993 Fifth Avenue
993 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028
BBL 1014920003 · BIN 1046609
- Year built
- 1930
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the Metropolitan Museum Historic District
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Not permitted
- Pied-à-terre
- Requires confirmation
- Our building profile and the source for this line differ. Confirm with building management.
- Maximum financing
- Financing not allowed; cash purchases only
- Flip tax
- 2.75% of the purchase price, paid by the buyer
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
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993 Fifth Avenue is an Emery Roth limestone cooperative of 1930, set directly across from Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art on one of the finest blocks of Carnegie Hill. Roth was the defining apartment-house architect of his generation, and 993 is one of his more refined Fifth Avenue efforts — an Italian Renaissance composition in limestone, with a three-story rusticated base, classical balustrades, ornate window surrounds, and a procession of cartouches climbing the façade. It is a building designed to hold the Avenue's standard, and it does.
The profile describes nineteen residences across seventeen stories, including full-floor and near-full-floor configurations. Verify current plans and dated transactions; the count does not establish apartment size or resale frequency. The wood-paneled lobby, staffing and Museum Mile address are features to compare directly with specific alternatives; they do not establish a market ranking.
The location is among the most coveted in the city. The building faces Central Park and the Met directly, with the museum’s steps a short walk north and the rest of Museum Mile a few blocks north. Madison Avenue's galleries and boutiques are a block east; the 6 train at 77th and 86th Streets and the Q at 86th put the rest of Manhattan within easy reach. This is Carnegie Hill living at its most established.
Architecture and unit composition
Emery Roth gave 993 Fifth Avenue the full vocabulary of his Italian Renaissance mode: a limestone façade anchored by a rusticated three-story base, articulated with pilasters, balustrades, broken pediments, and stacked cartouches that give the building its vertical rhythm. It is ornament in service of dignity rather than display — the detailing rewards a close look without ever crowding the composition.
Inside, the residences are the rarest part of the offering. Largely full-floor and near-full-floor homes, they carry the proportions Roth's clients demanded: gracious entry galleries, enfilade entertaining rooms, high ceilings, separated service areas, and the light that comes with full-floor exposures. The handsome wood-paneled lobby sets the tone for interiors built for formal living. Renovation levels vary across the building, but the architecture — ceiling height, room scale, and Park-facing light — is consistent and irreplaceable.
Building operations
993 Fifth Avenue runs a white-glove operation in keeping with its standing: a full-time doorman and attentive staff, a wood-paneled lobby, a fitness facility, and basement storage, all reserved for nineteen households. The service ratio is high by design.
As a cooperative, purchases require board approval, a comprehensive financial and personal package, and an in-person interview. Financing is not allowed (purchases are all-cash), pied-à-terre use is permitted with conditions, and the sublet policy requires confirmation. Monthly maintenance covers the building's underlying mortgage, real-estate taxes, staff, heat, and reserves. We help buyers understand the board's requirements, the all-cash requirement, and the 2.75% flip tax paid by the buyer before they engage, because at a building of this caliber, preparation determines the outcome.
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
- Amount equal to 2.75% of purchase price
- Rate
- 2.75% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Buyer
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
6 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 |
| Lead Based Paint Disclosure Fee | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $75 | 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 |
| Credit Report/Background check FeePer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $871.00 per applicant or $1,633.13 for a married couple, payable to Fidelifacts | Refundable Not stated |
Sublet
2 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Lead Based Paint Disclosure Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $75 | 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
- Financing not allowed; cash purchases onlySource: 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
- Requires confirmationOur building profile and the source for this line differ. Confirm with building management.
Considering an apartment here? Send Corey the listing to discuss the sublet and pied-à-terre rules for that apartment.
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, 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.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $39,522/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $173
- Modeled exposure split equally across 19 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).
Penalties shown are amounts DOB assessed against filings on record across 2005–10 to 2020–25. The FISP dataset does not record whether they were paid, contested or remain open, so treat the figure as history rather than a current balance and confirm the building’s standing with the managing agent.
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 2.75% of purchase price, payable by Purchaser (effective 7/1/2017)
- Sublet policy
- Not Allowed
- Policies and fees
- Financing not allowed; Closing $800 ($850 w/o broker) + $0.05/share
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2024 | PH | 4 BR · 5.5 BA · 5,500 sf | $17,230,000 | $3,133/sf | -31.1% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | 10 | 4 BR · 5.5 BA · 5,000 sf | $27,500,000 | $5,500/sf | +0.0% |
| Nov 26, 2019 | 16 | 3 BR · 4 BA · 3,750 sf | $11,300,000 | $3,013/sf | -24.6% |
| Oct 2, 2019 | — | 5 BR · 6 BA | $19,000,000 | -24.0% | |
| Jun 4, 2018 | 7 | 5 BR · 6.5 BA · 5,000 sf | $15,000,000 | $3,000/sf | -11.8% |
| May 30, 2017 | 5A | 3 BR | $8,350,000 | -35.5% | |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 6B | 2 BR · 1,800 sf | $2,970,000 | $1,650/sf | — |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 6AB | 6 BR | $2,970,000 | — |
Market read. Most recent trades (2024) cleared a median $3,133/sf (recorded) across 1 sale. Median listing discount 13.4% 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.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-01492-0003). 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. Prepare a flawless package, plan for an all-cash purchase and a thorough interview, and confirm the conditions on pied-à-terre use. Confirm the actual Emery Roth apartment’s floor coverage and outlook toward Central Park and the Met. Review current listings and qualifying dated sales before judging availability; the nineteen-residence count does not establish scarcity. We guide buyers through valuation, positioning, and the board.
What to know if you’re selling
Document the Emery Roth design, full-floor footprint, Park-and-Met frontage and reported nineteen-residence scale, and verify current availability. Select comparable sales by layout, exposure, condition and carrying costs. Confirm current board requirements and prepare the application materials.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 993 Fifth Avenue, also evaluate these nearby Fifth Avenue cooperatives:
- 990 Fifth Avenue — Rosario Candela cooperative directly nearby
- 995 Fifth Avenue — full-service Fifth Avenue building adjacent
- 998 Fifth Avenue — McKim, Mead & White's landmark Park-front cooperative
- 1009 Fifth Avenue — Fifth Avenue residential alternative; confirm ownership form and construction history
More Fifth Avenue buildings
- 969 Fifth Avenue — 1925 co-op
- 980 Fifth Avenue — 1966 co-op
- 990 Fifth Avenue — 1927 co-op by Rosario Candela
- 995 Fifth Avenue (The Stanhope) — 1926 condop by Rosario Candela
- 998 Fifth Avenue — 1910 co-op by McKim, Mead & White
- 1001 Fifth Avenue — 1979 co-op by Philip Johnson and John Burgee
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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