44 West 62nd Street
44 West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023
Lincoln Square, Upper West Side
BBL 1011140061 · BIN 1027365
- Year built
- 1974
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 148
- Landmark
- No
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $1,215
- Listing discount
- 2.0%
- Recorded sales
- 140
- On record
- 2003–2026
Lincoln Plaza Tower at 44 West 62nd Street is one of the more architecturally assertive post-war cooperatives in Lincoln Square — and one of the few that turned the era's concrete-frame construction into a genuine design statement. Completed in 1974 to the design of Horace Ginsbern & Associates, the 30-story tower is defined by its sculptural rounded balconies and bow windows, an award-recognized late-modern vocabulary that sets it apart from the flatter white-brick and curtain-wall towers that dominated the period.
The building's defining advantage is location. It stands directly across from the Lincoln Center campus — the Metropolitan Opera, David Geffen Hall, and the broader performing-arts complex — placing residents at the center of one of Manhattan's premier cultural districts. Columbus Circle, Central Park, the shops and restaurants of the Time Warner Center, and the 59th Street–Columbus Circle transit hub are all within a short walk, and the building's semi-circular private driveway gives it a sense of arrival uncommon for the block.
For buyers who prioritize a white-glove building with real amenities — a 24-hour doorman, fitness center, and an on-site parking garage — combined with private outdoor space and an unbeatable cultural location, Lincoln Plaza Tower occupies a distinct niche. It offers the practical advantages of post-war construction (efficient layouts, private balconies, in-building parking) in a building with more architectural personality than most of its contemporaries.
Architecture and unit composition
Ginsbern's 1974 design is the building's signature. The rounded balconies and bow windows are not merely decorative: the two-bedroom and oversized one-bedroom lines all have balconies, giving a large share of the apartments private curved outdoor space and panoramic exposures — an unusual feature among post-war cooperatives. Many apartments enjoy exceptional views overlooking the Fordham campus gardens and Lincoln Center.
The roughly 148 apartments span post-war configurations across 30 stories, with a mix oriented toward efficient one- and two-bedroom layouts alongside larger combinations. Higher floors carry view premiums — toward Lincoln Center, the Hudson, and the city — and balconied lines trade on their outdoor space. Apartment-level variation is meaningful: floor altitude, exposure, balcony orientation, and renovation history all matter to value, and lines price on their individual merits.
Building operations
Lincoln Plaza Tower operates as a full-service post-war cooperative with a 24-hour doorman, a fitness center, an on-site parking garage available to shareholders at reduced rates, bike storage, private storage bins at nominal rental rates, and laundry. The semi-circular private driveway and full amenity package make it one of the more service-rich cooperatives on the block.
The board posture is notably accommodating for a Manhattan co-op. There is no flip tax, financing of up to 60% of the purchase price is permitted, and roughly 49% of maintenance is tax-deductible. Pied-à-terre ownership is permitted, and pets are welcome (subject to standard size and breed limits). That combination — no flip tax, real financing latitude, and pied-à-terre flexibility — is the practical heart of the building's appeal and distinguishes it from the stricter pre-war co-op tier nearby.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- Per unit / month range
- —
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the engineer identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair before the next inspection cycle. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent). Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library.
See the full facade history →Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- None stated
- Sublet policy
- Allowed. Sublease fee 15% of 12 months' maintenance for first year, 22.5% for second year
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted
- Notable fees
- Application processing $700 (sale); credit check $125/applicant; financing fee $400; transfer agent closing fee $850 ($1,100 if remote); move-in/move-out fees by unit size
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | 12A | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,025 sf | $1,300,000 | $1,268/sf | +2.0% |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 2F | 1 BR · 1 BA | $767,000 | -9.7% | |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 31BC | 4 BR · 4 BA · 2,450 sf | $2,800,000 | $1,143/sf | -13.8% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 15B | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,400 sf | $1,725,000 | $1,232/sf | -1.4% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 9C | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,050 sf | $1,200,000 | $1,143/sf | -2.0% |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 27C | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,050 sf | $1,202,000 | $1,145/sf | +2.3% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 28C | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,050 sf | $1,250,000 | $1,190/sf | -7.3% |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 17D | 1 BA | $555,000 | -7.5% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,215/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 2.0% 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 1-01114-0061) 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
The location is the headline. Directly across from Lincoln Center, steps from Columbus Circle, Central Park, and a major transit hub.
Private balconies are a building signature. The rounded-balcony design gives the two-bedroom and oversized one-bedroom lines curved outdoor space — rare in the post-war cooperative stock.
The policy posture is buyer-friendly. No flip tax, 60% financing, pied-à-terre ownership permitted, and pets welcome — an unusually flexible combination.
Amenities are robust for the block. A 24-hour doorman, fitness center, and on-site garage at shareholder rates add real day-to-day value.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with location, balconies, amenities, and the flexible board. The Lincoln Center position, private curved outdoor space, the garage, and the no-flip-tax / pied-à-terre policy are the strongest selling points.
Pricing requires apartment-level comparable analysis. Floor, exposure, balcony orientation, and renovation drive value more than building averages.
The buyer pool spans culture-oriented buyers, professionals, and pied-à-terre seekers. The location, amenity profile, and policy flexibility draw a broad, motivated demographic.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. Roughly 4–8 weeks from contract to closing, subject to board-package and interview scheduling.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering Lincoln Plaza Tower, also evaluate:
- 30 West 60th Street — nearby Lincoln Square cooperative
- 161 West 61st Street — nearby Lincoln Square building
- 10 West 66th Street — nearby Lincoln Square cooperative
- 50 West 66th Street — nearby Lincoln Square building
The neighborhood
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