8 East 96th Street
8 East 96th Street, New York, NY 10128
Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side
BBL 1015070064 · BIN 1047438
- Year built
- 1928
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the Expanded Carnegie Hill Historic District
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Maximum financing
- 50% of the purchase price
- Flip tax
- 2% of the purchase price, paid by the buyer
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 1999–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 4BR+ median, 2025–2026
- $2.5M
- 2 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $2M – $3.1M
- Listing discount
- 4.6%
- Recorded transfers
- 35
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8 East 96th Street is a Rosario Candela cooperative in upper Carnegie Hill, sitting just off Fifth Avenue and Central Park on one of the neighborhood's grand, low-key residential blocks. Completed in 1928, it carries the architect's name — the most coveted in pre-war Manhattan residential design — on a stretch of 96th Street lined with distinguished townhouses and pre-war apartment houses a few steps from the park and Museum Mile.
The building is a proper white-glove house: a 24-hour doorman, a resident manager, and the room counts and proportions that define a Candela. At 39 apartments over fifteen floors, it is intimate without being tiny, and its position off Fifth offers proximity to the avenue; test any park-front price difference using matched sales and total costs. For buyers who want Candela's hand and a Carnegie Hill park-adjacent location, it is a focused, high-quality target.
Architecture and unit composition
Candela clad the building in dark beige brick over a detailed base, with distinctive sandstone window reveals at the ground level, decorative lions adorning the second floor, and a canopied entrance — the kind of considered, classical ornament that distinguishes his work from the era's plainer stock. The block, within the Expanded Carnegie Hill Historic District, is protected and consistently pre-war, preserving the building's dignified setting near the park.
Inside, the apartments are configured in the Candela manner: gracious entertaining rooms, real entry foyers, separated bedroom wings, hardwood floors, and high ceilings. The mix runs from well-laid-out one- and two-bedrooms to larger family layouts and combinations, with the upper floors carrying the best light and, from the higher tiers, outlook toward Central Park to the west.
Building operations
8 East 96th Street is a full-service, white-glove cooperative. A 24-hour doorman and a live-in resident manager run the building, with central laundry, a bike room, and private storage bins available to residents. The building is pet-friendly. The cooperative permits financing up to 50% of the purchase price, and a 2% flip tax is paid by the buyer at closing. Purchases are reviewed by a board in the customary pre-war manner, and the building is run for long-term owner-occupancy.
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
- 2% of the gross sale price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Buyer
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
27 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Expedited Closing Fee within 7 business days of receiving both the new closing documents and approval to closeConditionalConditions: In-office (if available) or remote; If applicable; Whichever comes later not including weekends or holidaysPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Adjournment FeeConditionalPayable by Buyer or SellerPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing Fee within 7 business days of receiving both the new closing documents and approval to closeConditionalConditions: In-office (if available) or remote; If applicable; Whichever comes later not including weekends or holidaysPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) (paid by Buyer or Seller) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $400.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Adjournment Fee - applies to closings cancelled within 48 hours before the scheduled closing. After office hours, holidays and weekends do not count towards the 48 hours.ConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Closing in another location, mail closingPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $1,100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Sale FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Lost Stock & Lease FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $600.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $200.00 per power of attorney (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT a Bank Attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Adjournment Fee - applies to closings cancelled within 48 hours before the scheduled closing. After office hours, holidays and weekends do not count towards the 48 hours.ConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing Overtime Fee - paid by Buyer or SellerConditional · Per hourConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $250.00 per hour after 2 hours from scheduled time ($250.00 minimum) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the Attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Messenger FeeConditionalConditions: If applicablePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $50 | Refundable Not stated |
| Trust Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the Attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Undertaking FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing Overtime Fee - paid by Buyer or SellerConditional · Per hourConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $250.00 per hour after 2 hours from scheduled time ($250.00 minimum) | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $750 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Seller | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $750 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
11 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Building Sublease FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount One-twelfth the monthly maintenance or sublease amount, whichever is greater, paid to the Corporation. | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out DepositLeft with the superintendent when the move is scheduledPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $750 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move In DepositLeft with the superintendent when the move is scheduledPaid to the building | Paid by Tenant | When Upon approval | Amount $750 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
8 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
Alteration
3 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Service Elevator FeeRecurringPaid to management | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount Equals $2500 per month or during the alteration period for the use of the freight elevator, wear and tear on the building and general supervision, although this shall not diminish or be in lieu of any responsibility for any costs or damages hereunder for type II and type III. | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Service Elevator FeePaid to management | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount Equals $500 per calendar month or portion thereof that the work continues during the alteration period for the use of the freight elevator, wear and tear on the building and general supervision, although this shall not diminish or be in lieu of any responsibility for any costs or damages hereunder for type II and type III. | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Security DepositPaid to management | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount Equal to 3% of the total contracted work price or $500 for type I, an amount equals 10% of the total contracted work price or $6,000.00 for type II and type III | Refundable Refundable |
Ownership transfer
13 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | 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 |
| 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 |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Closing in another location, mail closingPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $1,100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approvalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $400.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Lost Stock & Lease FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $600.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $200.00 per power of attorney (if applicable) | 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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Financing and purchase requirements
- Maximum financing
- 50% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
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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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
- $3,380/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $7
- Modeled exposure split equally across 39 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 gross sale price (paid by purchaser per building description)
- Sublet policy
- Allowed — building sublease fee one-twelfth monthly maintenance or sublease amount (greater)
- Policies and fees
- Application fee $700 (sale) / $650 (sublet); credit report $125/applicant; max financing 50%
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 9, 2026 | 14C | 4 BR · 3 BA | $3,100,000 | -4.6% | |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 4C | 4 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,800 sf | $1,999,500 | $1,111/sf | -20.0% |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 9A | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,600 sf | $2,100,000 | $1,313/sf | -4.5% |
| Aug 21, 2023 | PHA | 3 BR · 3.5 BA | $6,325,000 | -2.7% | |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 8A | 3 BR · 2 BA | $2,295,000 | -8.2% | |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 16C | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $3,400,000 | -2.7% | |
| Dec 28, 2021 | 7A | 2 BR · 2 BA | $2,121,000 | -7.6% | |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 12C | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $2,350,000 | -1.9% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2025): a median $1,111/sf (recorded) across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 4.2% 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 1-01507-0064). 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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What to know if you’re buying
You are buying a Candela steps from Central Park, which frames both the appeal and the value. The architect's name and the park-adjacent Carnegie Hill location are features to evaluate, while any price difference from park-front buildings requires matched sales and does not establish future demand. Underwrite it as a classic pre-war purchase: a board package and interview, financing capped at 50%, and a 2% flip tax due from the buyer at closing. The building is pet-friendly.
Choose the apartment on its layout, floor, and light — the upper-floor lines with western exposure toward the park are the building's prize. Inventory is limited, so a well-positioned home warrants a prepared offer. We help buyers read the Candela plan, assess renovation scope, and benchmark the ask against recent Carnegie Hill pre-war sales.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with pedigree and proximity: a Rosario Candela cooperative off Fifth Avenue, a few steps from Central Park and Museum Mile, run as a white-glove house. That combination distinguishes the apartment from the larger, more generic Carnegie Hill stock and speaks to buyers who specifically seek Candela's name and layouts.
Price to the apartment's specific floor, light, and condition, and emphasize the park-adjacent location and the building's intimate, well-staffed character. We market the Candela pedigree to the right buyer pool, present board realities — the 50% financing cap and 2% flip tax — transparently to keep deals on track, and steer the cooperative's review toward a clean, on-time closing.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 8 East 96th Street, also evaluate nearby Carnegie Hill and upper Fifth/Madison pre-war cooperatives:
- 58 East 96th Street — nearby pre-war Carnegie Hill co-op
- 70 East 96th Street — full-service Carnegie Hill cooperative
- 166 East 96th Street — Carnegie Hill co-op to the east
- 49 East 86th Street — Carnegie Hill pre-war cooperative to the south
- 11 East 86th Street — building near Central Park
More Upper East Side buildings
- 6 East 76th Street — 1895 co-op
- 6–8 East 68th Street — co-op
- 8 East 83rd Street — 1963 co-op
- 9 East 96th Street — 1926 co-op by Gronenberg & Leuchtag
- 9 East 97th Street — 1925 co-op
- 10 East 70th Street — 1960 co-op by Emery Roth & Sons
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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