150 West 87th Street
150 West 87th Street, New York, NY 10024
BBL 1012170050 · BIN 1032215
- Year built
- 1914
- 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
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not stated
- Maximum financing
- 80% of the purchase price
- Flip tax
- 2% of the purchase price, paid by the buyer
- Doorman
- Doorman (hours not stated)
Every recorded sale at this building, 2007–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 2BR median, 2023–2026
- $1.8M
- 2 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $1.3M – $2.6M
- Listing discount
- 1.0%
- Recorded transfers
- 58
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150 West 87th Street is the kind of building the Upper West Side does exceptionally well: a 1914 pre-war cooperative, mid-block between Amsterdam and Columbus, that delivers full-service living and a genuine amenity — a roof deck with Central Park views — at a scale and price that remains attainable. It is the immediate neighbor of 160 West 87th, and together the two anchor a block of well-built pre-war apartment houses a short walk from the park, the Broadway and Amsterdam retail corridors, and the 1 and B/C trains.
Converted to cooperative ownership in 1990, it runs as a boutique full-service co-op with a doorman-attended lobby, a resident superintendent, and a porter — staffing that keeps the building's relatively small unit count operating with the service profile of a larger one. For buyers who want pre-war proportions, an attended entrance, and a usable roof deck without a Central Park West price tag, the building makes a strong practical case.
At 41 apartments across nine floors, with a low unit count per floor, it preserves the intimate, residential character that defines the best of these side-street co-ops.
Architecture and unit composition
The building is a representative 1914 pre-war apartment house — masonry, nine stories, with the well-proportioned fenestration and detailing of its era — set among the West 80s' deep stock of early-20th-century architecture. It does not carry individual landmark status, but it belongs unmistakably to the period that gives this neighborhood its character.
Across 41 residences, the layouts run to the comfortable pre-war range, from one-bedrooms to larger family-sized homes. With relatively few apartments per floor, the building offers the cross-light and privacy buyers associate with the era, alongside the high ceilings, hardwood floors, and period detail of 1914 construction. Many homes have been updated inside over decades of co-op ownership.
Building operations
150 West 87th Street is a full-service cooperative. A doorman-attended lobby, a live-in superintendent, and a porter handle the building day to day, and shareholders share bicycle storage and a roof deck with Central Park views — a real amenity on a mid-block building. The co-op has carried out ongoing facade and Local Law 11 compliance work, financed through standard cooperative mechanisms, reflecting the responsible long-term stewardship of an early-20th-century structure.
On policy, purchases proceed through a standard co-op board application and interview, with the financial review typical of a boutique full-service building. Buyers should prepare a complete board package and confirm current financing, pet, and sublet parameters with the managing agent as part of their application.
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 the Purchase Price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Buyer
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
8 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background check fee to purchase the shares of 150 West 87th Owners Corp.Per applicantRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125.00 per person | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Management Processing fee to purchase the shares of 150 West 87th Owners Corp. | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-In Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-out Fee | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Other Fees | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount Published separately by management | Refundable Not stated |
| Other Fees | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount Published separately by management | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-out Deposit | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Sublet
8 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-out Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublet FeeRecurring | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount 20% of maintenance - billed monthly | Refundable Not stated |
| Co-op Processing Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 | Refundable Not stated |
| Consumer Credit Report FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125.00 per Person | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Management Administration Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move-in Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-out Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-in Deposit | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Refinance
3 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refinance Application Processing FeeSame or Less | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $450 | Refundable Not stated |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Credit Report FeeConditional · Per applicantConditions: If applicable | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125.00 per person | Refundable Not stated |
| Financing/Refinance/Home Equity Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $450 | 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
- 80% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 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 conditionsShareholders must reside in apartment for a minimum of two (2) years before requesting to sublet. Shareholders generally may sublet their apartments to "third party tenants" for up to two (2) years. Shareholders who have lived in the building more than ten (10) years may sublet for up to four (4)…Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Not verified
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not statedCurrently the Board has never imposed any breed or size restrictions as long as the pet is kept under control in public spaces and not disturbing neighbors (such as barking all day or night)Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $659 per room 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
- Doorman
- Doorman (hours not stated)Source: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Attended lobby
- YesSource: 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
- Roof deck, bike storageSource: 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
- $26,066/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $53
- Modeled exposure split equally across 41 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 2025–30. 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 (Buyer)
- Sublet policy
- Allowed; min 2 yr residency first; up to 2 yr (4 yr if >10 yr resident)
- Policies and fees
- Mgmt processing $600; move-in/out $500 each + deposits; sublet fee 20% of maintenance monthly; refinance $450
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 23, 2026 | PHS | 3 BR · 2 BA | $2,000,000 | -27.3% | |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 4A | 3 BR · 2 BA | $1,664,000 | -1.0% | |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 7C | 3 BR · 3 BA | $2,587,500 | +12.5% | |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 6D | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,500 sf | $2,200,000 | $1,467/sf | +5.0% |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 2D | 3 BR | $2,250,000 | -6.1% | |
| Jul 2, 2024 | 8A | 3 BR · 2 BA | $1,350,000 | +0.0% | |
| Nov 9, 2023 | 5A | 3 BR · 1 BA · 1,400 sf | $1,250,000 | $893/sf | -2.0% |
| May 31, 2023 | 5B | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,300,000 | -13.0% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,467/sf (recorded) across 1 sale. Median listing discount 0.9% 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 1-01217-0050). 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 $2.2M (5 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $86,050 to close, or 3.9% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $27,500
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Building transfer fee (flip tax), 2% of the purchase price, paid by the buyer per building management's published schedule, as of September 2026: $44,000
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $14,550
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest. Confirm the current transfer fee with building management; the linked calculator does not include it.
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What to know if you’re buying
The full-service staffing and roof deck are the differentiators — an attended lobby in a 41-unit pre-war co-op is not a given, and the Central Park views from the roof are a genuine amenity. Confirm the specific layout and exposure, since mid-block light varies floor to floor, and review the building's reserves and any active facade or Local Law 11 assessments.
Expect a standard board process: a full package, an interview, and financials that meet the co-op's requirements. Underwrite the maintenance — which funds real staff and ongoing capital work — alongside the purchase price. For a buyer who wants service and pre-war character near the park at an Upper West Side value, the building is a sound fit.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the service and the roof deck. A full-service pre-war co-op with a doorman-attended lobby and Central Park views from the roof is a stronger story than the unit's four walls alone, and it reaches buyers who screen for an attended entrance. Pair that with the convenient near-park, near-transit location.
Price to the specific home — floor, exposure, layout, and condition — and prepare the board package early. Because the building competes on service and location rather than prestige, accurate pricing and clean presentation help a well-positioned apartment reach the deep pool of buyers shopping the West 80s.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 150 West 87th Street, these nearby Upper West Side cooperatives belong on the same list:
- 160 West 87th Street — pre-war cooperative on the same block
- 18 West 87th Street — boutique pre-war co-op toward Central Park West
- 130 West 86th Street — full-service pre-war cooperative
- 145 West 86th Street — pre-war co-op on the West 80s
- 161 West 86th Street — full-service Upper West Side cooperative
More Upper West Side buildings
- 146 West 74th Street — co-op
- 150 West 79th Street (The Dorset) — 1911 co-op by Schwartz & Gross
- 150 West 82nd Street (The Marlow) — 1926 condominium by George F. Pelham
- 150 West 95th Street — 1925 co-op
- 151 West 74th Street — 1923 co-op
- 151 West 86th Street — 1913 co-op by W. K. Rouse & L. A. Goldstone
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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