430 East 57th Street
430 East 57th Street, New York, NY 10022
BBL 1013680036 · BIN 1040472
- Year built
- 1926
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted with conditions
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not stated
- Washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditions
- Maximum financing
- 70% of the purchase price
- Flip tax
- 2% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2004–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 2BR median, 2023–2026
- $1.4M
- 9 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $750K – $2.9M
- Listing discount
- 8.9%
- Recorded transfers
- 63
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430 East 57th Street is a pre-war cooperative with a pedigree most buildings in the neighborhood cannot claim: it was designed by McKim, Mead & White, the firm whose work defined the American Renaissance and shaped much of New York's most enduring architecture. Completed in 1926 on the quiet, far-eastern blocks of 57th Street near Sutton Place, it brought that firm's restrained classicism to the residential cooperative — a brick-and-limestone building with arched ground-floor windows, ornate lanterns, and a canopied entrance.
The location is the building's other defining asset. This stretch of 57th Street, between First Avenue and Sutton Place, is among the most peaceful in Midtown East — residential, low-traffic, and steps from the East River, yet within walking distance of the 57th Street retail spine and Midtown's transit. It is the kind of address favored by buyers who want pre-war grace, white-glove service, and genuine quiet without leaving the center of the city.
For buyers, the appeal is classic: well-proportioned pre-war homes, full white-glove staffing, a private garden, and a board with notably civilized rules — pet-friendly, with 70% financing permitted, which is more accommodating than many cooperatives of its caliber.
Architecture and unit composition
The façade is quietly authoritative — brick over a limestone base, arched windows at the ground floor, decorative lanterns, and a planter-flanked canopy that delivers a sheltered arrival from curb to lobby. It is McKim, Mead & White's classicism translated to the apartment house: dignified rather than showy.
The 60 residences carry the hallmarks of a well-built 1926 cooperative — gracious entry foyers, ceilings above nine feet, large paneled windows, generous closets, and windowed kitchens and bathrooms. Many homes retain wood-burning fireplaces, and the larger layouts include former service entries and staff rooms, a signature of the era. The combination of solid construction, good light, and pre-war proportions is exactly what draws buyers to this stretch of the East Side.
Building operations
430 East 57th Street runs as a white-glove cooperative with a 24-hour doorman, an elevator operator, and a live-in superintendent — the full pre-war service model. The lobby is elegant, and the building offers a fitness room, a private landscaped garden, bicycle storage, and basement storage.
The board's rules are accommodating by pre-war standards: the building is pet-friendly, and financing is permitted up to 70% of the purchase price. As with any cooperative, purchases are subject to board approval, and prospective buyers should expect a board package and interview; subletting and pied-à-terre policies follow the building's house rules. The maintenance reflects the full-service staffing model. The setting — a quiet residential block near the East River, with the 57th Street retail corridor and Midtown transit a short walk west — is a durable part of the building's appeal.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of August 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 gross sale price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
Purchase
9 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $750 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| POA FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $150.00 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $325 if Financing | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Not stated |
| Messenger FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $150 | Refundable Not stated |
Sublet
3 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $600 plus $200 for more than one co-applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
Sublet renewal
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 |
Ownership transfer
4 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Title and Estates Transfer Package FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $800.00 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Trust Transfer Package FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500.00 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $500 | 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
- Maximum financing
- 70% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Guarantors
- Permitted with conditionsRequires Board approval.Source: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Co-purchasing
- Permitted with conditionsRequires Board approval.Source: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Parent buying for an employed child
- Permitted with conditionsRequires Board approval.Source: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Parent buying for a student child
- Permitted with conditionsRequires Board approval.Source: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Purchase or lease by a corporation
- Permitted with conditionsRequires Board approval.Source: building management's published schedule, as of August 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
- Not verified
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Permitted with conditionsRequires Board approval.Source: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not statedRequires Board approval.Source: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditionsRequires Board approval.Source: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $893 per room a monthMedian of 9 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $3.15 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
- Concierge
- YesSource: recent listing records
- 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, 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
- $0 (under cap)
- Per unit / month range
- —
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).
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 gross sale price (shareholder)
- Sublet policy
- Allowed (co-op sublet fees apply)
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed, requires Board approval
- Policies and fees
- Closing Fee $850; Recognition Agreement Fee $325; Messenger Fee $150; Max financing 70%
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 17, 2026 | 11D | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,760 sf | $1,475,000 | $838/sf | -14.5% |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 13D | 2 BR · 3 BA · 1,730 sf | $2,060,000 | $1,191/sf | -8.4% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 15C | 2 BR · 3 BA · 1,200 sf | $1,400,000 | $1,167/sf | +0.4% |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 15C | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,200 sf | $1,360,000 | $1,133/sf | -10.8% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 8A | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,690 sf | $1,350,000 | $799/sf | -3.2% |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 10C | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,200 sf | $1,175,000 | $979/sf | -9.3% |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 12A | 3 BR · 3 BA · 1,690 sf | $1,331,680 | $788/sf | -12.7% |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 5D | 2 BR · 3 BA · 1,695 sf | $1,450,000 | $855/sf | -25.6% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,124/sf (floor-adjusted) across 3 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 3.4% 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 1-01368-0036). 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 $1.36M (7 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 30% down would pay about $26,910 to close, or 2.0% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $13,600
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $13,310
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage at the building's 70% financing limit.
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What to know if you’re buying
This is a pre-war cooperative, so plan for a board package and interview, and structure your purchase to the building's rules — 70% financing is permitted, which is more flexible than some peers, and the building is pet-friendly. Focus diligence on the things that drive pre-war value: floor and light, the layout's flow and ceiling height, whether the home retains a wood-burning fireplace and original detail, and the age of kitchens, baths, and systems. Review the building's financials, reserve position, and any planned capital work, and weigh the maintenance against the white-glove staffing it funds. The location is a quiet, residential asset near the river — value the calm and the proximity to both the waterfront and Midtown.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the building's distinctions: a McKim, Mead & White pre-war cooperative, full white-glove service, a private garden, wood-burning fireplaces, and accommodating board rules including 70% financing and a pet-friendly policy. These are real differentiators on a coveted, quiet block near Sutton Place. Benchmark to comparable Sutton and Beekman pre-war cooperatives, and stage to the home's pre-war character — fireplace, foyer, paneled windows, and light. Preparing a clean, well-documented board package and presenting the home's renovation history clearly will smooth the cooperative approval process and support the price.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 430 East 57th Street, also evaluate these Sutton Place and East 57th Street pre-war and full-service peers:
- 444 East 57th Street — pre-war cooperative on the same quiet stretch
- 411 East 57th Street — full-service building near Sutton Place
- 303 East 57th Street — established East 57th Street co-op
- 322 East 57th Street — pre-war cooperative nearby
- 410 East 52nd Street — Southgate pre-war cooperative to the south
More Sutton Place buildings
- 424 East 52nd Street — 1931 co-op by Emery Roth
- 424 East 57th Street — 1925 co-op
- 425 East 58th Street (The Sovereign) — 1973 co-op by Emery Roth & Sons
- Sutton Manor, 430 East 56th Street — 1955 co-op
- Sutton Tower at 430 East 58th Street — condominium by Thomas Juul-Hansen
- 433 East 51st Street — 1930 co-op by Emery Roth
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, 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.
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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