- Year built
- 1941
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 75
- Floors
- 12
- Pets
- Pets permitted
- Flip tax
- 2% of sale price, paid by the seller
Every recorded sale at this building, 2004–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 2BR median
- $980K
- Recent range
- $700K – $1.9M
- Listing discount
- 3.4%
- Recorded transfers
- 65
33 East End Avenue — River Edge House — is a 1941 prewar cooperative that helped launch the reconstruction of lower East End Avenue. Designed by William I. Hohauser and credited by architectural historians with initiating the transformation of the corridor, it sits directly on the East River Esplanade beside Carl Schurz Park, delivering river views and a genuine prewar red-brick presence at Yorkville pricing well below the Fifth-and-Park band.
The building's appeal begins with its East River location and views. On the Esplanade at 81st Street, adjacent to Carl Schurz Park and Gracie Mansion, many apartments capture open river and park exposures — the kind of light and outlook that defines East End Avenue's quiet, residential character. Layered onto that is a balcony-forward prewar program: most units have private balconies, an uncommon feature for a 1941 building and a meaningful differentiator on the corridor.
Its historical significance is documented. Stern, Mellins, and Fishman's New York 1960 credit Hohauser's River Edge House with initiating the reconstruction of lower East End Avenue — placing the building at the origin of the neighborhood's mid-century residential identity rather than as a follower of it.
Architecture and unit composition
River Edge House is a 12-story, 75-unit prewar red-brick cooperative completed in 1941 by architect William I. Hohauser, a designer known for Art Deco apartment houses and theaters. The facade features rusticated masonry at the first floor and simple white window reveals; the East 81st Street entrance is set off by a dark-green polished granite surround and canopy. Interiors carry prewar detailing — archways, moldings, and herringbone floors — and most apartments include private balconies.
The apartment mix runs from one-bedrooms through larger combined units, with many lines oriented toward the East River and Carl Schurz Park. The building was converted to cooperative ownership in 1972, a relatively early conversion that signals an established shareholder culture.
Building operations
River Edge House operates as a full-service prewar cooperative with a full-time doorman, porter, live-in superintendent, elevator, fitness center, central laundry room, private storage, and a bike room. The building does not have a parking garage or roof deck. Its riverfront position on the Esplanade is a defining amenity in its own right.
Financing is capped at 75% (25% minimum down payment). The flip tax is 2% of the sale price, paid by the seller; the exact basis should be confirmed with management. Subletting is permitted with board approval, and pied-à-terre ownership is permitted; guarantors and co-purchasers are considered on a case-by-case basis. As with any cooperative, board approval and a board interview are required.
Recent sales
River Edge House trades as a prewar East River cooperative, with value expressed on a per-room and per-share basis. Pricing reflects the quiet, view-oriented character of East End Avenue: one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms in the mid-to-upper six figures, with larger combined and duplex units reaching into the low millions, driven substantially by river exposure and balcony configuration. Recent activity has confirmed that river-facing and balconied lines command a premium within the building. As with any cooperative, per-room value is best read within a unit's specific line, floor, exposure, and condition rather than a single building average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 4F | 2 BR · 1 BA · 985 sf | $775,000 | $787/sf | -1.9% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 7C | 2 BR · 1 BA · 1,100 sf | $980,000 | $891/sf | off-mkt |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 9F | 2 BR · 1 BA | $735,000 | -2.0% | |
| Jan 11, 2026 | 3M | 1 BR · 1 BA | $700,000 | -3.4% | |
| Jan 8, 2026 | M3 | 1 BR · 1 BA · 950 sf | $700,000 | $737/sf | off-mkt |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 12A | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,100,000 | -7.9% | |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 8B | 3 BR · 3 BA · 2,080 sf | $1,949,000 | $937/sf | -15.1% |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 10D | 1 BR · 1 BA | $565,000 | -5.7% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $817/sf across 2 sales. Median listing discount 4.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | 6A | $800,000 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 2A | $1,175,000 |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 8BC | $1,949,000 |
| Oct 7, 2021 | 11D | $525,000 |
| Mar 4, 2020 | 2C | $699,000 |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 6C | $750,000 |
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 1-01589-0023) 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 river location and views are the core value. Directly on the East River Esplanade beside Carl Schurz Park — open river and park exposures define the best lines.
Balconies are an uncommon prewar feature. Most units have private balconies, a genuine differentiator for a 1941 building.
Underwrite the 2% seller flip tax and the maintenance. Both factor into resale economics and monthly carry; model them against comparable East End co-ops.
Financing is capped at 75%. Plan for a minimum 25% down payment and standard post-closing liquidity review.
Board approval and a board interview are required. Build the cooperative timeline into your plan; subletting is allowed with board approval, and pied-à-terre ownership is permitted.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the river. East River and Carl Schurz Park views, the Esplanade setting, and the building's documented role in the corridor's history are the marketing story.
Highlight the balcony. Private outdoor space is a scarce prewar feature and a real value driver on this corridor.
Price against river-facing comparables. Exposure and balcony configuration drive per-room variation more than floor alone.
Prepare a clean board package. Well-documented financials and realistic guidance on board requirements shorten the path to approval.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 33 East End, also evaluate:
- 40 East End Avenue — nearby East End Avenue building
- 20 East End Avenue — nearby East End Avenue condominium
- 170 East End Avenue — nearby East End Avenue building
- 525 East 82nd Street (The Mansion House) — nearby Yorkville riverfront cooperative
The Roebling Team at River Edge House
The Roebling Team at Compass specializes in Central Park West, the Upper East Side, and the broader Park-facing Manhattan market. We publish this building profile because buyers and sellers in prewar cooperatives deserve building-specific intelligence — architecture, operational reality, board policy, and apartment-level pricing context — not generic market commentary.
If you're considering a purchase or sale at 33 East End, 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 — financial structuring, board-package strategy, comparable analysis at the apartment level, and the pacing that fits your timeline.
The neighborhood
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