315 East 72nd Street
315 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021
BBL 1014470009 · BIN 1044878
- Year built
- 1958
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- About 219
- 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
- Dogs and cats
- Permitted with conditions
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
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, 2026 to date
- $1,123
- floor-adjusted, 2 sales
- Listing discount
- 2.1%
- Recorded sales
- 221
- On record
- 2003–2026
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315 East 72nd Street is a late-1950s postwar cooperative in the heart of Lenox Hill, on the 72nd Street block between First and Second Avenues. It belongs to the substantial, well-run tier of postwar UES housing, but with two unusual strengths: a more architecturally considered base than the era's plainest towers — a two-story rusticated limestone surround leading to a handsome step-down lobby — and, for buyers, a notably owner-friendly governance posture.
The location places residents in the dense, amenity-rich center of the Upper East Side, with the restaurants and neighborhood retail of the 70s blocks at the door, the 6 train at 68th and 77th Streets, the Q at 72nd and Second, and the cultural anchors of Fifth Avenue and the park a short distance west. The building converted to cooperative ownership in 1985, leaving it with the deep unit count and operating scale of a purpose-built rental.
What sets 315 East 72nd apart from much of the postwar field is its rules. The cooperative carries no flip tax, permits washer/dryers in-unit, allows pied-à-terre and co-purchase arrangements, and permits subletting on a live-three, sublet-two basis — a combination of flexibility that is genuinely rare among UES co-ops and a real selling point for buyers and investors weighing long-term ownership.
Architecture and unit composition
The roughly 219 apartments span 20 stories in a postwar floor-plan vocabulary — efficient room divisions, practical kitchens and baths, and the larger windows of late-1950s construction. A subset of apartments carries balconies or terraces, an above-average feature for the era, and the building permits in-unit washer/dryers. The two-story limestone base and step-down lobby give the building a more finished street presence than many of its postwar contemporaries.
Higher floors capture longer cross-street and open views; layouts run from one-bedrooms through larger family configurations, with outdoor space and renovation status varying line to line.
Building operations
315 East 72nd Street operates as a full-service cooperative with a full-time doorman and concierge, a live-in superintendent, laundry on every floor, a common garden, a common roof deck, an on-site garage, rentable storage, and a bike room. Pets are welcome subject to board approval (the house rules permit up to three cats and two dogs for shareholders), and the building permits in-unit washer/dryers, pied-à-terre and co-purchase arrangements, and subletting after three years of residency.
The building has roughly 219 units, no flip tax and no underlying mortgage; review the current budget, audited statements, debt and any assessments. Many shareholders here also qualify for the NYC Cooperative & Condominium Property Tax Abatement as primary residents.
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.
Purchase
12 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 plus $200 per additional applicant/guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant and adult occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Rerun FeeConditionalConditions: If frozenPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Expedited Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Incomplete Application FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $200 for one bedroom apartments, $400 for two-bedroom apartments, $600 for larger apartments | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $200 for one bedroom apartments, $400 for two-bedroom apartments, $600 for larger apartments | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $400 if financing | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer Agent Closing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $850, $1100 if closing remotely. | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In DepositTo Applicant following the move, subject to any charges for repair of damage to the public areasPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-Out DepositTo Applicant following the move, subject to any charges for repair of damage to the public areasPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
11 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $200 for one bedroom apartments, $400 for two-bedroom apartments, $600 for larger apartments | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,500 or 10% of annual maintenance, whichever is greater | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant/guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 for one bedroom apartments, $400 for two-bedroom apartments, $600 for larger apartments | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Processing FeeConditionalConditions: If 2nd Applicant and/or GuarantorPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount 200.00 ( If applicable ) | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out DepositTo Applicant following the move, subject to any charges for repair of damage to the public areasPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-In DepositTo Applicant following the move, subject to any charges for repair of damage to the public areasPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1500 or 10% of the annual maintenance, whichever is greater | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
1 item
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Alteration
2 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Upon approval | Amount $250 for type I, $1000 for type II, and $2500 for type III | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When Upon approval | Amount $5,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Ownership transfer
7 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate TransferConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Name change/spouse add/removalConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer into a TrustConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer to a Family Member and a Third PartyConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing Fee for all TransfersPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $850 | 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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Financing and purchase requirements
- Guarantors
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Co-purchasing
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Purchase or lease by a corporation
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
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 conditionsLive 3 - rent 2.Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Wait before a sublet
- 3 yearsSource: 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
- Dogs and cats
- Permitted with conditionsCats (Max. 3)/Dogs (Max. 2) allowed. Shareholders only. Subtenants-No Pets.Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $512 per room a monthMedian of 18 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $1.88 per square foot a monthMedian of 5 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
- Concierge
- YesSource: 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
- Roof deck, garden, garage, bike storageSource: 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
- $50,605/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $19
- Modeled exposure split equally across 219 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 filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the inspector (QEWI) 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 — a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who meets DOB’s FISP qualifications and signs the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent).
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Sublet policy
- Allowed (live 3 - rent 2)
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
- Policies and fees
- App Processing $700 + $200/additional applicant; Credit Report $125/applicant; Sublet Fee $1,500 or 10% annual maintenance (greater); Transfer Agent Closing Fee $850 ($1,100 remote); Move-In/Out deposit $1,000 each
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | 8D | 1 BR · 1 BA | $760,000 | +3.4% | |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 17J | 1 BR · 1 BA · 900 sf | $995,000 | $1,106/sf | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2026 | 9H | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,800 sf | $2,375,000 | $1,319/sf | +1.1% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 16A | 1 BA | $650,000 | +0.0% | |
| Jan 5, 2026 | 16D | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,585,000 | +0.0% | |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 16J | 1 BR · 1 BA | $840,000 | -5.1% | |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 20E | 3 BR · 2 BA | $1,525,000 | -4.6% | |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 12J | 1 BR · 1 BA · 900 sf | $935,000 | $1,039/sf | -1.6% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,123/sf (floor-adjusted) across 2 sales. Floor-adjusted means each sale is restated to a constant mix of floors, so the figure can differ from the plain median of the sales listed above. 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 1-01447-0009). 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.
Closed rents at 315 East 72nd Street, last 36 months
| Size | Leases | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedroom | 2 | $7,247 |
4 closed sublet leases, October 2023 to September 2026. Most recent lease April 2026. Based on few leases. Sizes with fewer than 2 leases are not shown. Compiled by The Roebling Team at Compass from closed leases.
What would your apartment rent for?
The figures above are the building's closed leases. Enter your apartment and I'll send you what yours would rent for, from comparable leases at 315 East 72nd Street and nearby.
At the recent median sale of $920K (12 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $12,000 to close, or 1.3% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $12,000
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 governance is the differentiator. No flip tax, in-unit washer/dryers, pied-à-terre and co-purchase allowances, and a live-three/sublet-two policy make this one of the more flexible postwar co-ops in the neighborhood.
Outdoor space is a real feature. Balconies and terraces on a subset of lines, plus the common garden and roof deck, set this building apart from plainer postwar peers; confirm what a given apartment includes.
The location is central and convenient. Full-service operation in the heart of Lenox Hill, with the 6 and Q lines close by, at accessible pricing.
Pets are welcome. The house rules permit up to three cats and two dogs for shareholders.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the flexibility and the amenities. The no-flip-tax structure, sublet and pied-à-terre allowances, the finished limestone base and step-down lobby, the garden, roof deck, and garage are the marketing anchors.
Price against central-Lenox Hill postwar inventory. Comparable analysis should draw from the neighborhood's postwar cooperatives, with adjustments for floor, exposure, and outdoor space.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. Plan on roughly 6–8 weeks from contract signing to closing, with board approval the gating step.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 315 East 72nd Street, also evaluate:
- 360 East 72nd Street — large postwar UES cooperative nearby
- 420 East 72nd Street — central-UES full-service peer
- 220 East 73rd Street — postwar UES cooperative nearby
- 200 East 74th Street — full-service postwar peer
- 315 East 70th Street — nearby postwar UES building
- 175 East 77th Street — central-UES postwar cooperative
More Upper East Side buildings
- 315 East 65th Street (Manhattan East) — 1962 co-op
- 315 East 68th Street — 1931 co-op by George and Edward Blum
- 315 East 70th Street — 1960 co-op
- 320 East 72nd Street — 1930 co-op by Lafayette A. Goldstone
- 320 East 86th Street — 1925 condop
- The Park Mansion, 320 East 82nd Street — 1915 condominium
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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