12 West 96th Street
12 West 96th Street, New York, NY 10025
BBL 1012090037 · BIN 1031729
- Year built
- 1930
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 69
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditions
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not stated
- Washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditions
- Flip tax
- 2% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
Every recorded sale at this building, 2004–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf, 2026 to date
- $952
- floor-adjusted, 2 sales
- Listing discount
- 2.0%
- Recorded sales
- 41
- On record
- 2004–2026
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A Private Pricing Opinion — what your apartment at 12 West 96th Street would likely sell for today, what it costs to sell, and what you’d walk away with — reviewed personally against condition, exposures, renovation quality, and the competition actually on the market.
12 West 96th Street is a 1930 Italian Renaissance cooperative set a half-block off Central Park West, putting Central Park itself within a one-minute walk of the front door. It belongs to the generation of stately apartment houses that rose on the Upper West Side's prime cross streets in the late 1920s — masonry buildings built to a palazzo template, with a substantial limestone base, restrained classical detailing, and the generous bones that define pre-war living on this side of the park.
The building's appeal is the rare combination of genuine pre-war architecture and an everyday-livable scale. Across 17 stories and 69 apartments, the residences run mostly to one- and two-bedroom homes carrying the period's hallmarks: high beamed ceilings, decorative moldings, herringbone floors, and well-proportioned rooms with good light. It converted to cooperative ownership in 1970.
What sets 12 West 96th apart for a buyer is location. The block runs straight to Central Park; the park's North Meadow, reservoir running track, and the 96th Street transverse are all immediate. The B and C local stop at Central Park West and 96th Street, with the 1, 2 and 3 express station a short walk west at Broadway, makes this one of the better-connected residential pockets on the Upper West Side, with the dining and grocery spine of Broadway and Columbus a block or two west.
Architecture and unit composition
The exterior follows the Italian Renaissance palazzo idiom that defined the era's better West Side buildings: a three-story limestone base anchoring the street, decorative masonry above, and the dignified vertical proportions of 1930s apartment design. The lobby and common areas carry the pre-war vocabulary of the period.
Inside, the apartments are the draw. The roughly 69 residences are weighted toward one- and two-bedroom layouts with pre-war details including beamed ceilings, original moldings, herringbone hardwood floors, and the deep windows of a masonry building. Many homes have been individually renovated over the decades, so kitchen and bath condition varies line to line; the specific apartment's exposure, floor, and renovation history drive value. Higher floors gain open light and, on the right lines, glimpses toward the park to the east.
Building operations
12 West 96th Street operates as a full-service pre-war cooperative. A full-time elevator attendant staffs the building, supported by a live-in superintendent and package and mail handling. Residents have a central laundry room, and the building permits in-unit washer/dryer installations — an amenity not every pre-war co-op allows.
On board policy, pets are welcome. Subletting is permitted with board approval, generally for one year at a time with possible extension to a two-year maximum. Confirm the building's current financing, liquidity and occupancy requirements from its governing documents and application instructions.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of September 2026. They are shown as published, item by item; no total is added because the total depends on the transaction. Deposits are listed apart from nonrefundable charges.
- Terms
- 2% of Purchase Price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
27 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Adjournment Fee - applies to closings cancelled within 48 hours before the scheduled closing. After office hours, holidays and weekends do not count towards the 48 hours.ConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing Fee within 7 business days of receiving both the new closing documents and approval to closeConditionalConditions: In-office (if available) or remote; If applicable; Whichever comes later not including weekends or holidaysPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) (paid by Buyer or Seller) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $400.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $200.00 per power of attorney (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Adjournment Fee - applies to closings cancelled within 48 hours before the scheduled closing. After office hours, holidays and weekends do not count towards the 48 hours.ConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Closing in another location, mail closingPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $1,100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Sale FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing Fee within 7 business days of receiving both the new closing documents and approval to closeConditionalConditions: In-office (if available) or remote; If applicable; Whichever comes later not including weekends or holidaysPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) (paid by Buyer or Seller) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Lost Stock & Lease FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $600.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $200.00 per power of attorney (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT a Bank Attorney PresentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing Overtime Fee - paid by Buyer or SellerConditional · Per hourConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $250.00 per hour after 2 hours from scheduled time ($250.00 minimum) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Messenger FeeConditionalConditions: If applicablePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $50 | Refundable Not stated |
| Postponement FeeConditionalConditions: Less than 48 Hours' NoticePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Trust Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Undertaking FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing Overtime Fee - paid by Buyer or SellerConditional · Per hourConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $250.00 per hour after 2 hours from scheduled time ($250.00 minimum) | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In DepositPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Upon approval | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out DepositPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Upon approval | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
7 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount 10% of monthly maintenance ( billed) | Refundable Non-refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublet renewal FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When Upon approval | Amount 10% of monthly maintenance ( billed) | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
6 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
Alteration
1 item
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Security DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount Decorative $500, Standard $1000, Major $1000 | Refundable Refundable |
Ownership transfer
13 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate TransferConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Name change/spouse add/removalConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer into a TrustConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer to a Family Member and a Third PartyConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Closing in another location, mail closingPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $1,100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approvalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $400.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Lost Stock & Lease FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $600.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When Before closing | Amount $200.00 per power of attorney (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing Fee for all TransfersPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Not stated |
Management updates its schedule without a public filing. The date is when management last updated the page, not when a rule changed. Confirm the current schedule with management before you apply.
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Sublet and pied-à-terre policy
A condominium owner leasing a unit and a co-op shareholder subletting are different rules, and a building-wide rule is different from a restriction on one apartment. This is the building's rule; confirm it for the specific apartment.
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditionsBoard approvalSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Not verified
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not statedOn board policy, pets are welcome. Pets are permitted, in-unit washer/dryers are permitted with conditions, and subletting is permitted with conditions, including board approval.Source: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditionsSome apartmentsSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $582 per room a monthMedian of 6 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.41 per square foot a monthMedian of 4 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
Maintenance as recorded with each sale. A co-op's maintenance already covers the building's real estate taxes and the building's own mortgage, if it has one; add your own loan payment for the monthly outlay. A summary of recorded sales, not a current bill; charges change.
Building staffing and amenities
- Live-in superintendent
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Laundry roomSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
Staffing and amenities as our building profile and recent listing records describe them. A feature not listed is not confirmed absent. Outdoor space, parking and some facilities can belong to particular apartments or to a separate owner; confirm access for the specific apartment.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $23,259/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $28
- Modeled exposure split equally across 69 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; co-op shareholders are typically charged by share allocation.
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
See full Local Law 97 analysis — emissions history, scenarios, methodology →Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. A filed Safe grade is not a guarantee of current condition: owners still maintain the facade and, where required, observe parapets each year. Future inspection timing (Local Law 49 of 2025 changed the cycle framework from October 1, 2026), repair and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
How to read this, and where it comes from
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who meets DOB’s FISP qualifications and signs the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent).
Penalties shown are amounts DOB assessed against filings on record across 2005–10 to 2020–25. The FISP dataset does not record whether they were paid, contested or remain open, so treat the figure as history rather than a current balance and confirm the building’s standing with the managing agent.
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 2% of purchase price (transfer fee, Seller)
- Sublet policy
- Hardship only; resident-owner 5+ yrs; fee 10% of monthly maintenance; max 2 yrs
- Policies and fees
- Buyer processing $700 + $125 credit; Closing $850 ($1,100 mail)
Recent sales
Recent transfers at this building, from The Roebling Research Library. Prices are the transfer amounts recorded with the NYC Department of Finance; apartment-level detail is checked against the building’s own file in The Roebling Research Library before publishing.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 9A | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,125,000 | -6.3% | |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 16A | 3 BR · 2 BA · 2,175 sf | $2,430,000 | $1,117/sf | -6.4% |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 2D | 2 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,200 sf | $1,075,000 | $896/sf | -8.1% |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 15C | 2 BR · 1.5 BA | $1,190,000 | -4.8% | |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 7C | 2 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,200 sf | $1,300,000 | $1,083/sf | -3.7% |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 4C | 2 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,200 sf | $1,125,000 | $938/sf | +2.3% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 11D | 2 BR · 1.5 BA | $1,150,000 | +0.0% | |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 6E | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,495 sf | $1,775,000 | $1,187/sf | +0.0% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $952/sf (floor-adjusted) across 2 sales. Floor-adjusted means each sale is restated to a constant mix of floors, so the figure can differ from the plain median of the sales listed above. Median listing discount 2.0% 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.
Other recent transfers
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2017 | 8 | $3,507,000 |
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 1-01209-0037). Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified in The Roebling Research Library. 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.
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At the recent median sale of $1.19M (5 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $24,913 to close, or 2.1% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $11,900
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $13,013
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest.
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What to know if you’re buying
You're buying pre-war character a half-block from Central Park. Beamed ceilings, herringbone floors, and palazzo-era proportions, with the park essentially at the corner — that combination is the building's core value.
The rules are accommodating. Pets are permitted, in-unit washer/dryers are permitted with conditions, and subletting is permitted with conditions, including board approval.
Underwrite the specific apartment. With layouts running one- to two-bedroom and renovation levels varying line to line, the individual home's floor, exposure, and condition determine value far more than building-wide generalizations.
Plan for a standard co-op board process. A complete financial package and primary-residence intent strengthen an application here.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the park and the pre-war bones. A half-block walk to Central Park, an Italian Renaissance envelope, and original detail are the headline — emphasize them ahead of anything else.
The rules widen your buyer pool. The pet policy, in-unit laundry (permitted with conditions) and sublet terms appeal to a broader set of buyers; market them.
Price to the apartment. Floor, exposure, and renovation level drive value across a varied one- and two-bedroom unit mix; comparable analysis should be line-specific.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. Plan for roughly 6–10 weeks from contract to closing, subject to board scheduling.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 12 West 96th Street, also evaluate:
- 41 West 96th Street — nearby West 96th Street full-service co-op
- 275 West 96th Street — comparable Upper West Side elevator building
- 250 West 94th Street — nearby full-service co-op a few blocks south
- 35 West 90th Street — pre-war Central Park West–adjacent peer
- 175 West 93rd Street — comparable Upper West Side cooperative
More Upper West Side buildings
- 11 West 81st Street — 1908 co-op
- 11 West 95th Street — 1899 co-op
- 12 West 72nd Street (The Oliver Cromwell) — 1927 co-op by Emery Roth
- 15 West 63rd Street (The Park Laurel) — 2000 condominium by Beyer Blinder Belle
- 15 West 67th Street — 1904 co-op
- 15 West 72nd Street (Mayfair Towers) — 1964 co-op by Horace Ginsbern & Associates
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Upper West Side — read The Roebling Team Guide to Upper West Side.
The full playbook — what goes in the package, how boards read your financials, the interview, and the timeline — plus sample cover, reference, and personal letters you can adapt.
How to read the facts on this page. Items attributed to an offering plan describe the building as it was offered at that filing — unit mix, square footage, the amenity program as planned. They are not a statement about how the building operates today. Tax and compliance figures are sourced separately to current City records and carry their own dates. House rules, staffing and fee policy can change by board resolution without any public filing: treat every policy line here as a starting point for diligence and confirm it with the managing agent. Where this page compares one building or neighborhood to another, that is our analysis of the recorded record — it names the measure, the period and the sample it rests on, and it is an observation about medians rather than a prediction about any particular apartment.
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