspection, repair, and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
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
- 1% of purchase price (paid by seller)
- Sublet policy
- Allowed; Corporate Sublet Fee escalates 1/2/3 months rental fee in years 1/2/3; app fee $550
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
- Notable fees
- Closing Fee $800 ($850 without broker) plus $0.05/share; guarantors/co-purchasing allowed
Recent sales
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 | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | 11D | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,500 sf | $970,000 | $647/sf | -2.5% |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 5BC | 3 BR · 3 BA · 2,100 sf | $985,000 | $469/sf | -1.0% |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 8B | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,500 sf | $1,025,000 | $683/sf | -14.6% |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 8E | 1 BR · 1 BA | $685,000 | -1.4% | |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 7C | 1 BR · 1 BA · 700 sf | $325,000 | $464/sf | -27.8% |
| May 8, 2025 | 3A | 2 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,150 sf | $550,000 | $478/sf | -8.3% |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 12E | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,850 sf | $925,000 | $500/sf | -7.5% |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 6D | 2 BR · 2.5 BA | $650,000 | off-mkt |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $650/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 4.1% 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 1-01380-0023) 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 on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
What to know if you’re buying
The flexibility is the differentiator. With pieds-à-terre, co-purchasing, and guarantors all permitted with board approval, the building accommodates buyers — younger purchasers, part-time residents, parents helping children — whom stricter Upper East Side co-ops turn away. Plan for up to 65% financing and the post-closing liquidity the board will expect. Budget the 1% flip tax into your closing costs. The building is pet-friendly, with dogs case-by-case, and washer/dryers are permitted in-unit — a meaningful convenience. The value proposition is a Madison Avenue address with full service at a post-war price.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the block and the flexibility. A full-service co-op between Madison and Park, with a board that permits pieds-à-terre and co-purchasing, appeals to a notably wide buyer pool — surface both early. The in-unit washer/dryer allowance is a real selling point in a post-war building; foreground it. Price to the Lenox Hill post-war comparison set, with a premium for the Madison Avenue proximity — the relevant benchmarks are nearby full-service post-war co-ops, not the pre-war avenues. Prepare buyers for the board; even with a flexible policy, a clean, well-documented package moves faster, and we vet buyers for board-readiness before an accepted offer.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 27 East 65th Street, also evaluate nearby Lenox Hill and Upper East Side cooperatives:
- 30 East 65th Street — cooperative on the same block
- 44 East 65th Street — Lenox Hill co-op nearby
- 160 East 65th Street — full-service East 65th Street cooperative
- 1000 Park Avenue — pre-war Park Avenue co-op to the north
- 1020 Park Avenue — Upper East Side cooperative on the avenue
The neighborhood
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