121 West 72nd Street
119–123 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023
BBL 1011440024 · BIN 1029933
- Year built
- 1926
- Type
- Cooperative
- Floors
- 15
- Amenities
- Elevators; a cellar laundry room was permitted in 2019, with plumbing filed in 2021. Staffing and door coverage are not documented in the public record
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Maximum financing
- 75% of the purchase price
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 1BR median, 2023–2024
- $751K
- 4 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $425K – $1.4M
- Listing discount
- 0.2%
- Recorded transfers
- 78
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121 West 72nd Street is a 1926 H.I. Feldman apartment house on one of the Upper West Side's main crosstown commercial streets. Feldman ran one of the city's most prolific apartment practices from 1921 to 1978, and this is an early building from its first decade — fifteen stories on a 60-foot lot, brick with stone, with the neo-Renaissance detail typical of Upper West Side side streets in the 1920s. The building is within the Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, which the Landmarks Preservation Commission designated in 1990.
The main structural fact is the sponsor. The building was converted in October 1984, when Walber 72nd Street Associates, which had owned it since 1981, conveyed it to the apartment corporation. Forty-two years later, the same entity is still selling apartments: ACRIS shows it as seller on ten transfers since 2007, including three since 2023, the most recent in August 2025. That pattern is typical of 1980s conversions in which non-purchasing tenants kept their rent-regulated leases: those apartments stay with the holder of unsold shares until the tenant leaves, and are then sold on the open market. Whether this plan was an eviction or non-eviction plan is not documented in anything on file.
It does not mean the building is sponsor-controlled. More than eighty share transfers have been recorded since 2005, covering about fifty different apartments, and the great majority are sales between individual owners. But how many apartments the sponsor still holds, how many are occupied by regulated tenants, and whether the sponsor is current on its maintenance are all things a buyer needs to know — and none of them is public.
Architecture and unit composition
The 72nd Street façade is brick above a commercial ground floor, with stone trim. The storefronts are a significant part of the building's exterior. Renovation of the storefronts was filed in 2018, and in 2019 a storefront transom was repaired and a retractable awning replaced to comply with an LPC notice. Any change to the storefronts or signage goes through the Commission.
Upstairs, apartments are arranged in seven lines, A through G, across fifteen floors. Transfer and DOB records show shareholders combining apartments repeatedly: 10A/B with 9B (2007) and then with 9C (2012), 15D/E with 16E (2008), a combination of 12C, 14C and 14E joined by an internal stair (2015), and 10D with 11D (2022–23). The transfer record also carries apartments designated 3F/G and 14E/G. The building now contains a small number of large combined apartments and duplexes alongside the original single apartments, and these explain most of the price spread within the building.
A 2014 filing replaced railing at a 14th-floor roof terrace or balcony, so at least one upper apartment has outdoor space.
Building operations
Underlying mortgage. ACRIS shows the corporation refinancing several times: a $4.25 million mortgage and a separate $500,000 instrument in August 2012, a further $750,000 in 2015, and in February 2020 a $4.8 million mortgage with another $500,000 instrument, followed by one more $500,000 instrument in February 2023. The reviewed record does not establish the current rate, maturity, amortization or whether the $500,000 instruments are credit lines. Recorded instrument amounts are not a current loan balance. Reconcile them with satisfactions, amendments, lender statements and audited financials before assessing the debt burden or refinancing risk.
Capital work. DOB records show façade work at regular intervals — 2001–02, 2007, 2012, 2018 (mortar, brick, caulking and stone replacement) and 2021 — with sidewalk sheds filed for each cycle. In 2014 the burner was replaced and a new gas service and gas meter room were installed. Sprinkler heads were relocated in 2020–22, and the cellar laundry was built out from 2019 to 2021. Ask the managing agent for the current Local Law 11 cycle status and whether the 2021 façade work has been signed off.
Commercial space. City records carry two non-residential units, the ground-floor stores on 72nd Street. Ask the managing agent who holds the commercial leases, when they expire, and how much of the building's income they provide. Commercial rent on a busy crosstown street can meaningfully offset maintenance, and a vacancy can have the opposite effect.
Taxes. The Department of Finance's historical J-51 file has no record for this lot, and the current roll shows only shareholders' personal exemptions. There is no building-level abatement to phase out.
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.
Purchase
11 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 plus $200 per applicant/guarantor (if there is more than one co-applicant or financial statement form, if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant for standard reports & $350 per applicant for detailed reports | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Rerun FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Expedited Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Incomplete Application FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Financing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $400 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Monthly Maintenance Charge FeeConditionalConditions: If closing takes place after the 10th of the monthPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount Equal to maintenance and charges up to the time of closing | Refundable Not stated |
| POA FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200 per individual (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer Agent Closing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $850, $1100 if closing remotely | Refundable Not stated |
| Flip TaxPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount To be determined at closing | Refundable Non-refundable |
Sublet
8 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Equal to one (1) months current maintenance for each year of any sublease | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $650 plus $200 per applicant/guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant named on the contract as guarantor (if applicable) - plus any additional occupants for standard reports & $325 per applicant named on the contract as guarantor (if applicable) - plus any additional occupants for detailed reports | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Rerun FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Expedited Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Incomplete Application FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Equal to one (1) months current maintenance for each year of any sublease | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
8 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Incomplete Application FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant for standard reports & $250 per applicant for detailed reports | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Rerun FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Expedited Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Incomplete Application FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
Alteration
2 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount $250 for type I, $1000 for type II, and $2500 for type III | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Ownership transfer
7 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 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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Financing and purchase requirements
- Maximum financing
- 75% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $425 per room a monthMedian of 5 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
- Doorman
- Full-time doormanSource: recent listing records
- 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.
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the inspector (QEWI) identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair, with repairs due by the deadline stated in the filing. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
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.
Recent sales
Three to four recorded sales in the most recent 24 months is a slow pace for roughly ninety apartments. Long ownership and sponsor apartments that come to market only when they are vacated both keep supply low. Recorded prices cover a wide range. Single apartments on the lower floors sell at the entry level for prewar Upper West Side co-ops, while combined apartments on the upper floors sell for a multiple of that. Price per room is the right comparison, adjusted for floor, whether the apartment faces the street or the rear, and renovation. Sponsor sales of vacated apartments often need renovation and are priced accordingly, so treat them separately from resales between owners. Market statements here are indexed to 2025, the last complete year.
Unit-level transaction history is maintained in The Roebling Research Library and shared with clients during diligence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 6A | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,385,000 | +0.7% | |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 5C | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,120,000 | -0.4% | |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 4A | 1 BA · 500 sf | $425,000 | $850/sf | +6.3% |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 3FG | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,275,000 | +2.0% | |
| May 23, 2024 | 11B | 1 BR · 1 BA | $752,486 | +0.5% | |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 12F | 1 BR · 1 BA | $750,000 | -1.3% | |
| Nov 15, 2023 | 16D | 1 BA | $425,000 | -5.3% | |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 8D | 1 BR · 1 BA | $739,500 | -12.9% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2025): a median $976/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 2.1% 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 1-01144-0024). 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 $1.12M (3 transfers in the past 24 months, since November 10, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $23,950 to close, or 2.1% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $11,200
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $12,750
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
Ask for the sponsor's position in writing. Number of apartments and shares still held, how many are occupied by regulated tenants, whether maintenance on them is current, and whether any are pledged as loan collateral. The managing agent and the most recent audited financial statements are the source.
Get the entire policy stack. Financing ceiling, flip tax, sublet rules, pied-à-terre and trust or LLC purchases, and pets are not documented in any public source or document on file. Don't make an offer based on assumptions.
Read the mortgage note. Several refinancings and second instruments since 2012 mean the debt structure needs checking. Get the rate, maturity date and any balloon payment.
What to know if you’re selling
Separate your apartment from the sponsor's. A renovated resale should not be priced against a sponsor sale of a vacated apartment in original condition. Show buyers the difference.
Lead with the landmark block and the location. A block and a half from Central Park, in the historic district, between the B and C trains at Central Park West and the 1, 2 and 3 at Broadway — say that first, then the floor and exposure.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 121 West 72nd Street, also evaluate:
- 105 West 73rd Street — a nine-story prewar cooperative on the next block north
- 123 West 74th Street — George A. Bagge & Sons' 1925 cooperative, two blocks north
- 151 West 74th Street — F. P. Platt & Brother's 1923 cooperative in the same historic district
- 136 West 75th Street — The Brick House, a 30-apartment neo-Georgian cooperative in the same district
- 135 West 70th Street — The Pythian, Thomas Lamb’s 1927 building two blocks south; confirm its ownership structure from governing documents
- 119 West 71st Street — a 1912–13 prewar cooperative one block south
- 160 West 77th Street — George F. Pelham's 1926 cooperative between Columbus and Amsterdam
- 112 West 79th Street — a 1925 prewar cooperative off Columbus Avenue
More Upper West Side buildings
- Bear House, 114 West 81st Street — co-op
- 119 West 71st Street — 1912 co-op
- 119 West 82nd Street — co-op
- 120 Riverside Boulevard — 2004 condominium by Costas Kondylis & Partners
- 120 West 70th Street — 1917 co-op
- 120 West 72nd Street (Harsen House) — 2007 condominium by BKSK Architects
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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