433 East 57th Street
433 East 57th Street, New York, NY 10022
BBL 1013690012 · BIN 1040539
- Year built
- 1927
- 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
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Maximum financing
- 50% 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, 2023–2025
- $995K
- 5 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $550K – $1.6M
- Listing discount
- 2.4%
- Recorded transfers
- 57
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433 East 57th Street is a 1927 pre-war cooperative in the heart of Sutton Place — the quiet, river-facing enclave at the eastern end of 57th Street that has been one of Manhattan's most discreetly prestigious addresses for a century. Built in the same wave of late-1920s construction that gave Sutton Place its character, it sits among a row of distinguished pre-war co-ops near the East River, sharing the neighborhood's hallmarks: substantial masonry, gracious layouts, and full-service staffing.
For buyers, the case is the neighborhood and the era. Sutton Place is prized precisely for what it isn't — it is residential, calm, and removed from the bustle of Midtown just a few blocks west, while remaining minutes from the 57th Street shopping corridor and the East River esplanade. 433 offers a genuine pre-war co-op in that setting at a scale (62 apartments across sixteen stories) that keeps the building intimate and well-run.
Architecture and unit composition
433 is a sixteen-story pre-war building from 1927, designed in the dignified masonry idiom that defines Sutton Place — solid brick construction with the restrained detailing typical of the period's quality apartment houses. The building's position near the river gives many of its upper-floor apartments open light and, on the best exposures, glimpses toward the East River.
The 62 apartments are pre-war in plan and proportion — high ceilings, hardwood floors, generous closets, and the formal room separations of late-1920s construction — across a range of layouts from intimate homes to larger family-sized residences. As with any pre-war co-op, condition varies apartment to apartment, with renovated and higher-floor homes carrying the best light and the premium. The combination of pre-war bones and a quiet river-adjacent setting is the building's enduring draw.
Building operations
433 East 57th runs as a full-service cooperative: a full-time doorman, a live-in superintendent, central laundry, and resident storage. As a co-op, ownership is by shares with proprietary lease, and purchases clear through the cooperative's board with a package and interview; buyers should review the building's financing, sublet, pied-à-terre, and pet policies as part of due diligence. The full-service staffing and intimate scale make for the kind of well-managed, low-key building that Sutton Place buyers consistently seek.
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
- Equal to 2% of gross sales price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
9 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Background Check FeePer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant/occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $75 per applicant/occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Messenger Services Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $65 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-In Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-Out Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalConditions: If Financing | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $300 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Managing Agent's FeeConditional | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $900 (If Seller is an Individual) $1000 (If Seller is an Estate) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| N.Y. State Transfer Tax Stamps | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $.05/share | Refundable Non-refundable |
Sublet
8 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedbug Disclosure Form Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $25 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-Out Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublet FeeRecurring | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Equal to two (2) months' maintenance OR 10% of monthly rental being charged the Sublessee for the term of the sublease, whichever is greater | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application Processing FeeRequired | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $550 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Background Check FeePer applicant | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant/occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicant | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $75 per applicant/occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-In Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Prepaid Move-out Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
2 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Messenger Services Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $35 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Ownership transfer
4 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Background Check FeePer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant/occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $75 per applicant/occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Messenger Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $65 | 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
- Maximum financing
- 50% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Guarantors
- Permitted with conditionsConsidered on a case by case basisSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Co-purchasing
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Parent buying for an employed child
- Permitted with conditionsConsidered on a case by case basisSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Parent buying for a student child
- Permitted with conditionsConsidered on a case by case basisSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Purchase or lease by a corporation
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 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 conditions1 Year Sublease Term only - Sublease may be renewed with the permission of the Board of Directors.Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Permitted with conditionsNo one permitted to occupy apt w/o owner being presentSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Short-term rentals
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $542 per room a monthMedian of 10 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
- 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.
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 29, 2026 | 12D | 1 BR · 1.5 BA | $685,000 | -1.4% | |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 2A | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $960,000 | -3.9% | |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 2C | 2 BR · 1.5 BA | $725,000 | +0.0% | |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 3B | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,425,000 | -18.6% | |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 7D | 1 BR · 1.5 BA | $550,000 | -8.2% | |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 4D | 1 BR · 1 BA | $565,000 | -2.4% | |
| May 28, 2024 | 11C | 2 BR · 1.5 BA | $645,000 | — | |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 11B | 3 BR · 3 BA · 1,365 sf | $1,040,000 | $762/sf | +5.1% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2024): a median $740/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 3.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2004 | 6B | $1,150,000 |
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 1-01369-0012). 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 $725K (5 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 50% down would pay about $10,363 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: $10,363
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage at the building's 50% financing limit.
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What to know if you’re buying
This is a co-op, so the purchase runs through a board package and interview, and the building's financing, sublet, and pied-à-terre policies will shape who can buy — review those early. Within the building, floor, light, and condition drive price; the higher floors near the river carry the best light and the premium. The neighborhood is the long-term anchor: Sutton Place offers a residential calm that is rare this close to Midtown, with the East River esplanade, the 57th Street corridor, the Bridgemarket retail under the Queensboro Bridge, and First/Second Avenue transit all within reach. For buyers who want genuine pre-war character in a quiet, established enclave, 433 is a strong candidate.
What to know if you’re selling
A resale here markets on the pre-war architecture, the full-service staffing, the intimate scale, and the prized Sutton Place setting near the river. Benchmark to other pre-war Sutton and Beekman co-ops. Present the apartment to its board-package strengths — clean financials, a realistic financing picture, and a layout that reads as classic pre-war — and lean into the light and the neighborhood calm. Co-op closing timelines run on the board calendar, so packaging and pricing that move the home to contract efficiently matter.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 433 East 57th Street, also evaluate these Sutton Place, Beekman, and Midtown East pre-war peers:
- 345 East 57th Street — Schwartz & Gross pre-war Sutton cooperative nearby
- 424 East 52nd Street — Emery Roth / Bing & Bing Southgate cooperative
- 1 Sutton Place South — 1927 Sutton Place cooperative by Rosario Candela with Cross & Cross
- 1 Beekman Place — Beekman pre-war cooperative
- 2 Beekman Place — Beekman pre-war cooperative
- 110 East 57th Street — a 1957 white-glove Midtown East cooperative
More Sutton Place buildings
- 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 George, 433 East 56th Street — 1967 co-op
- 434 East 52nd Street — 1928 co-op by Emery Roth
- 434 East 58th Street — 1930 co-op
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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