Building
The Amherst
401 E 74th St, Manhattan, NY 10021

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The Amherst is a highrise co-op building located at 401 E 74th St in Manhattan's Upper East Side. It was built in 1962 (Post-war). The structure rises 20 stories, has a total building area of 299,947 Sq. Ft. and contains 236 units.


The building offers a range of amenities to enhance residents' lifestyles, including Full-Time Doorman, Garage, Live-in Super, Gym, Bike Room, Cold Storage, Common Courtyard, Common Roof Deck, Elevator, Laundry in Building and Playroom.


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Units

Unit
Status
Price
$2,600,000 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$928/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
401 E 74th St - #20FListed By CompassContract Signed$4,300,000$899/sf66.54,781
401 E 74th St - #10EActive$900,000$957/sf21.5940View

Building
The Amherst
401 E 74th St, Manhattan, NY 10021

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Building Amenities

Bike Room
Cold Storage
Common Courtyard
Common Kitchen
Common Roof Deck
Elevator
Full-Time Doorman
Garage
Gym
Handicap Access

Building PoliciesUPDATED 10/24/2025

General Policies
Pet Policy: Pets Allowed
Rental/Sublet Policy: Allowed
Pied-a-Terre Policy: Allowed
Washer/Dryer Policy: Not Allowed
Sales & Financial Policies
Min Down Payment: 20%
Tax Deductibility: 55%
Transfer Fee (Flip Tax): Yes
HDFC Income Restrictions: Not Applicable
Guarantors Policy: Allowed
Parental Purchasing Policy: Allowed
Co-Purchasing Policy: Allowed
Open Houses Policy: Allowed
Policies are subject to change at the discretion of building management and may not apply to renters.

Building Facts

Building Overview
Property Type: Co-op
Building Size: Highrise
Access: Elevators [2]
Service Level: Full-Time Doorman
Year Built: 1962
Building Era: Post-war
Building Class: RM
Owner: 401 EAST 74TH ST OWNE
HDFC Building: No
Size & Dimensions
Units: 236
Stories: 20
Building Sq. Ft.: 299,947 Sq. Ft.
Lot Sq. Ft.: 24,614 Sq. Ft.
Lot Width: 185 Ft.
Lot Depth: 179 Ft.
Buildings on Lot: 2
Zoning & Use
Zoning Districts: C1-9/R8B
Land Use Category: RM
Residential Units: 251
Total Units: 236
Residential Area(SF): 258,180 Sq. Ft.
Commercial Area(SF): 26,838 Sq. Ft.
Location Details
Street Address: 401 E 74th St
Zip Code: 10021
Building Name: The Amherst
Complex Name: -
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Borough: Manhattan
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Districts
Community District: 108
City Council: 5
Police Precinct: 19
Fire Department: E044
School District: 02

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Schools

SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
Eleanor Roosevelt High SchoolPublic9-120.1 mi
9
The Cathedral SchoolPrivateK-40.1 mi
NR
Lycee Francais De New YorkPrivatePK-120.1 mi
NR
P.S. 158 Baylard TaylorPublicPK-50.2 mi
9

Eleanor Roosevelt High School

9-12, 0.1 mi, Public

9

The Cathedral School

K-4, 0.1 mi, Private

NR

Lycee Francais De New York

PK-12, 0.1 mi, Private

NR

P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor

PK-5, 0.2 mi, Public

9

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Upper East Side
An upscale neighborhood with affluent roots. Although the Upper East Side is best known for upscale real-estate, well-known prep schools and designer boutiques, affordable apartments and relaxed living are easy to find in this quiet and bright neighborhood.
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More information about 401 E 74th St, Manhattan, NY 10021

As a benchmark, a 6-bedroom co-op at 401 East 74th Street, Unit 20F is currently on the market at $4,300,000, while East 74th Street recently sold for $455,000. This building sits amid Roosevelt Island, Upper East Side, Lenox Hill, Yorkville and Long Island City, intersecting ZIP codes 10044, 10162, 10075, 10065 and 10024 — and directly borders New York, Manhattan, Queens, Guttenberg and West New York. For added insight, see how this compares to average rental rates in Manhattan. *All numbers are for indication only and are not guaranteed.

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Updated as of Oct 24, 2025.