The Sterling
209 East 56th Street
New York, NY 10022
co-op
About
This 13-stories postwar Coop building is located on 56th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue. Full time doorman, elevators, live-in superintendent, roof deck and laundry in building. 116 residential units with 4 commercial spaces on ground floor.
applications
property contacts
confirm to continue
board minutes
Attorneys, Paralegals, and legal representatives can request to view Board Minutes via the Domecile platform. There is a fee associated with each approved request that is payable to Domecile.
questionnaires
Have a questionnaire completed by property management.
general policies
Pets Allowed
No Pets Allowed for Subletters - strictly inforced
Guarantors Allowed
In Unit Washers/Dryers Not Allowed
Smoking Allowed
No smoking in common area
Subletting Allowed
Short Term Rentals Not Allowed
AirBnB Not Allowed
financing policies
Max Financing as %
80% of purchase price
insurance requirements
Homeowner's Insurance Required
Renter's Insurance Required
additional building information
- Subtenants are NOT permitted to have pets.
- A shareholder must be an owner of his or her apartment for at least TWO (2) years prior to making a sublease request.
- An annual sublease fee in an amount equivalent to: 1st year 15% of yearly maintenance, 2nd year 15% of yearly maintenance, 3rd year 20% of yearly maintenance, 4th year 25% of yearly maintenance, 5th year 30% of yearly maintenance.
- OPEN HOUSES are NOT permitted. Showing must be by appointment only.
special amenities
Elevator
on site services
Doorman
Live-in Super
pets
Pets OK, Upon Approval
Fees set by and remitted to building and property management company.
co-op sale
| payor | fee | due upon | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buyer | Application Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $700 |
| Buyer | Credit Check Fee (non-refundable, Required) | Submission | $200 per applicant |
| Buyer | Criminal Background Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $75 per applicant/adult occupant (age 18 and over) |
| Buyer | Expedite Fee (Non-Mandatory & Non-Refundable) | Submission | $250 if applicable |
| Buyer | Financing Fee (non-refundable, Required) | Submission | $250 if applicable |
| Buyer | Move-In Deposit (Refundable) | Submission | $400 |
| Buyer | Move-In Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $350 |
| Shareholder | Move-Out Deposit (Refundable) | Submission | $400 |
| Shareholder | Move-Out Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $350 |
| Shareholder | Flip Tax | Closing | $50 per share |
co-op sublet
| payor | fee | due upon | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Annual Sublet Fee | Submission | 1st year 15% of maintenance, 2nd year 15% of maintenance, 3rd year 20% of maintenance, 4th year 25% of maintenance, 5th year 30% of maintenance. |
| Subtenant | Application Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $700 |
| Subtenant | Credit Check Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $200 per applicant |
| Subtenant | Criminal Background Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $75.00 per applicant |
| Subtenant | Expedite Fee (Non-Mandatory & Non-Refundable) | Submission | $250 if applicable |
| Subtenant | Move-In Deposit (Refundable) | Submission | $400 |
| Subtenant | Move-In Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $350 |
less refinance
| payor | fee | due upon | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Application Fee ( Non-Refundable ) | Submission | $300 |
more refinance
| payor | fee | due upon | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Application Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $400 |
| Shareholder | Credit Report Fee (Required) | Submission | $75 per applicant |
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.
10/28/25