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
- About 148
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
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, 2026 to date
- $1,177
- floor-adjusted, 3 sales
- Listing discount
- 2.0%
- Recorded sales
- 144
- On record
- 2003–2026
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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 Deutsche Bank Center (formerly 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's documented terms are the draw. There is no flip tax, financing of up to 60% of the purchase price is permitted, while a previously reported roughly 49% deductible share of maintenance is undated and should not be treated as current. Obtain the cooperative's allocation for the relevant tax year; a shareholder's deductible interest and real estate taxes depend on that allocation and applicable tax limits. Pied-à-terre ownership is permitted, and pets are welcome (confirm any size or breed limits). That combination — no flip tax, 60% financing, and pied-à-terre ownership — is the practical heart of the building's appeal; confirm the current terms with the managing agent.
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
12 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Applicant or Guarantor FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $200 per applicant/guarantor if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Financing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $400 if financing | Refundable Not stated |
| Incomplete Application FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount Studio $250, One Bedroom $300, Two Bedroom $375, Three Bedroom $450 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Studio $250, One Bedroom $300, Two Bedroom $375, Three Bedroom $450 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Monthly Maintenance Charge FeeConditionalConditions: If closing takes place after the 10th of the monthPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount Equal to common charges and Charges up to the time of closing | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer Agent Closing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $850, $1100 if closing remotely | Refundable Non-refundable |
Sublet
14 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Applicant/Guarantor FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 per applicant/guarantor, if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Incomplete Application FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount Studio $250, One Bedroom $300, Two Bedroom $375 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount Studio $250, One Bedroom $300, Two Bedroom $375 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublease FeePaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount 15% of 12 months maintenance for first year 22.5% of 12 months maintenance for second year | Refundable Not stated |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Applicant or Guarantor FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 per applicant/guarantor if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Incomplete Application FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublease FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount 1st year of sublet: fee equal to 15% of the monthly maintenance multiplied by the number of months of the sublease. o 2nd year of sublet: fee equal to 22.5% of the monthly maintenance multiplied by the number of months of the sublease | Refundable Not stated |
Refinance
5 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Applicant or Guarantor FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $200 per applicant/guarantor if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Incomplete Application FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
Alteration
1 item
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Security DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount $2,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Ownership transfer
11 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate TransferConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount Studio $250, One Bedroom $300, Two Bedroom $375 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Name change/spouse add/removalConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer into a TrustConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer to a Family Member and a Third PartyConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Studio $250, One Bedroom $300, Two Bedroom $375 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing Fee for all TransfersPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $850 | 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
- Not verified
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- PermittedSource: 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
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $809 per room a monthMedian of 12 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.74 per square foot 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
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Fitness room, garage, bike storage, storageSource: 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.
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.
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
- Policies and 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 12F | 1 BR · 1 BA | $955,000 | +0.5% | |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 12E | 1 BR · 1 BA | $695,000 | +0.0% | |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 28C | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,050 sf | $1,375,000 | $1,310/sf | -3.5% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 25E | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,500 sf | $1,850,000 | $1,233/sf | -3.9% |
| 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% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,177/sf (floor-adjusted) across 3 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 2.0% 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). 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 $1.25M (11 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $25,738 to close, or 2.1% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $12,500
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $13,238
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
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
More Upper West Side buildings
- The Hermitage (41 West 72nd Street) — 1928 condominium by Jacob M. Felson
- The Sofia (41 Columbus Avenue) — 1930 condominium
- 43 West 64th Street (Liberty Lofts) — 1900 condominium by Costas Kondylis & Partners
- 44 West 77th Street — 1909 co-op by Harde & Short
- 44 West 96th Street — co-op
- 45 West 67th Street — 1983 condominium
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Upper West Side — read The Roebling Team Guide to Upper West 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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