Rare Deals: Co-ops with no board approval include a renovated 3-bed with a terrace over Central Park

By CityRealty Staff | From Get To Know Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Sponsor unit at 375 West End Avenue (Brown Harris Stevens)

For those eager to move forward without time-consuming and intrusive board interviews, one may want to seek out the small percentage of co-op availabilities requiring no co-op board approvals. These listings typically refer to sponsor units owned by the original owner or corporation, who is usually the one responsible for converting the building or collection of units from a rental to a cooperative.

When a co-op listing says “No board approval,” that can come as a relief to some buyers. This means avoiding the board interview, which can require everything from submitting one's financial history to bringing one's dog to make sure it’s a good fit. The lack of a board review and interview can also result in a quicker purchase, especially at a time when less than tech-savvy boards have the potential to slow down a buying process that has gone increasingly online in the wake of the pandemic.

However, “no board approval” is not and should not be treated as a get-out-of-jail-free card. In transactions such as these, the buyer will have to pay the transfer tax, as well as a premium for the ease of not having to go through the board process. Moreover, residents of these units will still be expected to abide by the board’s bylaws. Below, we take a look at co-op listings that do not require board approval in various NYC neighborhoods.

Co-op Listings with No Board Approval Required

Origin Park Terrace East, #5B
$475,000

Inwood | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 820 ft²

Origin Park Terrace East, #5B (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: From the moment you enter, you will be greeted by pre-war details that set the stage in this turn key home. The residence premium upgrades include Oceanfront Birch engineered wood flooring, flush mount Hampton Bay Flaxmere overhead lighting fixtures, interior solid core single panel doors by Brosco with hardware by Yale and 6" base moldings. An inviting entry foyer leads you to a brand new kitchen featuring custom stained wood cabinetry in smoke finish. No board approval required, and flexible financing available. See floor plan and full details here.

The Wilbraham, #3D
$518,000 (-1.3%)

Midtown West | Cooperative | Studio, 1 Bath

The Wilbraham, #3D (Compass)

From the Listing: Stunning, south-facing studio apartment is filled with old school charm, including beautiful parquet floors, Victorian-style moldings, soaring 11’ ceilings, an original fireplace and oversized windows. This unit boast a brand new kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a renovated bathroom. Great storage with two large closets, one which is a walk-in closet. Sponsor sale - no board approval required. Cash-only purchase. See floor plan and full details here.

Charing Cross House, #4GS
$525,000

Lenox Hill | Cooperative | Studio, 1 Bath

Charing Cross House, #4GS (Cooper & Cooper Real Estate LLC)

From the Listing: Designed to offer the best of both worlds, this bright alcove studio seamlessly blends the privacy of a separate bedroom area with an open-concept feel, creating a dynamic living environment that maximizes functionality without sacrificing comfort. The main living area boasts an open layout with ample room for living, dining, and entertaining. Whether used as a bedroom, a home office, or a dining room, this versatile alcove offers a variety of options to suit your lifestyle needs. No board approval required. See floor plan and full details here.

400 West 23rd Street, #3J
$550,000

Chelsea | Cooperative | Studio, 1 Bath | 540 ft²

400 West 23rd Street, #3J (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Move right into this delightful and very spacious loft-like studio, with two full walls of exposed brick which has been renovated with the utmost care and is the perfect place to call home. No detail has been left undone, from the recessed lighting in the 11-foot ceilings and completely refurbished original hardwood floors throughout, to the separate, top-of-the-line kitchen and a brand new bath complete with subway tiling. Sponsor unit - no board approval required. See floor plan and full details here.

Stimson House, #4F
$639,000

Murray Hill | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

Stimson House, #4F (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: With city views of both One Vanderbilt and the Chrysler Building, this large one-bedroom apartment has just been completely renovated throughout. The new kitchen details include timeless Shaker cabinets, Silestone countertop and backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and efficient storage. The subway tiled bathroom features a frameless glass-enclosed stall shower. No board approval required. See floor plan and full details here.

24 Monroe Place, #11C
$749,000

Brooklyn Heights | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 725 ft²

24 Monroe Place, #11C (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This charming sponsor-held one-bedroom apartment offers a spacious and serene atmosphere on one of the most desirable blocks in all of Brooklyn. The foyer features two deep closets and at just under 18' long, the living room is perfect for entertaining, but could also accommodate a desk area as well as large couches and chairs for relaxing at the end of the day. Best of all is the dining nook with south-facing window overlooking Brooklyn and the East River. No board approval or interview required. See floor plan and full details here.

640 West 139th Street, #62
$800,000

Hamilton Heights | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

640 West 139th Street, #62 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This corner unit has double exposures with 11 wrap around windows, which allows abundant light and lovely cross breezes coming off the Hudson River into the space all day long. The renovated windowed kitchen has white shaker cabinetry, all new appliances including built-in convection oven/microwave, and a dishwasher. For your convenience, a washer/dryer hookup has been installed. Sponsor sale - no board approval required. See floor plan and full details here.

304 West 88th Street, #GB
$895,000

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths

304 West 88th Street, #GB (Compass)

From the Listing: Spacious and charming duplex home on one of the Upper West Side’s most picturesque and convenient blocks! Renovated and dripping in pre-war details featuring full walls of exposed brick. The main level bedroom leads directly to a massive private patio - perfect for entertaining. The lower level is an entirely dedicated primary suite, complete with a large closet and half bath. Sponsor sale - no board approval required. See floor plan and full details here.

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Majestic Towers, #11F
$935,000

Broadway Corridor | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

Majestic Towers, #11F (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Corner one-bedroom apartment on high floor with city views and great light is available in one of the best locations in Upper West Side. Carefully designed layout to maximize the use of every corner of this apartment. Separate windowed kitchen has plenty of cabinets for storage and countertops for preparing your meals. Windowed bathroom. Spacious living room and king-size bedroom. Sponsor unit - no board approval required. See floor plan and full details here.

Southgate, #6A
$1,050,000

Beekman/Sutton Place | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

Southgate, #6A (Engel & Volkers New York Real Estate LLC)

From the Listing: Welcome to "Southgate", a pre-war enclave created by Emery Roth and Bing & Bing in 1931. Upon entering the home, you are greeted by an arched foyer. From there, you'll enter a large dining area and a large square windowed kitchen that faces the gardens, but needs TLC. The home has original hardwood oak floors, high beamed ceilings, and even a wood-burning fireplace in the lovely living room that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. No board approval required. See floor plan and full details here.

360 Clinton Avenue, #1L
$1,175,000

Clinton Hill | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

360 Clinton Avenue, #1L (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Tasteful finishes, high-end appliances, and a beautiful layout make Residence #1L, on the cusp of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill a dream of a deal. Spacious and bright, with an open kitchen, lots of cabinets, and ample closets, this beautiful ground-floor home has been renovated from top to bottom and offers comfortably elegant living in a wonderfully convenient Brooklyn location. Sponsor unit - no board approval required. See floor plan and full details here.

The Buckingham Court, #406
$1,249,000

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 1,200 ft²

The Buckingham Court, #406 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Upon entering this newly renovated apartment, the foyer greets you with lofty 9.5-foot ceilings, creating a spacious and welcoming atmosphere. Transitioning through the foyer, you'll discover the sizable but cozy living room adorned with hardwood floors and a stylish decorative fireplace. The eat-in kitchen is a standout feature, providing ample space for culinary delights and socializing. Sponsor sale with no board approval or interview required. See floor plan and full details here.

433 West 24th Street, #1A
$1,395,000 (-6.7%)

Chelsea | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

433 West 24th Street, #1A (BALEN REAL ESTATE LLC)

From the Listing: Residence #1A has been completely redesigned including adding five windows and a second bathroom. Interiors feature high ceilings, spotlighting throughout , 5” wide plank oak floors naturally stained, enlarged beautiful solid white oak staircase, and oversized premium doors throughout the apartment. The apartment opens up to a private 24' × 16' garden. No board approval required. See floor plan and full details here.

Westview, #830
$1,400,000

Roosevelt Island | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,494 ft²

Westview, #830 (THE DEVELOPMENT MARKETING TEAM)

From the Listing: Residence 830 is an expansive, eastern-facing quiet sun-filled three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit complete with a large open kitchen fully equipped with Quartzite countertops, marble backsplash, Viking appliances, and a breakfast bar. This turnkey home also features an in-unit washer dryer, marble and porcelain bathrooms, hardwood oak flooring, generous built-in closets, and oversized insulated sliding windows, all for your move-in ready convenience. Sponsor unit - no board package or approval required. See floor plan and full details here.

Park Gramercy, #PHG
$1,420,000 (-5.3%)

Gramercy Park | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 900 ft²

Park Gramercy, #PHG (Compass)

From the Listing: From the top floor, enter this gracious home's foyer and into the corner living room with sunny open city views through large windows facing north and east. Windowed dining area features overhead lighting and easily seats 8 or more. The open windowed kitchen has been elegantly updated with classic custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, including a French-door refrigerator. No board interview required. See floor plan and full details here.

The Alameda, #4B
$1,999,000 (-7%)

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

The Alameda, #4B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Enjoy the refreshing natural light that floods through recently installed oversized, double-pane windows. Enter into the welcoming foyer, a graceful prelude to the splendor within. The generously spaced formal dining room sets up a serene spot for those delightful dinner parties. High ceilings and original hardwood flooring flow throughout the unit, enhancing its rich, pre-war charm. Sponsor unit - no board approval required. See floor plan and full details here.

340 Riverside Drive, #5D
$2,084,000

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

340 Riverside Drive, #5D (Coldwell Banker Warburg)

From the Listing: 5D at 340 Riverside Drive is a classic five (1,500 SF) in a prestigious prewar cooperative with partial river views. NO BOARD APPROVAL is required, although the purchase application must be completed.

It is currently configured as a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath kitchen, living room and formal dining room which can easily be converted into a third bedroom. All rooms are graciously proportioned, harmonious and serene. Original details abound, with select oak herringbone floors, high ceilings (almost 10 feet), crown and picture moldings, French doors, and large windows. Light streams in from exposures to the south, east and north. See floor plan and full details here.

The Rousseau, #15G
$2,995,000

Broadway Corridor | Condop | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,800 ft²

The Rousseau, #15G (Compass)

From the Listing: You don’t need to renovate. You don’t have to eat in your living room. You don’t need to open up a tired old kitchen. You don’t need to use the building’s laundry room. You don't have to deal with window ACs again. You don’t have to pine away about creating an office or guest space. You don’t have to leave home for fresh air. You don't have to suffer through a board interview. Here — in this rare, high-floor, trophy beauty — the full mint renovation has been done for you. You have a separate dining room; a gorgeous, windowed, eat-in designer cook’s kitchen; central ac, a washer/dryer, a bonus office/guest space, and a new planted roof deck, which gives you a bright rooftop retreat. See floor plan and full details here.

200 Central Park South, #20C
$2,350,000

Midtown West | Cooperative | Studio, 1 Bath | 650 ft²

200 Central Park South, #20C (Compass)

From the Listing: SPONSOR SALE : NO BOARD APPROVAL REQUIRED. Rarely available, this raw, unfinished SPONSOR alcove studio is perched high on the 20th floor and is ready for your design! Unbelievable Central Park vistas with a large, 120-square-foot private balcony are achieved from this oversized, 650-square-foot studio apartment. See floor plan and full details here.

60 Gramercy Park North, #16A
$4,500,000

Gramercy Park | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths

60 Gramercy Park North, #16A (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Designed by the esteemed architect Emery Roth, renowned for his mastery of pre-war aesthetics, this residence offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of history. Upon entering, you'll immediately be captivated by a proper foyer and the warmth and charm of a wood-burning fireplace, adding a touch of coziness to the vast living space. The large windows throughout the apartment allow an abundance of natural light to flood in from its southern exposure. Sponsor unit - no board approval required. Key to Gramercy Park included. See floor plan and full details here.

375 West End Avenue, #12AB
$4,750,000

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 2,400 ft²

375 West End Avenue, #12AB (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: This is your chance to own a stunning light filled home with beautiful original decorative Juliet balconies and pristine new floor-to-ceiling windows facing east, north, south and west. Additional perks include abundant light, high ceilings, space, location, a boutique prewar building, plenty of rooms to accommodate casual living or gracious entertaining. You can have enough bedrooms for all including guests, a den and an office. No board approval required. See floor plan and full details here.

210 Central Park South, #12AB
$6,850,000

Midtown West | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,325 ft²

210 Central Park South, #12AB (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Triple mint, newly renovated floor-through apartment is ideally situated directly on Central Park South. A gracious gallery opens onto an oversized 34' x 18' living room/dining room with wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling picture windows facing the Park. The spectacular 49-foot terrace spans the entire width of the apartment and boasts breathtaking Park and city views. The brand new eat-in-kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances opens onto the entertainment rooms and captures the park and terrace views as well. No board approval required. See floor plan and full details here.

The Chatsworth, #301
$7,995,000

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 4,038 ft²

The Chatsworth, #301 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This exceptional five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom residence showcases stunning park views within the highly sought-after Chatsworth, an iconic Pre-war building recently upgraded and restored to its former glory. Upon entry, you're greeted by a grand foyer leading to a sprawling great room bathed in natural light from Riverside Park-facing exposures. The open, gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting custom high-gloss lacquer cabinetry, Cambridge mesh accents, and elegant pearl gray quartzite countertops and backsplash. No board approval required. See floor plan and full details here.

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Co-op Listings with No Board Approval Required

Origin Park Terrace East, #5B
$475,000

The Wilbraham, #3D
$518,000 (-1.3%)

Charing Cross House, #4GS
$525,000

400 West 23rd Street, #3J
$550,000

Stimson House, #4F
$639,000

24 Monroe Place, #11C
$749,000

640 West 139th Street, #62
$800,000

304 West 88th Street, #GB
$895,000

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Majestic Towers, #11F
$935,000

Southgate, #6A
$1,050,000

360 Clinton Avenue, #1L
$1,175,000

The Buckingham Court, #406
$1,249,000

433 West 24th Street, #1A
$1,395,000 (-6.7%)

Westview, #830
$1,400,000

Park Gramercy, #PHG
$1,420,000 (-5.3%)

The Alameda, #4B
$1,999,000 (-7%)

340 Riverside Drive, #5D
$2,084,000

The Rousseau, #15G
$2,995,000

200 Central Park South, #20C
$2,350,000

60 Gramercy Park North, #16A
$4,500,000

375 West End Avenue, #12AB
$4,750,000

210 Central Park South, #12AB
$6,850,000

The Chatsworth, #301
$7,995,000

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