The Grand Street Co-ops
Four co-ops sit side by side along Grand Street on the Lower East Side: Seward Park, Hillman, East River and Amalgamated. Together they're often called Co-op Village. Each has its own board, managing agent, fees and house rules, so the details below are worth checking before you buy, sell or sublet.
East River
The largest of the four, with about 1,500 apartments, parking, bike rooms, storage and a children's playroom.
453–477 FDR Drive and 568–577 Grand Street · Managed by Cooperative Village
Seward Park
Four buildings on East Broadway and Grand Street, with two private parks, a children's playroom, a community room and on-site management.
East Broadway and Grand Street · Managed by Orsid
Hillman
Three buildings at 500, 530 and 550 Grand Street, with on-site management, dogs allowed, quarterly town halls and board term limits.
500, 530 and 550 Grand Street · Managed by AKAM
Amalgamated
One building at 504 Grand Street with eight sections, a community room and a gym, and electricity billed directly by Con Edison.
504 Grand Street · Managed by BOTA
Side by side
| East River | Seward Park | Hillman | Amalgamated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managing agent | Cooperative Village | Orsid | AKAM | BOTA |
| Purchase application, two applicants | $3,695 | $1,752.50 | $1,227.50 | $1,437.50 |
| Flip tax | 20% first sale; 5% after | 17.5% first sale; 5% after | 20% first sale; 5% after | 25% first sale; then 15% of profit (min. $5,000) |
| Dogs | Not allowed | Allowed, no size or number limit | Allowed (one dog, up to 35 lbs) | Allowed, no size or number limit |
| Private parks | 2 | 2 | 2 | None |
| Parking | Yes, about 410 spaces | Yes | Yes, 233 spaces | No |
| Declared summer recess | July–August | July–August | None | July–August |
Last verified October 2026. Upon information and belief, based on each co-op's published information and Domecile page. Fees, policies and contacts change; please consult your attorney and confirm details with the co-op before relying on them. Fee totals assume two applicants and include application, building, credit, Domecile and registered-mail fees.
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