440 East 57th Street
440 East 57th Street, New York, NY 10022
BBL 1013680033 · BIN 1040471
- Year built
- 1961
- Type
- Cooperative
- 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
- Not permitted
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Washer/dryer
- Not permitted
- Maximum financing
- 75% of the purchase price
- Flip tax
- 2% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
- 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
- $876
- floor-adjusted, 1 sale
- Listing discount
- 2.8%
- Recorded sales
- 86
- On record
- 2003–2026
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A Private Pricing Opinion — what your apartment at 440 East 57th Street would likely sell for today, what it costs to sell, and what you’d walk away with — reviewed personally against condition, exposures, renovation quality, and the competition actually on the market.
440 East 57th Street is a white-glove cooperative just off Sutton Place — and it earns that description. Built in 1961, the 22-story red-brick building pairs postwar scale and light with a level of service and a sense of address more often associated with prewar buildings. On one of the East 50s' most distinguished, tree-lined blocks, steps from the East River, it is a quintessential Sutton Place co-op: discreet, well-run, and squarely aimed at buyers who prize service and setting.
Sutton Place itself is the appeal. This enclave at the eastern edge of Midtown — quiet, residential, and removed from the commercial density to the west — has long been one of Manhattan's most prestigious addresses, a neighborhood of established co-ops and river views. A full-service postwar co-op here delivers the neighborhood's defining combination: generous apartments, a peaceful block, and the river a short walk away.
For buyers, the proposition is service and proportion. The building offers the larger windows and consistent ceiling heights of postwar construction, generous and well-laid-out apartments, terraces and gardens on select homes, and the kind of attentive, full-time staffing that defines the best of Sutton Place — at a more accessible entry than the marquee prewar river houses nearby.
Architecture and unit composition
440 East 57th Street is a clean mid-century red-brick apartment house, a product of 1961 that prioritizes light, scale, and livability over prewar ornament. The building rises 22 stories on its quiet block, with upper-floor homes capturing open exposures toward the East River and across the low rooftops of the surrounding enclave. Select residences carry private terraces and gardens — a meaningful outdoor amenity in a building of this era and address.
The building holds 83 cooperative residences, a postwar mix running from one-bedrooms to larger family layouts, several refined or combined over the building's cooperative life. Postwar construction here means generous proportions, larger window walls than prewar stock, and thoughtful layouts — the qualities that draw buyers to the best mid-century co-ops. Homes with terraces, gardens, or river exposures sit at the top of the building's appeal.
Building operations
440 East 57th Street operates as a full-service, white-glove cooperative: a 24-hour doorman, a live-in superintendent, and a furnished roof deck that takes in panoramic Manhattan and East River views. The level of staffing and service is the building's signature — the prewar standard of attention delivered in a postwar building. As a cooperative, the building runs on monthly maintenance covering staff, operations, and the underlying building, and purchases proceed through a board review and interview; we walk buyers through the building's current requirements as part of preparing a clean board package.
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 2% Of the purchase price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
9 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Check FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Alteration FeesPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $750 for major alterations, $300 for minor alterations | Refundable Not stated |
| Key Fob FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $100 | Refundable Not stated |
| Recognition Agreement FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $300 | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $600 | Refundable Not stated |
Refinance
2 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $300 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $300 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Ownership transfer
21 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant/adult applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Key Fob FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $100 | Refundable Not stated |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalConditions: If FinancingPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $300 if financing | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $600 | Refundable Not stated |
| Flip TaxPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount Equal 2% Of the purchase price | Refundable Not stated |
Transfer: trust
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 |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Transfer: estate
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant/adult applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Key Fob FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $100 | Refundable Not stated |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalConditions: If FinancingPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $300 if financing | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $600 | Refundable Not stated |
| Flip TaxPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount Equal 2% Of the purchase price | 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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Financing and purchase requirements
- Maximum financing
- 75% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Guarantors
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Parent buying for an employed child
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Parent buying for a student child
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
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 permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Not verified
Considering an apartment here? Send Corey the listing to discuss the sublet and pied-à-terre rules for that apartment.
Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 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
- $873 per room a monthMedian of 5 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
- Roof deckSource: 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
- $29,827/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $30
- Modeled exposure split equally across 83 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.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 2% of purchase price (paid by shareholder/seller)
- Sublet policy
- Not allowed
- Policies and fees
- Application processing $700; credit check $150; move-in/move-out $1,000 each; closing fee $600; recognition agreement $300 if financing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | PH | 4 BR · 3 BA · 3,479 sf | $3,050,000 | $877/sf | -12.9% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 15B | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,400 sf | $1,312,000 | $937/sf | -2.7% |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 10A | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,575,000 | -1.6% | |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 8D | 1 BR · 1.5 BA | $850,000 | -5.0% | |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 20B | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,435,000 | -4.3% | |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 5C | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,100 sf | $683,500 | $621/sf | -11.8% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 10C | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,100 sf | $865,000 | $786/sf | +6.1% |
| Jan 9, 2023 | 14B | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,430,000 | -4.3% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $876/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. 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 2.8% 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 1-01368-0033). 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 $1.44M (5 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $28,281 to close, or 2.0% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $14,350
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $13,931
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 a cooperative, so a purchase runs through a board package and interview. We help buyers confirm the building's current requirements on financing, subletting, pied-à-terre ownership, and pets from its governing documents and application instructions before they commit, then prepare a package that presents cleanly.
The variables that drive value here are exposure and outdoor space. A river-facing home, or one of the residences with a terrace or garden, is a fundamentally different asset from an interior line — and the building's service level is a constant that benefits every home. We help buyers read the floor plans, weigh exposure and outdoor space against price, and benchmark against the Sutton Place co-op inventory.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with service and setting. The white-glove staffing, the quiet Sutton Place block, and the furnished roof deck with river views are durable selling points that define the building's appeal.
Outdoor space and exposure drive pricing. River-facing homes and the residences with terraces or gardens command the building's premium; a well-presented home should foreground those features.
Position to the Sutton Place buyer. This is a service-first co-op for buyers who prize a peaceful, prestigious address; pricing and presentation should target that buyer rather than a contemporary-condominium shopper.
Check competing inventory at marketing time. Compare active river-facing and outdoor-space homes and recent matched sales; the building's unit count does not establish scarcity or a seller advantage.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 440 East 57th Street, also evaluate the surrounding Sutton Place and East 50s co-op stock:
- 444 East 57th Street — full-service building on the same block
- 411 East 57th Street — Sutton Place cooperative nearby
- 322 East 57th Street — full-service East 57th Street co-op
- 425 East 51st Street — Beekman cooperative to the south
More Sutton Place buildings
- 434 East 58th Street — 1930 co-op
- River House (435 East 52nd Street) — 1931 co-op by Bottomley, Wagner & White
- Beekman Mansion, 439 East 51st Street — 1925 co-op
- Sutton Manor, 440 East 56th Street — 1955 co-op
- 444 East 57th Street — 1929 condominium by Lafayette A. Goldstone
- Beekman Terrace, 444 East 52nd Street — 1929 co-op
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Sutton Place — read The Roebling Team Guide to Sutton Place.
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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