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title: "555 Main Street #1608, New York City, NY 10044"
description: "555 Main Street #1608, New York City, NY 10044 — Roosevelt Island, New York City, NY. Listing Price $668,000. 1 bed, 1 bath, 803 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $10,020 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission."
url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10044/555-main-street-1608-ny-10044"
source: "Real Estate Rebate Team"
dateModified: "2026-09-28T16:22:27.505Z"
status: "Active"
---

# 555 Main Street #1608, New York City, NY 10044

Roosevelt Island, New York City, NY

Courtesy of Compass

Last updated: September 28, 2026, 12:22 PM

## At a Glance

- **Listing Price**: $668,000
- **Beds**: 1
- **Baths**: 1
- **Sqft**: 803
- **Common Charges**: $844 / mo
- **Monthly Taxes**: $400 / mo
- **Price per Sqft**: $832
- **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible

## The Private Brokerage Advantage

As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction.

- **Contract Purchase Price**: $668,000
- **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$10,020*
- **Illustrative Net Cost**: $657,980

*Illustrative Buyer Savings of $10,020 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.*

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## Photos (10)

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## Property Overview

From the moment you cross the threshold of 555 Main Street, Unit 1608, you are greeted by a majestic, front-row panorama of the East River, the 59th Street Bridge, and the iconic Manhattan skyline. It is a vista that transforms throughout the day, culminating in a nightly spectacle as the sun dips behind the skyscrapers and paints the sky in gold and violet.

The heart of this meticulously renovated home is a stunning marble kitchen, outfitted for the serious epicurean with high-end Viking appliances. A charming breakfast nook offers a serene spot for morning coffee while soaking in breathtaking city views. As you seamlessly flow into the expansive living and dining area, edge-to-edge large windows frame the spectacular views like a living work of art.

The elegance continues into a large primary bedroom and throughout the marble-clad bathroom, providing a spa-like retreat that feels worlds away from the city’s energy.

Island House offers a 24-hour doorman, a year-round heated indoor pool, a fully equipped fitness center, and an outdoor BBQ area perfect for entertaining. The grounds include a dedicated dog run and a vibrant children's castle play area.

Roosevelt Island itself serves as a unique urban oasis, offering a pace of life that is both vibrant and peaceful. Residents enjoy the scenic waterfront promenade, the historic lighthouse at the island’s tip, and the architectural grandeur of Four Freedoms Park. When the city calls, you are just one stop away from Manhattan via the M/F-train, the NYC Ferry, or a scenic ride on the iconic Roosevelt Island Tramway. This is a rare opportunity to experience the perfect balance of luxury, space, and unmatched views.

## Property Details

- **Property Type**: Co-op
- **Beds**: 1
- **Baths**: 1
- **Rooms**: 4
- **Sqft**: 803 sqft
- **Stories**: 19
- **Year Built**: 1975
- **Price per Sqft**: $832
- **Common Charges**: $844.18 / Monthly
- **Monthly Taxes**: $400 / mo
- **Listed On**: Sep 23, 2026
- **Days on Market**: 12 Days

### Residence Features

- Wall Unit(s)
- Wall Furnace
- Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed
- Common On Floor
- Common Area
- Building Barbecue
- Building Courtyard
- Building Dog Run
- Building Outdoor Grill
- Building Uncovered Courtyard
- Crown Molding
- Sauna
- Dishwasher
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Gas Cooktop
- Gas Oven
- Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- City Lights
- City
- Panoramic
- River
- Skyline

### Building Amenities

- Clubhouse
- Sauna

## Estimated Monthly Payment

**$4,622 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($133,600), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three.

- **Principal & Interest**: $3,378
- **Property Taxes**: $400
- **Common Charges**: $844

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender.

## Sales and market data

### Recent sales

22 apartments at Island House have recorded sales since October 2021, the most recent for $1,395,000 in July 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices.

| Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [1310](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10044/575-main-street-1310-ny-10044) (Apartment) | 3 | 1,595 | $1,395,000 | $875/ft² | July 29, 2026 | MLS |
| 208 (Apartment) | 2 | 1,181 | $820,000 | $694/ft² | March 9, 2026 | MLS |
| 605 (Apartment) | 2 | 1,137 | $970,000 | $853/ft² | November 18, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 1707 (Apartment) | 2 | 1,053 | $875,000 | $831/ft² | October 22, 2025 | MLS |
| 509 (Apartment) | 3 | 1,656 | $1,395,000 | $842/ft² | July 30, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 1701 (Apartment) | 1 | 803 | $675,000 | $841/ft² | July 24, 2025 | MLS |
| 1101 (Apartment) | 1 | 803 | $610,000 | $760/ft² | July 8, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 1114 (Apartment) | 3 | 1,656 | $1,375,528 | $831/ft² | June 4, 2025 | MLS |
| 604 (Apartment) | 2 | 1,137 | $1,012,000 | $890/ft² | May 15, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 1312 (Apartment) | 3 | 1,603 | $1,250,000 | $780/ft² | May 1, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| RES (Apartment) | — | — | $600,000 | — | March 13, 2025 | City record |
| 1602 (Apartment) | 2 | — | $887,870 | — | August 6, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 1607 (Apartment) | 2 | — | $850,596 | — | May 8, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 502 (Apartment) | 2 | — | $715,653 | — | June 13, 2023 | City record · MLS |
| 314 (Apartment) | 3 | 1,500 | $1,449,000 | $966/ft² | October 12, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| 1507 (Apartment) | — | — | $784,433 | — | September 28, 2022 | City record |
| 1311 (Apartment) | Studio | — | $449,000 | — | September 14, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| 301 (Apartment) | 1 | 813 | $615,000 | $756/ft² | June 28, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| 608 (Apartment) | 1 | 803 | $467,961 | $583/ft² | June 13, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| 1401 (Apartment) | 1 | — | $551,507 | — | April 18, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| 1314 (Apartment) | 3 | 1,656 | $1,127,338 | $681/ft² | April 4, 2022 | City record · MLS |
| 801 (Apartment) | 1 | 803 | $522,425 | $651/ft² | October 14, 2021 | City record · MLS |

Every row is a recorded transaction, including ancillary spaces such as storage and staff rooms where they were sold separately. Those are excluded from the benchmark below.

### How this price compares

- **This home**: $668,000
- **Median sold price**: $551,507
- **Difference**: +$116,493 (+21.1%)
- **This home, $/ft²**: $832
- **Median $/ft²**: $704
- **Comparable sales**: 5
- **Sales from**: October 2021 – July 2025
- **Middle half of those sales**: $522,425 – $610,000

Based on one-bedroom sales at Island House.

### How these sales were negotiated

- **Sale-to-list price**: 97.6% (3 sales)
- **Sold below asking**: 100% (3 sales)
- **Typical time to find a buyer**: 36 days (4 sales)
- **Typical time to close**: 85 days (4 sales)

Based on one-bedroom sales at Island House with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric.

These are two separate periods measured on different clocks — time to find a buyer, and time from agreed deal to closing. They are medians of different sets of sales and do not add together into a single "days on market" figure.

### Price trend

Median price per square foot, sales at Island House

| Year | Median $/ft² | Sales |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2016 | $738/ft² | 8 |
| 2017 | $832/ft² | 14 |
| 2018 | $842/ft² | 4 (thin) |
| 2021 | $598/ft² | 4 (thin) |
| 2025 | $842/ft² | 6 |

Based on recorded sales at Island House.

Years marked "thin" rest on fewer than 5 sales, where a single unusual apartment moves the median a long way. Read those points as the small samples they are rather than as the market turning.

Sales data through July 2026.

Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for.

[See every recorded sale at Island House](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/island-house)

## Price and Property History for 555 Main Street, Unit 1608

Review the recorded listing activity for 555 Main Street, Unit 1608, including asking-price changes and prior market dates.

| Date | Price | Listing event |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September 15, 2026 | $625,000 | Listing removed from the market |
| September 14, 2026 | $625,000 | Listing removed from the market |
| September 14, 2026 | $668,000 | Listed for sale by Compass |
| March 12, 2026 | $625,000 | Returned to the market |
| March 12, 2026 | $625,000 | Asking price reduced by $45,000, or 6.7% |
| September 10, 2025 | $670,000 | Listed for sale by Corcoran Group |

## About The Building

### Island House

Roosevelt Island · Stock Cooperative

575 MAIN Street, New York, NY 10044

A building in Roosevelt Island, currently featuring 5 active listings.

- **Year Built**: 1975
- **Active Units**: 5
- **Floors**: 19

[View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/island-house)

### Available Residences — For Sale (7)

| Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [1608](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10044/555-main-street-1608-ny-10044) | 1 | 1 | 803 sqft | $832 | $668,000 | Compass | Sep 23, 2026 | 11 days |
| [1611](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10044/575-main-street-1611-ny-10044) | Studio | 1 | — | — | $445,000 (-3.3%) | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | May 5, 2025 | 517 days |
| [1602](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10044/555-main-street-1602-ny-10044) | 2 | 2 | — | — | $849,000 | Corcoran Group | Sep 18, 2026 | 16 days |
| [711](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10044/575-main-street-711-ny-10044) | Studio | 1 | 596 sqft | $725 | $431,940 | Compass | Jul 9, 2026 | 87 days |
| [1109](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10044/575-main-street-1109-ny-10044) | 3 | 3 | 1,656 sqft | $933 | $1,545,000 | POWERED BY DMT LLC | Aug 19, 2026 | 46 days |
| [1408](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10044/575-main-street-1408-ny-10044) | 1 | 1 | — | — | $549,000 (-7.7%) — In contract | Corcoran Group | Apr 15, 2026 | 172 days |
| [1601](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10044/575-main-street-1601-ny-10044) | 1 | 1 | 803 sqft | $847 | $680,000 — In contract | POWERED BY DMT LLC | May 3, 2026 | 154 days |

### Recently Sold (2)

| Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Sold Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Sold Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [1315](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10044/555-main-street-1315-ny-10044) | 3 | 3 | 1,600 sqft | $800 | $1,280,000 | Compass | Oct 16, 2025 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| [411](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10044/555-main-street-411-ny-10044) | Studio | 1 | — | — | $420,000 | Compass | May 7, 2026 | Sep 19, 2026 |

## Roosevelt Island

Overview of Roosevelt Island

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## Related Links

- [Island House — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/island-house)
- [Roosevelt Island neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/roosevelt-island)
- [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator)
- [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact)

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