229 E 28Th St

A mid-century, seven-story cooperative built in 1962, this intimate elevator building contains 38 primarily studio and alcove studio apartments with occasional one-bedroom conversions. The façade and massing reflect postwar residential scale, set on a tree-lined Kips Bay block near the border of Gramercy. Interiors emphasize efficient layouts and storage: many units feature alcove sleeping areas, multiple closets including oversized entry closets, strip hardwood floors, and renovated kitchens and bathrooms in contemporary finishes. Common areas include a recently refreshed lobby, a card-operated laundry room, bike storage, rentable private storage lockers, and a garden or small private outdoor spaces for select units. Operational services are straightforward: an on-site resident manager/super, a virtual doorman/video intercom system, and accessible entry with a wheelchair ramp. Pet policies and sublet rules are cooperative-board governed; the house rules frequently allow pied-à-terres, co-purchasing, parental purchases and generally permit subletting after a multi-year occupancy requirement. The building’s scale and amenity set suit low- to mid-maintenance urban living with proximity to neighborhood conveniences, transportation links, and local markets.