Kensington House Owners Corp.

200 West 20th Street

New York, NY 10011
cond-op
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About

Welcome to Kensington House, a remarkable Art Deco cooperative building designed in 1937 by the renowned architect Emery Roth, whose iconic designs also include The San Remo and The Beresford in Manhattan. This 15-story building is home to 196 apartments, many of which have been combined for spacious living.

Residents of Kensington House enjoy a host of premium amenities, including 24-hour doorman service, attentive on-site staff, basement storage, a bike room, and central laundry facilities. The beautifully landscaped and fully furnished roof deck offers stunning views and a perfect place to relax.

Inside, the apartments are characterized by elegant Art Deco details such as sunken living rooms, dining galleries, dressing areas, and more. The building has been thoughtfully updated with modernized elevators and an enhanced lobby, while maintaining its original charm.

Kensington House is known for its solid financials and exceptional management, making it one of the most desirable co-ops in the area.


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board minutes

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questionnaires

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building policies

additional building information

Purchasing Policy
  • Financing: 80%
  • Guarantors: NOT ALLOWED (Sale or Sublet).
  • Co-Purchasing: NOT ALLOWED. 
  • Parents Buying for Children: NOT ALLOWED.
  • Pied-A-Terre: ALLOWED (Provided the shareholder can afford to maintain both apartments and that while the shareholder is not in residency at the building, no one is allowed to stay in the apartment without the shareholder in occupancy. Family members must complete and submit a sublet application for board approval prior to moving into the unit).
  • Gifting: ALLOWED (A letter must be provided stating the amount of the gift and that it is specifically for the purchase of said apartment, and that it is not expected to be paid back at any time).
  • LLC: NOT ALLOWED.
  • Trust: NOT ALLOWED.
  • Corporation: NOT ALLOWED. 
  • Student: NOT ALLOWED.
 
Sublets / Sublet Renewal Policy
  • Residency requirement: Shareholder must be in occupancy of an apartment for three (3) years before being permitted to submit a sublet application.
  • Sublet term: The maximum length of a sublet term is 1 year, renewals require board approval.
  • Sublet application fee: $1200 
  • Sublet renewal fee: $600
  • Lease term must be listed only for the 1st and or 15th of every month
  • Sublet renewals must be submitted at least one month before the expiration of a lease. 
  • Renewals that are not approved by the date of a current lease expiration (whether by late submission or insufficient time for review by the Board) shall be subject to a $250 late renewal fee the date after the lease expires. For each subsequent month where a lease renewal is not submitted, a $500 fee (2 months late) and then $750 (three months late and on). Fees shall be levied on the shareholders account. 
  • If a shareholder is found to have an unauthorized sublet of their apartment, the Board shall levy a fine in the amount of $5,000. 
  • If there is a current mortgage on the apartment a written approval from the bank will be required stating that they have given permission to sublet the unit. (Mandatory requirement, no exceptions). If there is no mortgage on the unit, a letter from the shareholder stating that they currently do not have a mortgage will be required (Mandatory requirement, no exceptions).  
  • Sublet Fee to shareholder is .46 cents per share, per month [Effective Jan 1, 2025].


building & management fees

Fees set by and remitted to building and property management company.

co-op sale

payor fee due upon amount recipient
Buyer Additional Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) Submission $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor Mgmt
Buyer Building Application Processing Fee (non-refundable) Submission $500 Bldg
Buyer Credit Report Fee (Non-Refundable, Required) Submission $100 per applicant Mgmt
Buyer Elevator Usage Fee(due and payable even if elevator is not being used or apartment is rented furnished) Submission $1,000 Bldg
Buyer Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) Submission $700 Mgmt
Buyer Rush Package Review Fee(3 working days) Submission $500 (if applicable) Mgmt
Buyer Move In Deposit (refundable) Move Out/Move In $500 Bldg
Seller Move Out Deposit (refundable) Move Out/Move In $500 Bldg
Seller Flip Tax Upon Approval 5% of net profit paid by Seller Bldg
Buyer Transfer Closing Fee Closing $300 Mgmt
Buyer Undertaking Fee (Non-Refundable) Closing $100 Mgmt

co-op sublet

payor fee due upon amount recipient
Shareholder Building Processing Fee (non-refundable) Submission $1,200 Bldg
Shareholder Credit Check Fee (Required, Non-Refundable) Submission $125 per applicant Mgmt
Shareholder Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) Submission $650 Mgmt
Shareholder Rush Package Review Fee(3 working days) Submission $500 (if applicable) Mgmt
Subtenant Additional Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) Submission $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor Mgmt
Subtenant Elevator Usage Fee(due and payable even if elevator is not being used or apartment is rented furnished) Submission $1,000 Bldg
Subtenant Move In Deposit (refundable) Move Out/Move In $500 Bldg
Shareholder Sublet Fee (non-refundable) Upon Approval .44 cents per share per month. Effective Jan 1, 2025 the fee is .46 per share monthly Bldg

less refinance

payor fee due upon amount recipient
Shareholder Processing Fee (non-refundable) Submission $250 Mgmt
Shareholder Rush Package Review Fee Submission $500 (if applicable) Mgmt

more refinance

payor fee due upon amount recipient
Shareholder Credit Report Fee (Non-Refundable, Required) Submission $125 per applicant Mgmt
Shareholder Processing Fee (non-refundable) Submission $400 Mgmt
Shareholder Rush Package Review Fee Submission $500 (if applicable) Mgmt

sublet renewal

payor fee due upon amount recipient
Shareholder Building Sublet Fee (non-refundable) Submission $600 Bldg
Shareholder Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) Submission $150 Mgmt
Buyer Sublet Fee (non-refundable) Upon Approval .44 cents per share per month. Effective Jan 1, 2025 the fee is .46 per share monthly Bldg

alteration

payor fee due upon amount recipient
Resident Alteration Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) Upon Approval Decorative $250, Standard $750, Major $2500. Please confirm with the Alteration Processor for the correct amount Mgmt
Resident Alteration Security Deposit (Refundable) Upon Approval Decorative $500, Standard $1000, Major $1000 Bldg
Resident Construction Fee (Non-Refundable) Upon Approval $250 per month after the first 2 weeks of construction Bldg
processing

single application initiation fee

One-time fee paid by the person who begins the application.

payor fee due upon amount
Agent /
Attorney
Applicant
Current Resident
Sale/Lease
Sale/Lease
Refinance/Renewal
Alterations
Initiation
Initiation
N/A
$75
$120
Free
Application Participants Any N/A Free

If you are a real estate agent affiliated with one of our enterprise brokerage clients starting an application is covered by your brokerage.

digital submission fee

payor fee due upon amount
New Resident Purchase
Sublet/Lease
Storage Sale
Parking Sale		 Submission $65
Current Resident Renewal
Refinance
Transfer
Storage Sale
Parking Sale
Alteration		 Submission $45

app admin fee

payor due upon amount
Any Participant Paying Building Fees Submission 5% of Total
(excluding Digital Submission & Initiation Fees)

For more detailed information, please see our Pricing page.

All property information and documentation provided by property management.
10/31/25
Total Fees: 2196