966 First Avenue (Sutton Manor)
966 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Sutton Place
BBL 1013657501 · BIN 1040162
- Year built
- 1960
- Type
- Condominium
- Units
- 189
- Floors
- 20
- Landmark
- No
- Pets
- Permitted — confirm at offer stage
- Subletting
- Permitted under condominium rules — confirm current policy at offer stage
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
Every recorded sale at this building, 2004–2005
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $778
- Recorded sales
- 12
- On record
- 2004–2005
Sutton Manor is a 20-story white-brick condominium at the corner of First Avenue and East 53rd Street, in the Sutton Place quadrant of Midtown East. The building carries two addresses — 966 First Avenue and 411 East 53rd Street — for a single corner property. Built in 1960 as a rental and converted to a condominium in 1979, it is one of the earlier rental-to-condominium conversions in the neighborhood, and it delivers a full-service package anchored by an attached parking garage and an on-site fitness center.
The Sutton Place location places the building in one of Midtown East's quieter, more residential enclaves, near the East River and removed from the density of the Midtown core, while remaining close to Midtown offices, the United Nations, and the FDR Drive.
Architecture and unit composition
The 189 residences span 20 floors and range from studios to larger family layouts within the efficient floor plates of a 1960 postwar building. The white-brick façade is characteristic of its era, and the corner siting gives many units cross exposures and, on the upper floors, open city and partial East River views. As one of the neighborhood's earlier condominium conversions, the building has a long resale history and an established resident base.
Building operations
Sutton Manor operates as a full-service condominium with a 24-hour doorman and a live-in superintendent. The attached parking garage is a defining convenience for a Midtown corner building, along with the on-site fitness center, central laundry, and private storage. Carrying costs follow the ordinary condominium structure of common charges and real property taxes. Buyers should obtain current figures and review the building's financials and reserve position during diligence.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $72,352/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $32
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. Facade inspections run on a fixed five-year cycle; future inspection, repair, and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
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 →Recent sales
Sutton Manor trades at the more accessible end of the Sutton Place / Midtown East condominium market, with recent closings generally running near the low end of the neighborhood's per-square-foot range — a reflection of the building's 1960 vintage and efficient layouts rather than any deficiency in service or location. The attached garage and fitness center are the building's clearest pricing differentiators. Within the building, floor, exposure, and view drive the variation; current apartment-level comparable analysis is the right basis for any pricing decision.
Recent closings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2005 | 2K | 989 sf | $700,000 | $708/sf |
| Jul 27, 2005 | 3B | 685 sf | $612,500 | $894/sf |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 12J | 542 sf | $480,000 | $886/sf |
| Apr 1, 2005 | 2H | 1,450 sf | $1,080,000 | $745/sf |
| Feb 25, 2005 | 9F | 833 sf | $610,950 | $733/sf |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 5A | 680 sf | $560,000 | $824/sf |
| Dec 14, 2004 | 4L | 1,355 sf | $969,000 | $715/sf |
| Oct 21, 2004 | 19D | 1,799 sf | $1,415,408 | $787/sf |
Market read. Most recent trades (2005) cleared a median $778/sf across 6 sales.
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 1-01365-7501) 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 from recorded condo declarations and offering plans.
What to know if you’re buying
The attached garage is a real amenity. On-site parking is uncommon and valuable in Midtown; confirm availability and cost.
This is an established conversion, not a new building. Sutton Manor is a 1960 white-brick building converted in 1979; underwrite the building's age accordingly — review recent capital work, reserve position, and any assessments during diligence.
Sutton Place quiet is the draw. The building sits in one of Midtown East's more residential pockets near the East River; confirm exposure and view for any specific apartment.
Condo flexibility applies. 30–45 day closings are typical; pets, pied-à-terre, and investor use are generally permitted — confirm current policy at offer stage.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with value and the garage. Sutton Manor offers full-service living and on-site parking at an accessible Sutton Place price point; that combination is the marketing story.
Emphasize the location. The quiet Sutton Place enclave, near the East River and Midtown offices, appeals to primary-residence and pied-à-terre buyers alike.
Price at the apartment level. Floor, exposure, and view drive substantial variation across the building's 189 units.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 966 First Avenue, also evaluate:
- 400 East 54th Street (The Revere) — nearby full-service Sutton Place condominium with on-site garage and courtyard
- 250 East 40th Street (The Highpoint) — Murray Hill condominium with indoor pool and private balconies
- 132 East 35th Street (Murray Hill House) — full-service Murray Hill cooperative with roof deck and garage
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across Midtown East — read The Roebling Team Guide to Midtown East.
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