152 West 58th Street
152 West 58th Street, New York, NY 10019
Central Midtown
BBL 1010100053 · BIN 1023737
- Year built
- 1916
- Type
- Cooperative
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $822
- Listing discount
- 2.5%
- Recorded sales
- 33
- On record
- 2003–2026
152 West 58th Street is a pre-war cooperative with an exceptional address: a quiet side-street position one block south of Central Park, within a short walk of Carnegie Hall, Columbus Circle, and the supertall towers of Billionaires' Row along West 57th Street. Built in 1916 to the design of Robert T. Lyons and rising nine stories with 38 apartments, it offers something increasingly scarce in this part of Midtown — a genuine pre-war home at an entry point well below the trophy-tower pricing a block in either direction.
The building's value proposition is location plus flexibility. It sits at the seam where Midtown West meets the southern edge of Central Park, and unlike many of the stricter cooperatives nearby, it permits pieds-à-terre and is pet-friendly — a posture that broadens its appeal to both full-time residents and part-time New Yorkers who want a foothold near the park.
Architecture and unit composition
Robert T. Lyons designed a number of early-twentieth-century Manhattan apartment houses, and 152 West 58th Street is a characteristic example of the type: a masonry elevator building with a limestone base, brick shaft, and the disciplined, well-proportioned detailing of the period. At 38 homes across nine floors, the building maintains a modest, owner-occupied density.
The apartments range from gracious one-bedrooms to two-bedroom layouts with one or two baths, topped by a penthouse with substantial private outdoor space. Across roughly 39,000 residential square feet and 38 homes, the building offers comfortable, full-sized pre-war layouts — higher ceilings than post-war stock, separate kitchens, and the solid masonry construction that keeps these homes quiet. As an older cooperative, renovation level varies line to line, which creates both turnkey options and value-add opportunities.
Building operations
152 West 58th Street is an elegantly maintained pre-war cooperative run with a live-in superintendent and a building-wide video security system. Shared facilities include a central laundry room, private storage, and a courtyard garden that gives rear-facing apartments light and quiet. The staffing model keeps the monthly maintenance efficient while preserving service and security; the amenity package the neighborhood provides — Central Park itself, Carnegie Hall, and the restaurants and culture of Midtown West — sits just outside the door.
As a cooperative, purchases clear through a board with a financial package and interview. The building's pied-à-terre allowance and pet-friendly policy are meaningful, buyer-relevant differentiators in a market where many neighboring co-ops restrict both. Financing is permitted within a stated cap, and subletting is allowed under board-defined terms.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $13,840/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $30
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. Facade inspections run on a fixed five-year cycle; future inspection, repair, and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
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 →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 18, 2025 | 8A | 2 BR · 1.5 BA | $1,250,000 | +0.0% | |
| May 22, 2025 | 2C | 1 BR · 1 BA | $590,000 | -0.8% | |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 3B | 2 BR · 1 BA | $980,000 | -7.5% | |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 4A | 3 BR · 2 BA | $1,162,000 | -3.1% | |
| Nov 15, 2023 | 8B | 2 BR · 1 BA · 980 sf | $965,000 | $985/sf | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 3A | 3 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,200 sf | $875,000 | $729/sf | -12.4% |
| May 17, 2022 | 2B | 2 BR · 1 BA · 1,000 sf | $999,000 | $999/sf | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2022 | 4D | 2 BR · 1 BA | $860,000 | -21.8% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2023): a median $822/sf across 2 sales. The building has traded as recently as 2026. 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 1-01010-0053) 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 board-approval cooperative, so plan for a full financial package, an interview, and a financing cap. Underwrite the all-in monthly carry and read the building's financials for reserve health and any planned capital work — relevant for any masonry building of this era. Confirm the current pied-à-terre and pet terms against your own plans, since both are part of what makes this building unusual for the location.
The reasons to buy are address-driven: a pre-war home one block from Central Park, near Carnegie Hall and Billionaires' Row, at a price well below the supertall towers nearby — with the flexibility of a pied-à-terre-friendly, pet-friendly board. For buyers who want the park-adjacent lifestyle and pre-war character without trophy-tower pricing, the value case is strong.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the location and the flexibility: one block from Central Park, the pied-à-terre allowance, and the pet policy are the differentiators that distinguish this building from stricter neighbors. The comparable set is recent closings in the building and in the immediate Central Park South / Midtown West pre-war cooperative cohort, adjusted for floor, light, and renovation.
Presentation is where value is won. A renovated, well-staged apartment that photographs its ceiling height, light, and park proximity consistently outperforms an unrenovated comparable. We price to the building's real ceiling, surface the pied-à-terre and pet flexibility to widen the buyer pool, and prepare the board package so a qualified buyer clears review cleanly.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 152 West 58th Street, also look at these Central Park South and Midtown West cooperatives:
- 100 West 58th Street — pre-war cooperative on the same block
- 200 Central Park South — park-front cooperative nearby
- 112 Central Park South — Central Park South cooperative
- 146 West 57th Street — Midtown West cooperative near Carnegie Hall
- 33 West 56th Street — pre-war Midtown cooperative peer
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across Central Park South — read The Roebling Team Guide to Central Park South.
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