Sterling Plaza
255 East 49th Street
New York, NY 10017
condo
About
Sterling Plaza is a prestigious full-service condominium with 24 hour doorman and concierge. It is within walking distance to the Theater District, 5th Ave shopping and Central Park. The neighborhood is a community comprised of luxury high-rises, turn-of-the-century town houses, an abundance of parks and courtyards, restaurants, bars and boutiques and is home to hundreds of diplomats, professionals, writers, actors and other luminaries. M15, M49 bus stops at the corner. Two blocks to 51st street subway station (6, E, V lines). Zoned for PS. 59 and Robert Wagner Middle School (MS167). All in th Heart of Manhattan.
Description provided by Eva Marie Bozsik
applications
property contacts
confirm to continue
questionnaires
Have a questionnaire completed by property management.
insurance requirements
Homeowner's Insurance Required
Minimum Liability Coverage of $1,000,000.00
Fees set by and remitted to building and property management company.
condo sale
| payor | fee | due upon | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buyer | Additional Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $200 for any application with more than one (1) co-applicant/Financial Statement Form |
| Buyer | Application Processing Fee (Non-Refundable, Required) | Submission | $725 |
| Buyer | Credit/Background Check Fee (Non-Refundable, (Required)) | Submission | $150 per applicant |
| Buyer | Expediting Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $500 optional-to receive an answer within three (3) full business days upon submission to the Board. Otherwise, a decision will be made within fifteen (15) business days of submission of a complete package. If the $500 fee is not received with the package and the purchaser/seller decides he/she wants the application to be expedited, then the expediting fee is $1,000.00. The three (3) business days start when Board receives the package deem completed. |
| Buyer | Messenger Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $25 |
| Buyer | Move In Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $2,000 |
| Buyer | Move-In Deposit (Refundable) | Submission | $1,200 |
| Seller | Closing Document Preparation Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $400 |
| Seller | Electric Deposit | Submission | $750, returned except to the extent necessary to ensure that the electric bill has been paid in full. |
| Seller | Messenger Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $25 |
| Seller | Move Out Deposit (Refundable) | Submission | $1,200 |
| Seller | Move Out Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $2,000 |
| Seller | Waiver Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $2,500 |
condo lease
| payor | fee | due upon | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landlord | Application Processing Fee (Non-Refundable, Required) | Submission | $600 |
| Landlord | Credit/Background Check Fee (Non-Refundable, (Required)) | Submission | $150 per applicant |
| Landlord | Messenger Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $25 |
| Landlord | Move Out Deposit (Refundable) | Submission | $1,200 |
| Landlord | Waiver Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $1,500 |
| Tenant | Additional Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $200 for any application with more than one (1) co-applicant/Financial Statement Form |
| Tenant | Expediting Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $500 optional-to receive an answer within three (3) full business days upon submission to the Board. Otherwise, a decision will be made within fifteen (15) business days of submission of a complete package. If the $500 fee is not received with the package and the purchaser/seller decides he/she wants the application to be expedited, then the expediting fee is $1,000.00. The three (3) business days start when Board receives the package deem completed. |
| Tenant | Messenger Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $25 |
| Tenant | Move In Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $2,000 |
| Tenant | Move Out Fee (Non-Refundable) | Submission | $2,000 |
| Tenant | Move-In Deposit (Refundable) | Submission | $1,200 |
lease renewal
| payor | fee | due upon | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landlord | Lease Renewal Fee (non-refundable) | Submission | $250 |
| Landlord | Lease Renewal Fee (non-refundable; due to the building) | Submission | $500 |
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