Yorkville housing and buildings

Building types

• Pre-war walk-ups. Common on the side streets, usually five or six floors without an elevator. They are often smaller and lower priced, with fewer services.
• Elevator co-ops. Pre-war and mid-century buildings are found throughout. East End Avenue and the blocks near Carl Schurz Park hold some of the most established.
• Condos and full-service towers. More common along the avenues and toward the river, with doormen, fitness rooms and other building services.

Where buyers often start

Smaller apartments in walk-ups and older elevator co-ops are often the most accessible way into the neighborhood. Buyers who want more space or services tend to move toward the river blocks and the newer towers. Prices vary building by building, so compare recent sales in the specific buildings you like.

Co-op or condo

Yorkville has both in volume. A co-op usually costs less for a similar apartment but comes with board approval and building-set rules on financing. Read Co-op or Condo on the Upper East Side for the full comparison.

Check in any building

• Monthly maintenance or common charges, and what they include
• Reserve fund, recent assessments and any planned capital projects
• Renovation, subletting and pied-à-terre rules
• Whether the building has an elevator, a doorman and a laundry room
• Any flip tax charged when the apartment is sold

General information only. Boundaries, building rules, transit and fees change; verify details for any property before you rely on them.