333 East 68th Street
333 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065
BBL 1014430011 · BIN 1044754
- Year built
- 1928
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- About 64
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Flip tax
- 2% of the purchase price, paid by the buyer
- 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, 2023–2025
- $1.6M
- 5 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $1.1M – $2.8M
- Listing discount
- 3.1%
- Recorded transfers
- 64
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333 East 68th Street is a 1928 pre-war cooperative with a generous physical plan for its Lenox Hill cross-street setting. The building is organized around a lushly landscaped central entrance courtyard, with a nine-story wing and a fifteen-story wing arranged to give apartments multiple exposures — a layout conceived in the pre-air-conditioning era, when cross-ventilation was a design priority rather than a luxury. Ivy drapes the front facade, a planted walkway leads in from the street, and the courtyard gives the building a settled, garden-apartment character distinct from the typical street-wall pre-war block. Cross & Cross, whose work shaped a notable share of Old New York's residential and institutional architecture, served as the building's supervising architects.
At roughly 64 apartments, 333 East 68th is a mid-scale cooperative — large enough to carry a deep amenity roster for a building of its vintage, with only two apartments per elevator landing on the typical floors. The Lenox Hill location places residents on a residential cross street within easy reach of the Second and Third Avenue corridors, the Q train at 72nd and Second, and the major medical and institutional district to the south and east.
For buyers, the appeal is a pre-war cooperative with genuine outdoor space, multiple-exposure light, an amenity set that includes a garden courtyard and an outdoor playground, and a welcoming pet policy, at Lenox Hill pricing.
Architecture and unit composition
The roughly 64 apartments span the two wings in configurations from one- and two-bedrooms to larger layouts. The multiple-exposure arrangement means many apartments enjoy cross-ventilation and light from more than one direction — a structural advantage of the courtyard plan — and the typical floor carries only two apartments per elevator landing, supporting privacy.
Pre-war signatures of the 1928 vintage are typical here: high ceilings, entry foyers, separated living and dining rooms, and the room proportions that define the era's apartment design. Layouts vary meaningfully across the two wings.
Building operations
333 East 68th operates as a full-service pre-war cooperative with full-time doorman coverage, elevator service, and a live-in superintendent, supported by an amenity roster that is deep for a building of its era: a landscaped garden courtyard with seating areas, an outdoor playground, a fitness room, a bike room, central laundry, and storage. The building is pet-friendly — a meaningful differentiator within the pre-war Lenox Hill stock.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of October 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
- Equal to 2% of the purchase price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Buyer
Source: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
Purchase
29 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Adjournment FeeConditionalPayable by Buyer or SellerPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approvalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $400.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $200.00 per power of attorney (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Adjournment FeeConditionalPayable by Buyer or SellerPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Closing in another location, mail closingPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $1,100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Sale FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approvalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) (paid by Buyer or Seller) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Lost Stock & Lease FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $600.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $200.00 per power of attorney (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT a Bank Attorney PresentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Administrative FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $25 | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing Overtime Fee - paid by Buyer or SellerConditional · Per hourConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $250.00 per hour after 2 hours from scheduled time ($250.00 minimum) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Postponement FeeConditionalConditions: Less than 48 Hours' NoticePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Prepaid Maintenance FeeConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount Due if the closing is scheduled after the 10th of the month | Refundable Not stated |
| Trust Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Undertaking FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing Overtime Fee - paid by Buyer or SellerConditional · Per hourConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $250.00 per hour after 2 hours from scheduled time ($250.00 minimum) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Administrative FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $25 | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer Stamps FeePer sharePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $0.05 per share | Refundable Not stated |
Sublet
13 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Sublet FeePaid to the building | Paid by Landlord | When With the application | Amount 20% of maintenance | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Move In FeeConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if elevator is to be reserved for furniture deliveries, etc.) | Refundable Not stated |
| Move Out FeeConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if elevator is to be reserved for furniture deliveries, etc.) | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
8 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
Alteration
2 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount Decorative $200, Standard $500, Major $1000 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Security DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount Equal to 3% of the total contracted work price or $5000, whichever is greater | Refundable Refundable |
Ownership transfer
13 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 FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Closing in another location, mail closingPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $1,100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approvalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $400.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Lost Stock & Lease FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $600.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $200.00 per power of attorney (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| 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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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: 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
- $770 per room a monthMedian of 5 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.58 per square foot a monthMedian of 3 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
- Fitness room, garden, 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
- $16,341/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $21
- Modeled exposure split equally across 64 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 2020–25. 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.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 2% of purchase price
- Sublet policy
- Monthly sublet fee 20% of maintenance
- Policies and fees
- Alteration security deposit 3% of contract or $5,000 whichever greater
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | 8A | 3 BR · 2 BA | $2,775,000 | -0.9% | |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 6C | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $2,650,000 | -3.6% | |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 5D | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,725,000 | +4.5% | |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 7E | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,760,000 | -0.8% | |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 8D | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,175 sf | $1,055,000 | $898/sf | -3.7% |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 7D | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,175 sf | $1,430,000 | $1,217/sf | -10.6% |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 1 | 3 BR · 3 BA · 2,140 sf | $2,165,000 | $1,012/sf | +3.3% |
| May 5, 2023 | 3C | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $2,400,000 | -4.0% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2024): a median $1,113/sf (floor-adjusted) across 2 sales. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 3.5% 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 1-01443-0011). 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 $2.21M (4 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $86,213 to close, or 3.9% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $27,563
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Building transfer fee (flip tax), 2% of the purchase price, paid by the buyer per building management's published schedule, as of October 2026: $44,100
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $14,550
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest. Confirm the current transfer fee with building management; the linked calculator does not include it.
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What to know if you’re buying
The courtyard plan and outdoor space are the differentiators. A lushly landscaped central courtyard and a playground are rare for a pre-war building of this size; they drive the building's appeal.
Multiple-exposure light is a structural feature. The two-wing arrangement gives many apartments cross-ventilation and light from more than one direction. Confirm the specific exposures of any apartment.
The amenity roster is unusually deep for the vintage. Fitness, bike storage, garden, and playground add convenience many pre-war buildings of this size lack — and the building welcomes pets.
Confirm the board's requirements. Confirm the building's current financing, liquidity, occupancy and subletting requirements from its governing documents and application instructions.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the courtyard, the light, the playground and fitness room, and the pet policy. These are the building's clearest points of difference from the typical pre-war block and should anchor the listing.
Pricing requires apartment-level comparable analysis. Wing, exposure, floor altitude, configuration, and renovation history all move value across a two-wing building.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. Generally 6–10 weeks from contract signing to closing, subject to board package and interview pacing.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 333 East 68th Street, also evaluate:
- 333 East 69th Street — full-service Lenox Hill co-op one block north
- 315 East 70th Street — the 125-unit Lenox Hill co-op
- 315 East 72nd Street — full-service Lenox Hill co-op nearby
More Upper East Side buildings
- The Saratoga (330 East 75th Street) — 1985 condominium by SLCE Architects
- The Benenson, 332 East 84th Street — 1920 co-op
- 333 East 66th Street (The Bryn Mawr) — 1964 co-op
- 333 East 74th Street (The Eastbrook) — 1960 condop
- 333 East 79th Street — 1961 co-op
- 333 East 80th Street — 1920 co-op
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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