- Year built
- 1973
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 315
- Landmark
- No
- Pets
- Pet-friendly — pets are permitted
- Subletting
- Permitted with board approval, subject to restrictions
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 1BR median
- $680K
- Recent range
- $570K – $2.6M
- Listing discount
- 3.9%
- Recorded transfers
- 240
436 East 86th Street — also addressed as 436–444 East 86th Street — is one of the larger full-service cooperatives in eastern Yorkville, and it plays an important role in the neighborhood's market: it delivers doorman service, a garage, a gym, and a deep, varied inventory at prices that keep the Upper East Side within reach. Built in 1973, the building rises on the south side of East 86th Street between First and York Avenues, a short walk from the East River Esplanade and Carl Schurz Park and directly served by the Second Avenue subway (Q) at 86th Street.
For buyers, the appeal is scale plus convenience. With roughly 315 apartments, the building offers steady turnover and a real range of options — from entry studios and one-bedrooms to larger family layouts — and the per-apartment operating base supports a full staff and a complete amenity set. The on-site garage, fitness center, and full-time doorman are the practical features that matter to daily life, and the location, with the Q train at the door and the river two blocks east, is among the most convenient in Yorkville.
This is a lifestyle building rather than an architectural statement. Its value is in being a well-run, amenity-rich, transit-adjacent cooperative in a neighborhood with strong everyday demand.
Architecture and unit composition
The building is a 1970s brick high-rise — the efficient, height-driven vocabulary of its era, designed around reliable elevator service, light-filled upper floors, and a full-service residential base rather than ornament. The scale allows for a wide mix of apartment types across many lines and floors.
Apartments span studios, one- and two-bedrooms, and larger combinable layouts, with the practical room counts and storage typical of well-built 1970s cooperative inventory. Upper floors capture open city and partial river-direction views; exposure, floor altitude, and renovation condition account for most of the pricing spread.
Building operations
436 East 86th Street operates as a large full-service cooperative: a full-time doorman, a live-in superintendent, a fitness center, central laundry, an on-site parking garage, and bicycle and private storage. The roughly 315-apartment scale supports a stable operating base and a complete staff complement.
Cooperative admissions follow standard Upper East Side norms — financial review and board approval for purchase, sublet, and pied-à-terre. The building is pet-friendly. The specific financing cap, flip-tax structure, and sublet terms are board-set and are best confirmed at offer stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | 22B | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,135,000 | -1.3% | |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 7J | 1 BR · 1 BA · 684 sf | $625,000 | $914/sf | -3.8% |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 32F | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,280,888 | -1.1% | |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 11H | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,105,000 | -3.9% | |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 27J | 1 BR | $600,000 | -7.7% | |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 5D | 1 BR · 1 BA | $570,000 | -4.2% | |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 14G | 3 BR · 2 BA | $1,162,500 | -1.1% | |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 12G | 3 BR · 2 BA | $1,800,000 | +5.9% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,040/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 4.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 28G | $1,695,000 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 16B | $1,350,000 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 21J | $775,000 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 20A | $1,200,000 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 21D | $635,000 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 29E | $730,000 |
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 1-01565-0029) 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 full service at an accessible price. Doorman, garage, and gym in transit-rich Yorkville define the value here.
Scale means choice and liquidity. With roughly 315 apartments, inventory is deep and resale turnover is steady — useful for both buyers and future sellers.
The location is exceptionally convenient. The Q train is at the door; the East River Esplanade and Carl Schurz Park are a short walk east.
It is pet-friendly. Pets are permitted, a meaningful feature for many buyers.
Confirm the board's financial policy at offer stage. Financing cap, flip tax, and sublet terms are board-set; review them during contract diligence.
What to know if you’re selling
Sell the convenience and the amenities. The Q train, the garage, the gym, and the river/park proximity are the building's strongest pitch.
Condition is the differentiator. In a building this large, a renovated, well-lit apartment stands clearly apart from the surrounding inventory.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. 6–10 weeks from contract to closing, plus board approval.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 436 East 86th Street, also evaluate:
- 446 East 86th Street — adjacent Yorkville cooperative on the same block
- 520 East 86th Street — eastern Yorkville cooperative peer
- 525 East 86th Street — full-service Yorkville cooperative
- 80 East End Avenue — full-service Yorkville cooperative near Carl Schurz Park
- 400 East 85th Street — Yorkville postwar cooperative peer
- 437 East 86th Street — cooperative directly across the block
The Roebling Team at 436 East 86th Street
The Roebling Team at Compass specializes in the Upper East Side, Central Park West, and the broader Park-facing Manhattan market. We publish this building profile because Yorkville cooperative buyers and sellers deserve building-specific intelligence — amenities, board culture, transactional mechanics, and pricing at the apartment level — not generic market commentary.
If you're considering a purchase or sale at 436 East 86th Street, a 30-minute consultation is the right starting point.
The neighborhood
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