812 Fifth Avenue
812 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10065
BBL 1013770003 · BIN 1040884
- Year built
- 1963
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the Upper East Side Historic District
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Not permitted
- Dogs
- Not permitted
- Cats
- Not stated
- Maximum financing
- 50% of the purchase price
- Flip tax
- Tiered or formula; see fees
- 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.
- Recent range
- $4.3M – $6.6M
- Listing discount
- 8.0%
- Recorded transfers
- 31
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812 Fifth Avenue is one of the few post-war buildings to earn a place in the front rank of the Avenue's cooperatives — and it earned it the hard way, by combining a Central Park frontage, a low unit count, and a white-glove operation with terraces and post-war construction. Built in 1963 and clad in limestone, the building's terraced, symmetrical massing was designed to read as a dignified neighbor to the pre-war masonry stock around it rather than as a departure from it. The result is a building that delivers Park-front address and trophy-tier service with terraces and systems whose actual condition and specifications should be compared with older alternatives.
The building's history is part of its mystique. Nelson Rockefeller famously combined his residence here with space in the adjacent building, and 812 has long been associated with that lineage of quiet, top-of-market Fifth Avenue living. With just 30 residences across nineteen stories and only a few apartments per floor, it is an intimate building by design, and its homes — many with terraces overlooking Central Park — sit at the upper end of the Lenox Hill market.
The location is among the best on the Avenue. The building faces Central Park directly, sits at the threshold of the Plaza District and Madison Avenue's luxury retail, and is steps from the N, R and W at Fifth Avenue–59th Street, with the Q and weekday M at Lexington–63rd and the 4/5/6 a short walk east. Culture, the park, and the city's best shopping are all within a few hundred yards.
Architecture and unit composition
Designed by Robert L. Bien, 812 Fifth Avenue is a careful exercise in fitting a modern tower into a pre-war context. The limestone cladding and symmetrical, terraced silhouette give it the substance and quiet authority of its neighbors while allowing for the setbacks and private outdoor space that define its appeal. Among the post-war Fifth Avenue co-ops, it is one of the more architecturally considered.
Inside, the 30 residences are large and generously proportioned, with several apartments per floor at most and full- and half-floor homes higher up. Terraces are a defining feature, and Park-facing exposures command the building's top pricing. Post-war construction here means higher ceilings than many mid-century towers and the layout flexibility that has allowed owners to tailor and combine homes over the decades; confirm current building systems and their condition from recent engineering reports and board materials. Renovation levels vary, from beautifully maintained classic interiors to fully reimagined contemporary homes.
Building operations
812 Fifth Avenue runs a genuine white-glove operation: a full-time doorman and concierge, elevator attendants, and a live-in resident manager, supported by a central laundry and basement storage. For a 30-unit building, the staffing ratio is high — a deliberate reflection of the building's positioning at the top of the Lenox Hill market.
As a cooperative, purchases require board approval, a comprehensive financial and personal package, and an in-person interview. Financing is capped at 50% of the purchase price and shareholder subletting is not permitted; confirm the current occupancy and liquidity requirements from the building's governing documents and application instructions. Monthly maintenance covers the building's underlying mortgage, real-estate taxes, staff, heat, and reserves. We help buyers understand the board's posture, the financing cap, and any flip tax well before the package stage, because at a building of this caliber, preparation is everything.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of August 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
- $100 per share or 3% of the purchase price, whichever is greater. (may also be paid by the purchaser)
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
Purchase
7 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $600 or $1,000 (Trust Purchase - if permitted by Corporation) | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing Fee for Co-applicant or GuarantorPer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 per Co-applicant/ Guarantor | Refundable Not stated |
| Background Report FeeConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant (additional $75 for criminal check if required by the Board) | Refundable Not stated |
| Lead Based Paint Disclosure Fee | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $75 | Refundable Not stated |
| Financing FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $300 (if financing) | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePer share | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $800 ($850 without a Broker) plus $0.05 per share | Refundable Not stated |
| Sale by an Estate or Trust - Closing FeePer share | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $1,000 plus $0.05 per share | Refundable Not stated |
Refinance
1 item
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Not stated |
Ownership transfer
1 item
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Contact Transfer Agent for fee schedule | Refundable Non-refundable |
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 August 2026
- Guarantors
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 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 August 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
- Dogs
- Not permittedDogs not allowedSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Cats
- Not statedThe source permits pets without naming cats.Source: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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
- $1,180 per room a monthMedian of 3 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
- Concierge
- YesSource: 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
- 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
- $85,885/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $239
- Modeled exposure split equally across 30 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
- $100 per share or 3% of purchase price, whichever greater (buyer or seller)
- Sublet policy
- Not allowed
- Policies and fees
- Max financing 50% of purchase price; pets/dogs not allowed
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 2, 2025 | MAIS | 5 BR · 4.5 BA · 4,500 sf | $6,500,000 | $1,444/sf | -3.7% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 10A | 4 BR · 3.5 BA | $6,600,000 | -8.3% | |
| Dec 11, 2023 | 301 | 3 BR · 3.5 BA | $4,295,000 | -18.2% | |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 6A | 3 BR · 3.5 BA · 2,830 sf | $7,650,000 | $2,703/sf | -9.9% |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 15 | 4 BR · 4.5 BA | $9,950,000 | -13.5% | |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 16 | 4 BR · 4.5 BA · 4,200 sf | $10,800,000 | $2,571/sf | -28.0% |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 17 | 1 BR · 2 BA · 2,250 sf | $9,500,000 | $4,222/sf | -4.5% |
| Mar 28, 2017 | 5A | 3 BR | $5,500,000 | -14.1% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2025): a median $1,444/sf (recorded) across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 8.0% 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 1-01377-0003). 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
Buying here is a top-of-market Fifth Avenue transaction, and the board process reflects that. Prepare a flawless financial package, expect conservative financing limits and a rigorous interview, and plan around a primary-residence posture. The reward is rare: a Park-front terrace home in an intimate, white-glove building with systems and outdoor space to compare against the actual pre-war alternatives. Inventory is thin and held long, so a buyer who finds the right apartment should be positioned to act decisively — and to be vetted thoroughly. We help buyers present themselves to the board and benchmark pricing against the right trophy comparables.
What to know if you’re selling
A sale here is sold on the rarest attributes on the Avenue: a direct Central Park frontage, private terraces, white-glove service, and the scarcity of a 30-unit building. Lead with the Park exposure and outdoor space, and benchmark to the top-tier Park-and-Fifth co-op set rather than the broader market. The buyer pool is narrow but motivated, and a beautifully presented apartment in a building that rarely lists draws focused, qualified demand. We position the listing precisely, prepare the seller for a discerning board, and manage the process end to end.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 812 Fifth Avenue, also evaluate these nearby Fifth Avenue cooperatives:
- 810 Fifth Avenue — the adjacent Fifth Avenue cooperative with shared history
- 820 Fifth Avenue — premier pre-war Park-front cooperative to the north
- 825 Fifth Avenue — full-service Fifth Avenue co-op nearby
- 834 Fifth Avenue — one of the Avenue's most prestigious pre-war buildings
- 845 Fifth Avenue — full-service Fifth Avenue cooperative to the north
More Fifth Avenue buildings
- The Pierre (795 Fifth Avenue) — 1930 co-op by Schultze & Weaver
- 800 Fifth Avenue — condominium by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
- 810 Fifth Avenue — 1926 co-op by J.E.R. Carpenter
- 817 Fifth Avenue — 1925
- 820 Fifth Avenue — 1916 co-op by Starrett & Van Vleck
- 825 Fifth Avenue — 1926 co-op by J.E.R. Carpenter
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Fifth Avenue — read The Roebling Team Guide to Fifth Avenue.
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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