Emery Towers
400 East 77th Street, at First Avenue, in Manhattan’s Lenox Hill on the Upper East Side
BBL 1014710045 · BIN 1045974
- Year built
- 1964
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 159
- Floors
- 18
- Amenities
- Full-time doorman, resident manager, elevators, garage and common laundry
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Flip tax
- 1.5% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
- 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
- $892
- floor-adjusted, 1 sale
- Listing discount
- 1.2%
- Recorded sales
- 194
- On record
- 2003–2026
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Emery Towers occupies the corner of East 77th Street and First Avenue, with a white-brick exterior and the staffed entrance of a large postwar cooperative. Built in 1964, it has a broad apartment mix. Studios, one-bedrooms, larger original layouts and combined homes all trade here.
The corner is an important part of the building's appeal. Apartments face different portions of the avenue and side street, and the tower rises above much of the nearby street wall. Upper-floor outlooks, corner windows and private outdoor space distinguish particular homes. The building's name does not imply that every apartment has a river view; interior-facing and street-facing exposures are also part of the inventory.
Its location supports several distinct routes through the Upper East Side. The Lexington Avenue local station is west along 77th Street; crosstown buses run on 79th Street. John Jay Park is toward the river, while the First Avenue frontage places shops and daily services at the base of the residential neighborhood.
Architecture and unit composition
The exterior belongs to the white-brick apartment-building wave of postwar Manhattan. Regular window openings, a broad masonry frontage and the height of the upper floors give the building its principal architectural identity. Apartment interiors have evolved through individual renovations since the cooperative conversion.
The apartment mix extends from compact studios to substantially larger combinations. Recorded transfers include homes of approximately 450 square feet, mid-sized one-bedroom plans and combined residences around 2,000 square feet. Those categories bring very different room proportions and maintenance allocations under the same address. A combined apartment can have an unusually broad living area or multiple exposures, but its layout follows the way the original homes were joined.
Balconies and other private outdoor areas occur in selected apartments. They are not a standard feature of the entire building. On the corner, window orientation can matter as much as height: an avenue-facing living room and a side-street bedroom experience the site differently even within one home. Kitchen and bathroom renovations also vary across the resale inventory.
Building operations
The cooperative operates with a full-time doorman and resident manager. Common laundry and garage facilities add two practical services to the elevator building. Parking is a separate consideration from apartment ownership; a purchase does not by itself establish an available space or a right to one.
Ownership is through cooperative shares. Monthly maintenance supports the corporation's operating expenses and real-estate tax obligations. The building has no property-wide abatement identified in the DOF benefit records. Its staffing, garage arrangements and large masonry exterior belong in the operating picture alongside the apartment itself.
The zoning figures show a built floor-area ratio above the listed residential allowance. That comparison describes the existing building's density, not an unused development entitlement. Purchasers of a combination or altered apartment should distinguish the existing approved configuration from any further expansion they have in mind.
Policy framework
Financing: Up to 80%, with a minimum 20% down payment — confirm with the managing agent.
Pets: Permitted — confirm with the managing agent.
Pied-à-terre ownership: Permitted — confirm with the managing agent.
The cooperative’s published sublet application requires an application and board interview — confirm the current requirements with the managing agent. Subletting requires a separate submission; owning the apartment alone doesn't approve any particular tenancy.
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.
- Terms
- 1.5% of the Purchase Price
- Rate
- 1.5% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
13 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 plus $200 per additional applicant and guarantor (if there is more than one co-applicant or financial statement form, if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125.00 (Per applicant named on the contract as guarantor (if applicable) - plus any additional occupants) for standard reports & $325 (Per applicant named on the contract as guarantor (if applicable) - plus any additional occupants) for detailed reports. | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Rerun FeeConditionalPaid 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 FeeConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $1000 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move Out FeeConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $1000 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $400 if financing | Refundable Not stated |
| POA FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer Agent Closing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $850, $1100 if closing remotely | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In DepositConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out DepositConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
12 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out FeeConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1000 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Equal to Two (2) months current maintenance for each year of any sublease | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $650 plus $200 per additional applicant and guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check Fee Per PersonConditional · Per applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 (Per applicant named on the contract as guarantor (if applicable) - plus any additional occupants) for standard reports & $325 (Per applicant named on the contract as guarantor (if applicable) - plus any additional occupants) for detailed reports. | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Rerun FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Expedited Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Incomplete Application FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Move In FeeConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $1000 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out DepositConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Refundable |
| Move In DepositConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount Equal to Two (2) months current maintenance for each year of any sublease, payable to 400 East 77th Street Owners Corp. | Refundable Not stated |
Refinance
6 items
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 |
| Expedited Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Incomplete Application FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 (per applicant) for standard reports & $350 (per applicant) for detailed reports. | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Incomplete Application FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
Alteration
2 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Resident | 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 Resident | When Upon approval | Amount $500 for type I, $1500 for type II, and $1500 for type III | Refundable Refundable |
Ownership transfer
8 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 |
| Transfer ApplicationPaid to a third party | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount Contact Transfer Agent for fee schedule and process. | 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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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $582 per room a monthMedian of 19 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.33 per square foot a monthMedian of 8 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
- Garage, 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
- $67,602/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $35
- Modeled exposure split equally across 159 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).
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 3A | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 900 sf | $775,000 | $861/sf | +3.3% |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 1CD | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,272,500 | -1.7% | |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 1H | 1 BA · 450 sf | $450,000 | $1,000/sf | -5.3% |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 7E | 2 BR · 1 BA | $882,000 | -1.9% | |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 4E | 2 BR · 1 BA | $800,000 | +3.2% | |
| May 21, 2025 | 8G | 1 BR · 1 BA | $565,000 | +2.7% | |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 11KL | 4 BR · 3 BA · 2,000 sf | $2,450,000 | $1,225/sf | +0.0% |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 5E | 2 BR · 1 BA | $800,000 | +0.0% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $892/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. 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 1.2% 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 1-01471-0045). 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 $800K (7 transfers in the past 24 months, since November 12, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $11,550 to close, or 1.4% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $11,550
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest.
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Comparable buildings
- Sherman Towers: a nearby postwar cooperative with a similar tower form and a larger apartment inventory.
- The Eastbrook: a smaller postwar cooperative for comparing conventional apartment layouts and staffed-building costs.
- 425 East 79th Street: a mid-rise cooperative from the same broad building era on the crosstown corridor.
- The Amherst: a larger postwar cooperative near First Avenue, useful for comparing scale and building services.
- The Gregory House: another substantial postwar cooperative farther east, with a similar resale-oriented ownership market.
- The Wilshire: a postwar cooperative tower on Second Avenue for buyers weighing avenue location and apartment proportions.
More Upper East Side buildings
- 389 East 89th Street — 2002 condominium
- 400 East 85th Street — 1959 co-op
- Century Tower (400 East 90th Street) — condominium by H. Thomas O'Hara Architects
- The Kingsley (400 East 70th Street) — 1984 condominium by Stephen B. Jacobs Group
- The Laurel (400 East 67th Street) — 2008 condominium by Costas Kondylis & Partners
- The Strathmore (400 East 84th Street) — 1994 condop by Costas Kondylis & Partners
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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