105 West 73rd Street
105 West 73rd Street, New York, NY 10023
Upper West Side
BBL 1011450029 · BIN 1030014
- Year built
- 1920
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark
- Designated
Every recorded sale at this building, 2004–2024
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 1BR median
- $745K
- Recent range
- $715K – $1.1M
- Listing discount
- 2.6%
- Recorded transfers
- 57
105 West 73rd Street is a quintessential Upper West Side pre-war cooperative — an elegant nine-story brick building from 1920, set on one of the best tree-lined blocks in the neighborhood, between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West. It is the kind of building that anchors the area's appeal: pre-war proportions, a prime block, Central Park a short walk east, and a reputation among those who know it as meticulously managed and exceptionally well-run.
That last point is not incidental. On the Upper West Side, where co-op stock is deep, the buildings that hold their value are the well-governed ones, and 105 West 73rd earns its reputation for strong financials and professional oversight. For buyers who want classic pre-war character, an unbeatable location between the park and the avenue's restaurants and transit, and the confidence of a soundly run cooperative, it is a compelling and dependable choice.
Architecture and unit composition
The building is a restrained, handsome example of the 1920 Upper West Side apartment house — a nine-story brick masonry composition whose elegance comes from its proportions and its placement on a well-preserved tree-lined block rather than from elaborate ornament. It reads as exactly what it is: a dignified, of-its-era pre-war building that belongs to the streetscape around it.
Inside, the 38 residences carry the pre-war vocabulary the Upper West Side is prized for — high ceilings, hardwood floors, and the room scale and light of a 1920 building. The layouts range from efficient one-bedrooms to larger family homes, the kind of varied pre-war stock that suits first-time buyers and long-term residents alike.
Building operations
105 West 73rd Street is run as a well-managed boutique cooperative, and its operations are central to its appeal. A resident superintendent manages the building day to day, with secured entry, and residents have a central laundry room, bicycle storage, and private storage. The building's reputation rests on its disciplined management and strong financial position — the kind of professional oversight that keeps maintenance predictable and the physical plant well-tended over time.
As a cooperative, purchases require board package review and an interview, and financing, sublet, and pied-à-terre terms follow the building's proprietary lease and house rules; we review the current board posture and carrying costs with buyers during a transaction. A 38-shareholder building of this kind balances intimacy with a broad enough base to spread costs sensibly — part of why its financials are regarded as sound.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $2,032/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $4
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the engineer identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair before the next inspection cycle. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent). Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library.
See the full facade history →Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 1% of purchase price (seller, at closing)
- Sublet policy
- Allowed. Shareholder must occupy continuously 24 months before subletting; initial term 3-12 months; max 24 months in any 60-month period; sublet fee 15% of monthly maintenance billed monthly
- Notable fees
- Transfer fee $750; application processing $600; credit check $125/person; max financing 80%
Recent sales
Recent transfers at this building, curated by The Roebling Team research desk. Apartment-level facts are independently verified before publishing; sale prices reflect the recorded transfer amount at the NYC Department of Finance.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | 5A | 1 BR · 1 BA | $775,000 | -2.5% | |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 2D | 2 BR · 1 BA · 1,300 sf | $1,150,000 | $885/sf | -2.1% |
| Aug 16, 2022 | 6C | 3 BR · 1 BA · 1,300 sf | $1,450,000 | $1,115/sf | -3.0% |
| Feb 2, 2022 | 3B | 1 BR · 1 BA · 800 sf | $765,000 | $956/sf | -4.3% |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 2A | 1 BR · 1.5 BA | $715,000 | -10.5% | |
| May 20, 2021 | 4A | 1 BR · 1 BA | $712,500 | -3.6% | |
| Apr 15, 2021 | 7B | 1 BR · 1 BA | $600,000 | -9.0% | |
| Nov 16, 2020 | 3C | 2 BR · 1 BA · 1,350 sf | $1,355,000 | $1,004/sf | -3.2% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2023): a median $876/sf across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2024. Median listing discount 2.5% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-01145-0029) and verified listing data. Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified by The Roebling Team research desk. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
What to know if you’re buying
This is a sound-building buy, and the diligence confirms the reputation rather than just the apartment. Review the cooperative's financials and reserve fund — the building's strength here is part of the value, and verifying it is straightforward. Confirm the exposure and light of the specific unit, since pre-war layouts vary line to line. Expect a board package and interview. Value the location above all: a tree-lined block steps from Central Park, with the 1/2/3 at 72nd Street and the B/C at 72nd Street/Central Park West both close, and Columbus Avenue's restaurants and shops immediately at hand.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with location and management. A pre-war co-op on a prime tree-lined block between Columbus and Central Park West, in a building known for being well-run with strong financials, is a confident pitch — buyers value a sound cooperative as much as the apartment itself. Foreground the pre-war proportions, the block, the proximity to the park and transit, and the building's reputation for disciplined management. Pricing should reference both the building's own trade history and the surrounding Upper West Side pre-war market in the low 70s.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 105 West 73rd Street, these nearby Upper West Side cooperatives form a useful comparison set:
- 123 West 74th Street — pre-war cooperative one block north
- 119 West 71st Street — Upper West Side co-op nearby
- 15 West 72nd Street — pre-war cooperative near Central Park West
- 105 West 70th Street — established Upper West Side co-op to the south
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across Upper West Side — read The Roebling Team Guide to Upper West Side.
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