The George
433 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022
BBL 1013680013 · BIN 1040468
- Year built
- 1967
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditions
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted with conditions
- Dogs and cats
- Not permitted
- 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.
- 1BR median, 2023–2026
- $628K
- 6 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $550K – $3.9M
- Listing discount
- 6.3%
- Recorded transfers
- 50
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The George sits on one of Sutton Place's quietest, most residential side streets — the stretch of East 56th between First Avenue and Sutton Place that runs toward the East River, a few steps from the Esplanade. It is a post-war white-glove cooperative, built in 1967 and converted to co-op ownership in 1972, and it offers exactly what its corridor is prized for: privacy, full-service staffing, and a calm, tree-lined setting a world away from the Midtown bustle a few blocks west.
The George is a post-war cooperative with a real amenity package, offering Sutton's quiet and a 24-hour doorman. Confirm its current financing, liquidity and occupancy requirements from the governing documents and application instructions.
For buyers, the appeal is the combination of a serene river-adjacent address, dependable full-service staffing, genuine outdoor amenities — a planted courtyard garden and a roof deck — and board policies that allow 75% financing and pied-à-terre ownership with conditions; confirm the current terms in the application instructions.
Architecture and unit composition
The George is a fourteen-story post-war apartment house, built in 1967 in the clean, functional idiom of its era. The architecture is understated rather than ornamental — the building's value is in its staffing, its amenities, and its setting rather than in a decorative façade. It is an all-electric building, with residents controlling their own hot water and individual through-wall heating and cooling, a configuration typical of well-built post-war co-ops and one that gives shareholders direct control over their utilities.
The roughly 71 residences span the range of post-war layouts, with the efficient, light-filled floor plans of a 1960s building. As in most buildings of this vintage, 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. The post-war construction means generous windows and practical, livable layouts rather than the foyers and separate dining rooms of pre-war stock.
Building operations
The George runs as a full-service, white-glove cooperative. A 24-hour doorman attends the lobby and a live-in resident manager oversees the building, supported by a fitness room, bicycle storage, private storage, and a central laundry. Two outdoor amenities distinguish it: a planted courtyard garden and a roof deck — genuine outdoor space in a dense part of Midtown, and a meaningful draw for shareholders.
Pied-à-terre ownership is permitted with conditions, subletting is permitted with board approval, and the building allows financing up to 75% of the purchase price; confirm the current terms in the application instructions, and confirm the current pet policy with management. As with any cooperative, purchases proceed through a board package and interview, and maintenance covers the building's staffing and operating costs.
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.
Purchase
11 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $725 | 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 At closing | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditionalConditions: If ApplicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $150 (If applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalConditions: If FinancingPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $325 (If financing) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $775 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| New York State Stamp TaxPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount Requires confirmation: the published schedule's figure is incomplete or inconsistent | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
9 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $575 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublease FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount Equal to 25% of the monthly maintenance | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | 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 $225 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublease FeeRecurringPaid to the buildingRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount Equal to 25% of the monthly maintenance billed monthly | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
4 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Refinance Application FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Refinance Application FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
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
- Guarantors
- Permitted with conditionsCase by case must provide full financial package and we will have to run a credit reportSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Co-purchasing
- Permitted with conditionsCase by caseSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Parent buying for an employed child
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Parent buying for a student child
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Purchase or lease by a corporation
- Not permittedSource: 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
- Permitted with conditionsCase by case and must request submit a letter regarding the reason and length of subleaseSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Permitted with conditionsCase by caseSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Short-term rentals
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Dogs and cats
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $565 per room a monthMedian of 9 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, roof deck, garden, bike storage, 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
- $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 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.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- None stated (NYS stamp tax $0.05/share only)
- Sublet policy
- Allowed, case by case; must submit a letter regarding reason and length of sublease. Sublease fee equal to 25% of monthly maintenance
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed, case by case
- Policies and fees
- Application processing $725; credit check $150/applicant; closing fee $775
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 6B | 1 BR · 1 BA | $650,000 | -13.2% | |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1B | 1 BR · 1 BA | $627,500 | -6.3% | |
| May 12, 2025 | 4AB | 3 BR · 2 BA | $1,475,000 | -6.3% | |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 8E | 1 BR · 1 BA | $550,000 | -8.2% | |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 6A | 1 BR · 1 BA | $629,000 | -1.6% | |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 10AB | 5 BR · 6 BA · 4,300 sf | $3,870,000 | $900/sf | +14.3% |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 6G | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,400 sf | $1,090,000 | $779/sf | -24.6% |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 3C | 3 BR · 3 BA | $1,895,000 | +0.0% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2024): a median $766/sf (floor-adjusted) across 2 sales. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2003 | 3B | $399,000 |
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 1-01368-0013). 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 $629K (5 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $10,909 to close, or 1.7% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $10,909
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest.
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What to know if you’re buying
This is a full-service cooperative, so plan for a board package and interview. The building allows 75% financing and permits pied-à-terre ownership with conditions; confirm the current terms in the application instructions. If you have a pet, confirm the current pet policy with management.
Buy for the staffing, the amenities, and the light. A 24-hour doorman, a courtyard garden, and a roof deck are the building's real draws, and the higher and river-facing lines hold the best light and views. The all-electric, individually controlled systems give you direct control over utilities; factor that into your carrying-cost math. Review the building's financials and any planned capital work as part of your diligence.
What to know if you’re selling
Market the Sutton trade and the building's terms together. A quiet, river-adjacent side street, a full-service white-glove cooperative with a courtyard garden and a roof deck, and a board that permits pied-à-terre ownership with conditions and allows 75% financing are worth featuring — confirm the current policies before you market them.
Lead with the apartment's light and views and the building's amenities. Price against the post-war full-service cooperatives of Sutton and Beekman rather than against pre-war or new construction, and market higher-floor and river-facing homes on exactly those attributes. The outdoor amenities and dependable staffing are exactly what this buyer is paying for.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 433 East 56th Street, also evaluate nearby Sutton and Beekman cooperatives:
- 345 East 56th Street — full-service Sutton-area cooperative
- 136 East 56th Street — Midtown East cooperative nearby
- 1 Beekman Place — prestigious Beekman Place cooperative
- 455 East 57th Street — pre-war Sutton Place cooperative
More Sutton Place buildings
- Sutton Tower at 430 East 58th Street — condominium by Thomas Juul-Hansen
- 433 East 51st Street — 1930 co-op by Emery Roth
- 433 East 57th Street — 1927 co-op
- 434 East 52nd Street — 1928 co-op by Emery Roth
- 434 East 58th Street — 1930 co-op
- River House (435 East 52nd Street) — 1931 co-op by Bottomley, Wagner & White
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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