130 West 86th Street
130 West 86th Street, New York, NY 10024
BBL 1012160044 · BIN 1032168
- Year built
- 1926
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditions
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditions
- Maximum financing
- 75% of the purchase price
- Flip tax
- 3% of the purchase price, paid by the buyer
- Doorman
- Doorman (hours not stated)
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 2BR median, 2025–2026
- $1.3M
- 2 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $1.2M – $1.4M
- Listing discount
- 1.5%
- Recorded transfers
- 47
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130 West 86th Street is a handsome Italian Renaissance palazzo-style apartment house from 1926, set on a quiet residential block between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues — one of the most convenient pockets of the Upper West Side, almost exactly equidistant between Central Park and Riverside Park. It is the kind of solid, well-built prewar co-op that anchors a residential block: substantial, mid-rise, full of light, and steps from everything that makes this part of the West Side work.
The building's calling card is its lobby — a coffered-ceiling, marble-lined space that brings a real sense of style and arrival to an otherwise unassuming midblock building. Above it rise fifteen floors of well-proportioned apartments, planned in the era's characteristic two-bedroom layouts, three to a floor, that produce sensible, livable homes rather than oversized trophies.
For buyers, the appeal is practical and durable: a true prewar co-op with a doorman, a children's playroom, and notably flexible policies, on a block that puts the 86th Street crosstown, the B and C trains at Central Park West, the 1 train at Broadway, and both parks all within a few minutes' walk.
Architecture and unit composition
Built in 1926 in the Italian Renaissance idiom popular for the era's better apartment houses, 130 West 86th Street presents a dignified masonry face to the street and reserves its real flourish for the interior: the marble-lined lobby with its coffered ceiling. The building rises fifteen stories and holds 46 residences.
The original plan favored two-bedroom apartments — typically three per floor — giving the building a coherent unit mix weighted toward two-bedroom apartments and the generous closets, real ceiling heights, and solid prewar construction that define homes of this vintage. Many apartments have been renovated over the building's decades as a co-op while retaining their prewar bones, and washer/dryers are permitted, a meaningful convenience in a 1920s building.
Building operations
130 West 86th Street is a prewar cooperative with attended service and a strong roster of amenities for its size. A doorman covers daytime and evening hours and a live-in resident manager handles the building day to day. Residents have a children's playroom along with a central laundry, a bike room, and private storage. Pets are welcome.
On policy, financing is permitted up to 75 percent of the purchase price, pied-à-terre purchases are allowed, and subletting is permitted with conditions, subject to board approval. The building carries a flip tax on sale. Confirm the current terms with the managing agent before relying on them.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of July 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
- 3% of sales price
- Rate
- 3% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Buyer
Source: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
Purchase
23 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Processing FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Adjournment FeeConditionalPayable by Buyer or Seller | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approval | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $400 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $200.00 per power of attorney (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Adjournment FeeConditionalPayable by Buyer or Seller | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing Fee | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $750 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Closing in another location, mail closing | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Sale FeeConditional | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approval | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500 if applicable (paid by Buyer or Seller) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Lost Stock & Lease FeeConditional | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $600 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicant | 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 Present | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing Overtime Fee - paid by Buyer or SellerConditional · Per hourConditions: If applicable | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $250 per hour after 2 hours from scheduled time ($250.00 minimum) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney present | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Postponement FeeConditionalConditions: Less than 48 Hours' Notice | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Trust Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney present | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing Overtime Fee - paid by Buyer or SellerConditional · Per hourConditions: If applicable | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $250 per hour after 2 hours from scheduled time ($250.00 minimum) | Refundable Non-refundable |
Sublet
10 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditional | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditional | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublet Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount 25% of the maintenance | Refundable Not stated |
| Additional Processing FeeConditional | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $200 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditional | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublet Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount 25% of the maintenance | Refundable Not stated |
Refinance
8 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditional | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditional | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditional | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | 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 July 2026
- Guarantors
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
- Co-purchasing
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
- Parent buying for an employed child
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
- Parent buying for a student child
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
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 conditionsSee House RulesSource: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
- Short-term rentals
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
Considering an apartment here? Send Corey the listing to discuss the sublet and pied-à-terre rules for that apartment.
Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditionsPermitted. Laundry Room as available as well.Source: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
Considering an apartment here? Send Corey the listing to confirm the pet and washer/dryer rules for that apartment.
Building staffing and amenities
- Doorman
- Doorman (hours not stated)Source: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Live-in superintendent
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Playroom, bike storage, storage, 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
- $25,791/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $47
- Modeled exposure split equally across 46 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 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).
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 3% of sales price, payable by Buyer
- Sublet policy
- Allowed (see house rules); sublet fee 25% of maintenance
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
- Policies and fees
- Buyer app $700; seller closing fee $750-$1,000; various pre-closing fees
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | 4C | 2 BR · 1.5 BA · 815 sf | $1,433,000 | $1,758/sf | -2.8% |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 7C | 2 BR · 1.5 BA | $1,200,000 | -9.4% | |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 3C | 2 BR · 1 BA | $1,190,000 | +0.0% | |
| Jan 19, 2022 | 3B | 2 BR · 1.5 BA | $1,261,500 | -6.6% | |
| Jan 6, 2022 | 14C | 2 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,000 sf | $1,375,000 | $1,375/sf | +2.2% |
| Dec 28, 2021 | 14A | 2 BR · 3 BA · 1,500 sf | $2,195,000 | $1,463/sf | +0.0% |
| Nov 1, 2021 | 16A | 1 BR · 1 BA | $1,137,500 | -12.2% | |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 10C | 2 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,000 sf | $1,112,500 | $1,113/sf | -7.2% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,846/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. 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 1.4% 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 1-01216-0044). 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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What to know if you’re buying
This is a prewar cooperative, so a board package and interview are part of the process — but the terms here are friendly: 75 percent financing, pied-à-terres allowed, and a pet-friendly policy all widen who can buy. Budget for the flip tax at closing and for maintenance that funds the doorman, resident manager, and the upkeep of a 1926 building.
What you are buying is a sensible, well-located prewar home with real amenities — a playroom, a doorman, deep closets — on a quiet block within easy reach of both parks and three subway lines. We help buyers read the financials, weigh maintenance against comparable co-ops, and identify the lines and floors that offer the best light and value.
What to know if you’re selling
The selling case is location, layout, and flexibility. A prewar co-op with a marble lobby, a doorman, a children's playroom, pet- and pied-à-terre-friendly policies, and 75 percent financing — between Central Park and Riverside Park, on top of the crosstown bus and near three subway lines — appeals to a broad pool.
Price against the Upper West Side prewar cohort between the parks, adjusting for floor, exposure, and condition. A renovated, light-filled two-bedroom will lead; a dated one leaves value that staging and targeted pre-sale work can recover. We position each listing to the right comparables and manage the board package to a smooth close.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 130 West 86th Street, also evaluate these nearby Upper West Side co-ops:
- 145 West 86th Street — prewar West 86th Street cooperative
- 18 West 87th Street — prewar West 80s cooperative
- 200 West 88th Street — West 80s cooperative; confirm its construction date from primary records
- 145 West 79th Street — Emery Roth's 1928 Manchester House, a Gothic-detailed Upper West Side co-op
- 127 West 79th Street — the Clifton House, a Gronenberg & Leuchtag apartment-hotel-turned-co-op
More Upper West Side buildings
- 129 West 89th Street — 1900 condominium
- 130 West 67th Street (The Toulaine) — 1974 co-op
- 130 West 79th Street (The Austin) — 1988 condominium by Liebman & Liebman
- 134 West 83rd Street
- 134 West 82nd Street — 1885 co-op
- 134 West 93rd Street — 1925 condominium
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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