437 East 86th Street
437 East 86th Street, New York, NY 10028
BBL 1015660017 · BIN 1050550
- Year built
- 1961
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- About 153
- 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 with conditions; species not stated
- Flip tax
- 1.5% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
- 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.
- 2BR median, 2023–2026
- $999K
- 7 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $380K – $1.4M
- Listing discount
- 3.4%
- Recorded transfers
- 138
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437 East 86th Street is a solid, full-service postwar cooperative in the heart of eastern Yorkville — the kind of building that anchors the neighborhood's everyday market with doorman service and prices that keep the Upper East Side accessible. Built in 1961, it stands on the north side of East 86th Street between First and York Avenues, a block defined by other well-established postwar cooperatives and by some of the most convenient transit and waterfront access on the East Side.
For buyers, the building's value is practical. The roughly 153 apartments include studios, one-bedrooms and larger layouts; current availability and turnover require dated listing and transfer evidence. The full-time doorman and live-in superintendent deliver the service buyers expect at this tier, and the location does the rest: the Second Avenue subway (Q) at 86th Street is a short walk, Carl Schurz Park and the East River Esplanade are a few blocks east, and Yorkville's markets, restaurants, and shops are all close at hand.
This is a lifestyle-and-location building, not an architectural showpiece — and that is precisely its appeal to the broad pool of buyers who want full service and convenience in a quiet residential pocket without paying for a marquee name.
Architecture and unit composition
The building is a postwar mid-rise brick apartment house — the efficient, light-oriented vocabulary that lines much of eastern Yorkville, built for practical floor plans and reliable elevator service. The doorman-attended entrance is the building's defining street-level feature.
Apartments run from studios and one-bedrooms through larger combinable layouts, with the sensible room counts and storage typical of early-1960s cooperative inventory. Higher floors capture more open light and city views; exposure and renovation condition drive much of the pricing variation across lines.
Building operations
437 East 86th Street operates as a full-service postwar cooperative: a full-time doorman, a live-in superintendent, central laundry, a bicycle room, and private storage. The mid-rise scale keeps the operating base proportionate while supporting a full staffing model.
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, consistent with the surrounding East 86th Street cooperatives. 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 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 1.5% of the gross contract sale price
- Rate
- 1.5% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
11 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $145 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report/ Background Check FeePer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $120 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing Document Processing FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $400 if financing | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In Fee | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move Out Fee | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Bed Bug Inspection Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| New York State Tax StampsPer share | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $0.05 Per Share | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
10 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move out fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
| Administrative Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Not stated |
| Background and Credit Check FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $120 for each applicant | Refundable Not stated |
| Move in fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
| Maintenance Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount Six (6) months' Maintenance to be held in escrow to comply with all of the conditions of the sublet | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublet feePer share | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount 25.00 per share until June 30, 2026 | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublet FeeRecurringRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount 20% of the annual maintenance effective July 1, 2026 | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refundable Move Out Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Refundable Move In Deposit | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Refinance
2 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $450 | Refundable Not stated |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $450 | 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 conditionsBoard approvalSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- 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 with conditions; species not statedPet-friendly — pets are permitted (board approval typical for the block)Source: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $550 per room a monthMedian of 16 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.50 per square foot a monthMedian of 7 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
- 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
- $52,046/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $28
- Modeled exposure split equally across 153 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).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 12A | 1 BR · 1 BA | $485,000 | -2.0% | |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 6G | 2 BR · 2 BA | $999,000 | -7.1% | |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 6D | 1 BR · 1 BA | $505,000 | -3.8% | |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 12G | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,250 sf | $915,000 | $732/sf | — |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 8F | 1 BR · 600 sf | $499,999 | $833/sf | -2.9% |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 6E | 1 BA · 500 sf | $485,000 | $970/sf | -2.0% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 15H | 2 BR · 2 BA | $900,000 | -21.7% | |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 5G | 2 BR · 2 BA | $895,000 | +0.0% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2025): a median $803/sf (floor-adjusted) across 4 sales. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 2.3% 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.
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 1-01566-0017). 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 $765K (11 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $11,419 to close, or 1.5% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $11,419
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
Compare the full-service operation. Doorman service and the Yorkville location are features to compare with current alternatives.
The location is the headline. The Q train, Carl Schurz Park, and the East River Esplanade are all a short walk away.
It is pet-friendly. Pets are permitted, an important factor for many Upper East Side buyers.
Per-room value is the metric. Bring apartment-level comparable analysis; rooms, light, and condition drive co-op pricing.
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
Lead with location and service. The Q train, the park, and the river, plus a doorman building, are exactly what this buyer pool wants.
Condition sells. A renovated, well-lit apartment stands out against the surrounding postwar inventory.
Closing schedule. Account for the board's approval process.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 437 East 86th Street, also evaluate:
- 436 East 86th Street — large full-service cooperative directly across the block
- 446 East 86th Street — Yorkville cooperative on the same block
- 525 East 86th Street — the 1961 Yorkville co-op
- 400 East 85th Street — Yorkville postwar cooperative peer
- 80 East End Avenue — full-service Yorkville cooperative near Carl Schurz Park
- 425 East 79th Street — full-service Yorkville cooperative peer
More Upper East Side buildings
- 436 East 66th Street — 1910 co-op
- 436 East 84th Street (Claiborne House) — 1963 co-op
- 436 East 86th Street — 1973 co-op
- 439 East 88th Street — 1915 co-op
- 440 East 62nd Street (The Park Sutton) — 1960 co-op by Leo Stillman
- The Gregory House (440 East 79th Street) — 1956 co-op
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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