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205 East 69th Street
Last updated on Dec 30, 2025

The Tower House,
205 East 69th Street

This 11-story brown-brick apartment building, erected in 1928 and converted to a cooperative in 1982, has 71 apartments and a one-story limestone base. Located in a lively Upper East Side neighborhood, it offers a central location near boutiques, restaurants, galleries, museums, and public transportation.

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Overview of The Tower House at 205 East 69th Street

The Tower House at 205 East 69th Street is an 11-story Art Deco cooperative building constructed in 1928 and converted to co-op in 1982. The brown-brick structure features a limestone base, distinctive architectural details, and houses 71 apartments. The building is perhaps best known for its unique penthouse, which was once owned by real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran.

Characteristic pre-war details are found throughout the building, including beamed ceilings, parquet floors, and wood-burning fireplaces. The full-service building maintains a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, and modern amenities including a fitness center, storage facilities, laundry room, and landscaped outdoor garden.

Located in the heart of the Upper East Side, the building sits across from Trump Palace and maintains a prime position near Hunter College. The neighborhood offers easy access to Central Park, numerous cultural institutions, boutiques, restaurants, and public transportation.

The co-op's policies allow for 75% financing and are pet-friendly for animals under 75 pounds. The building maintains its original Art Deco character while providing modern amenities expected in an established Upper East Side cooperative.

Doorman
None
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1928
Converted: 1982
Apartments
Floors
11
Neighborhood
Min Down
25%

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Resident Storage
  • Garden
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Children's Playroom
  • Valet Parking
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Courtyard
  • Laundry Room
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
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Pros & Cons

  • Attractive pre-war building
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Convenient to many restaurants
  • Excellent neighborhood shopping
  • Good public transportation
  • Canopied entrance
  • 24-hour doorman service with live-in superintendent
  • Close to Subway
  • Pet-friendly building (under 75lbs)
  • Wood-burning fireplaces in many units
  • Modern fitness center
  • Storage facilities available
  • Landscaped outdoor garden
  • 75% financing allowed
  • No garage
  • Close to Hunter College
  • Five-step-down lobby
  • No roof deck
  • No health club
  • No balconies
  • 4% flip tax paid by seller

CityRealty Rating

17
/44
Architecture
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23
/36
Location
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10
/39
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Sales History

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Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

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