Sutton Manor
430 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022
Sutton Place
BBL 1013670035 · BIN 1040465
- Year built
- 1955
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark
- No
Every recorded sale at this building, 2002–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $777
- Listing discount
- 4.2%
- Recorded sales
- 97
- On record
- 2002–2026
Sutton Manor occupies a pair of adjoining buildings — 430 and 440 East 56th Street — on one of the quietest, most residential blocks in Sutton Place, the tree-lined stretch between First Avenue and Sutton Place that runs toward the East River and the Esplanade. Built in 1955 and operated together as a single cooperative, Sutton Manor is the kind of well-run, full-service post-war building that has quietly anchored Sutton living for seventy years: dependable, gracious, and pitched to buyers who want the neighborhood's calm and a full staff without the cost or restrictions of a pre-war or new building.
The building's case is value and flexibility. Where many Sutton cooperatives demand deep cash and impose strict house rules, Sutton Manor is notably accommodating — pet-friendly, open to pied-à-terre ownership, and willing to finance up to 70% — while still delivering the full-service staffing, landscaped gardens, and roof terrace that define a comfortable Sutton building. Its studio-through-two-bedroom mix also makes it one of the more accessible entry points into the neighborhood.
For buyers, that combination — a serene river-adjacent block, a full staff, real outdoor amenities, and a board that welcomes pets and part-time residents — is precisely what makes Sutton Manor a perennial favorite among those who know the area.
Architecture and unit composition
430 East 56th Street is a thirteen-story post-war apartment house in brown brick, distinguished by a stepped façade with columns of angled corner-bay windows, light-gray stone lintels, a canopied walkway, and a curved metal marquee over a stone-clad entrance. The landscaping is a signature: extensive, beautifully maintained sidewalk planting that softens the block and signals the care with which the building is run.
The roughly 82 residences run from studios through two-bedrooms, with the efficient, flexible layouts of a mid-1950s building. The angled corner bays are more than ornament — they pull extra light and angled views into the apartments. As in most post-war buildings, the homes vary line by line; higher floors and the lines oriented toward the river capture the best light and the open views toward the East River and the Esplanade.
Building operations
Sutton Manor runs as a full-service cooperative across its two buildings. An attended lobby, full-time doormen, a live-in superintendent, and a handyman/porter staff the building day to day, supported by bicycle storage, private storage, and a central laundry. Two private landscaped gardens and a roof terrace give shareholders genuine outdoor space — an unusual abundance for a post-war Sutton building, and a real draw.
The board's policies are among the friendliest in the corridor. The building is pet-friendly; pied-à-terre ownership is permitted; subletting is allowed after two years of ownership; and financing is permitted up to 70% of the purchase price. A 1.5% flip tax is payable by the seller at closing. Together these terms make Sutton Manor accessible to pet owners, part-time New Yorkers, and financed buyers who might be turned away at stricter Sutton co-ops, while the two-year sublet allowance offers reasonable flexibility down the road.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $54,988/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $56
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the engineer identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair before the next inspection cycle. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
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
- 1.5% of gross sales price (shareholder)
- Sublet policy
- Allowed (co-op sublet fees apply)
- Notable fees
- Sublet Fee equal to 2 months' maintenance; Closing Fee $600; Recognition Agreement Review Fee $325; Move-in/out deposit $500 each + $250 fee each
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | 4G | 1 BA | $405,000 | -6.9% | |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 10C | 1 BA · 620 sf | $440,000 | $710/sf | +2.3% |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 3A | 1 BA · 660 sf | $460,000 | $697/sf | -2.1% |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 7E | 1 BR · 1 BA | $640,000 | +6.8% | |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 11B | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,250 sf | $1,200,000 | $960/sf | -7.6% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 9C | 1 BA | $405,000 | +1.5% | |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 3C | 1 BA · 660 sf | $410,000 | $621/sf | -4.7% |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 4F | 1 BR · 1 BA · 900 sf | $745,000 | $828/sf | -2.6% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $777/sf across 2 sales. Median listing discount 4.2% 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 1-01367-0035) 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
This is a full-service cooperative with unusually friendly terms. The 70% financing allowance and the welcome for pets and pied-à-terre owners make the building accessible to a far wider pool than many Sutton co-ops — useful if you have a dog, keep a primary home elsewhere, or need conventional financing. Plan for a board package and interview, and note the two-year sublet allowance if rental flexibility matters to you down the road.
Buy for the light, the outdoor amenities, and the value. The angled corner bays, two gardens, and roof terrace are real differentiators, and the higher and river-facing lines hold the best light and views. The studio-through-two-bedroom mix makes this a strong entry point into Sutton; review the building's financials and any planned capital work as part of your diligence, and weigh the value of a well-run, full-service post-war building over a pricier pre-war or new alternative.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the building's accommodating terms and its amenities. A pet-friendly, full-service Sutton cooperative with two gardens, a roof terrace, 70% financing, and pied-à-terre ownership welcomed is a combination that widens your buyer pool well beyond the typical Sutton co-op — those policies are a genuine selling point, so feature them.
Market the apartment's light and the building's outdoor space, and price against the post-war full-service cooperatives of Sutton and Beekman. Higher-floor, corner-bay, and river-facing homes should be marketed on exactly those attributes. For the smaller homes, emphasize the building's role as an accessible, well-run entry into a premium neighborhood — a story that draws first-time Sutton buyers and pied-à-terre owners alike.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 430 East 56th Street, also evaluate nearby Sutton and Beekman cooperatives:
- 440 East 56th Street — the adjoining Sutton Manor building
- 433 East 56th Street — full-service Sutton cooperative on the same block
- 345 East 56th Street — full-service Sutton-area cooperative
- 455 East 57th Street — pre-war Sutton Place cooperative
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across Sutton Place — read The Roebling Team Guide to Sutton Place.
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.
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