436 East 86th Street
436 East 86th Street, New York, NY 10028
BBL 1015650029 · BIN 1050543
- Year built
- 1973
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- About 315
- 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
- Washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditions
- 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
- $680K
- 17 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $495K – $3.2M
- Listing discount
- 2.9%
- Recorded transfers
- 275
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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 range of apartment layouts 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. The roughly 315 apartments include studios, one-bedrooms and larger layouts. That count does not establish current availability or turnover; review dated listings and transfers alongside the operating budget. 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 at 86th Street and Second Avenue a short walk west 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.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of October 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
8 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| credit check feePer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125.00 per person | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Management Processing fee to purchase the shares of 444 East 86th Owners Corp. | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-In Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-Out Fee | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing Fees | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount Published separately by management | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing Fees | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount Published separately by management | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-Out Deposit | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Sublet
7 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-out Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Not stated |
| credit check feePer applicant | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125.00 per person | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Management Administration Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-in Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Not stated |
| Monthly Sublet FeeRecurring | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount 1st year: 20% of Monthly Maintenance; 2nd year: 30% of Monthly Maintenance; 3rd year & any year beyond: 45% of Monthly Maintenance | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-in Deposit | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Refinance
1 item
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refinance/ Home Equity Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Not stated |
Alteration
3 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Processing Fee | Paid by Resident | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Not stated |
| Alteration Processing Fee | Paid by Resident | When With the application | Amount $450 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Security Deposit | Paid by Resident | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Ownership transfer
8 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-out Fee | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Not stated |
| credit check feePer applicant | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125.00 per person | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Management Administration Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing Fees | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount Published separately by management | Refundable Not stated |
| Other Fees | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount Published separately by management | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-out Deposit | Paid by Seller | When With the application | 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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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 conditionsAll sublets are subject to board approval and submission of a sublet application. Any change in tenant requires two years between sublets. All sublets are subject to annual renewals.Source: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Permitted with conditionsCase by case, board discretionSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditionsWashing Machines and/or Dryers are allowed in building with the submission of an alteration agreement.Source: building management's published schedule, as of October 2026
Considering an apartment here? Send Corey the listing to confirm the pet and washer/dryer rules for that apartment.
Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $636 per room a monthMedian of 23 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.16 per square foot a monthMedian of 3 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, garage, 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
- $264,967/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $70
- Modeled exposure split equally across 315 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; co-op shareholders are typically charged by share allocation.
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 2025–30. 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.
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 25, 2026 | 17F | 4 BR · 4.5 BA · 2,400 sf | $3,175,000 | $1,323/sf | -2.3% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 11J | 1 BR · 1 BA | $720,000 | -9.4% | |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 14H | 1 BR · 2 BA | $1,100,000 | -4.3% | |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 5J | 1 BR · 1 BA | $495,000 | -0.8% | |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 16B | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,350,000 | +0.0% | |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 21J | 1 BR · 1 BA | $775,000 | +0.0% | |
| 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% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,214/sf (floor-adjusted) across 2 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 2.7% 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 1-01565-0029). 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 $1.09M (18 transfers in the past 24 months, since November 3, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $23,593 to close, or 2.2% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $10,940
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $12,653
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 full service at an accessible price. Doorman, garage, and gym in transit-rich Yorkville define the value here.
Check availability and resale history. A 315-apartment building can contain many layouts without having a deep active inventory; compare current listings, dated closed sales and marketing times.
The location is exceptionally convenient. The Q at 86th Street and Second Avenue is a short walk west; 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 schedule. Account for the board's approval process.
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 — the 1961 Yorkville co-op
- 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
More Upper East Side buildings
- 435 East 76th Street — 2000 condominium
- 436 East 66th Street — 1910 co-op
- 436 East 84th Street (Claiborne House) — 1963 co-op
- 437 East 86th Street — 1961 co-op
- 439 East 88th Street — 1915 co-op
- 440 East 62nd Street (The Park Sutton) — 1960 co-op by Leo Stillman
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Upper East Side — read The Roebling Team Guide to Upper East Side.
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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