Westbury House (160 West 86th Street)
160 West 86th Street, New York, NY 10024
- Year built
- 1998
- Type
- Condominium
- Units
- 36
- Floors
- 21
- Landmark
- No
- Pets
- Cats and dogs permitted (up to two pets)
- Flip tax
- 2% of the sale price
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
- $1,810
- Listing discount
- 6.0%
- Recorded sales
- 41
- On record
- 2003–2026
Westbury House is a 1998 full-service condominium standing mid-block on West 86th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues — a rare late-twentieth-century new-construction building on a block otherwise dominated by prewar architecture. Its Post-Modern design, in red brick with a two-story limestone entrance surround, limestone pilasters, and bay windows, gives it a strong vertical presence, and at 21 stories the building rises above most of its neighbors while holding only about 36 apartments.
For buyers, the appeal is the combination of boutique scale, unusually large family layouts, and modern condominium construction one avenue from Central Park. Where the surrounding prewar stock trades in one- and two-bedroom homes, Westbury House was built with generous two- through four-bedroom residences — several combined into five-bedroom homes — with nine-foot ceilings, in-unit washer/dryers, and, in many cases, private outdoor space. As a new-construction condominium, it offers modern systems and layouts, condominium tenure with no board interview, and a full-service amenity program.
Architecture and unit composition
The residences are large by the block's standards — two- through four-bedroom homes, some combined to five bedrooms, ranging from roughly 1,100 to over 3,000 square feet, with penthouses on the top floors. Nine-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, marble baths, in-unit washer/dryers, and private outdoor space in many units define the finish level. The Post-Modern exterior and bay windows produce open exposures and light on multiple sides.
Building operations
Westbury House operates as a full-service condominium with a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a resident manager, a fitness center, a children's playroom with an outdoor play area, a common roof deck and landscaped terrace and garden, a central laundry, and private and bicycle storage. The amenity program is fuller than the block's prewar buildings offer.
Common charges and property taxes are typical for a full-service modern condominium; buyers should model the full monthly carry at the apartment level.
Recent sales
As a condominium, Westbury House is priced per square foot. The building trades at the upper end of the immediate West 86th Street market, reflecting its modern construction, large layouts, and full-service program — with family-scaled homes and penthouses transacting into the multiple millions and per-square-foot pricing above the surrounding prewar stock. Pricing varies with floor, exposure, outdoor space, and renovation condition; apartment-level comparable analysis is the correct basis for pricing any specific unit.
Recent closings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | PH4 | 3 BR · 3 BA · 3,019 sf | $4,900,000 | $1,623/sf | -10.9% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 2A | 5 BR · 4 BA · 2,849 sf | $4,490,000 | $1,576/sf | -0.2% |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 10B | 3 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,945 sf | $4,125,000 | $2,121/sf | -8.3% |
| Aug 30, 2023 | PH3 | 4 BR · 4 BA · 3,041 sf | $5,750,000 | $1,891/sf | -20.7% |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 12A | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,937 sf | $3,487,500 | $1,800/sf | -11.7% |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 4A | 3 BR · 1,626 sf | $2,837,500 | $1,745/sf | off-mkt |
| Oct 12, 2021 | PH1 | 4 BR · 4 BA · 3,041 sf | $6,750,000 | $2,220/sf | -3.6% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 14 | 6 BR · 4.5 BA · 3,882 sf | $6,500,000 | $1,674/sf | -13.3% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,810/sf across 2 sales. Median listing discount 6.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2003 | 4A | $1,150,000 |
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 1-01216-7503) 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 from recorded condo declarations and offering plans.
What to know if you’re buying
This is modern new construction on a prewar block. Nine-foot ceilings, in-unit washer/dryers, large family layouts, and a full-service amenity program distinguish it from the surrounding stock.
The layouts are unusually large. Two- through four-bedroom homes and combined five-bedroom residences make this a family building rather than a starter one.
Condominium tenure means flexibility. No board interview, financing flexibility, and pied-à-terre and investment openness under the declaration; a 2% flip tax applies at resale.
Amenities are a differentiator. A fitness center, children's playroom, and roof deck are more than the block's prewar peers offer.
Run the cliff thresholds. Family-scaled apartments transact well above the $2M, $3M, and higher mansion-tax cliffs — run any number through the Mansion Tax Calculator.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with construction, scale, and service. Modern systems, large family layouts, private outdoor space, and the full-service program are the core story.
Price at the apartment level. The building's small unit count and heterogeneous layouts mean recent comparables on the specific line and outdoor-space profile should anchor positioning.
Communicate the flip tax up front. The 2% flip tax should be factored into net-proceeds conversations early.
Closing timelines are condo-fast. 30–45 days from contract to closing.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering Westbury House, also evaluate:
- 110 West 86th Street — prewar Emery Roth condominium on the same block; vintage contrast
- 340 West 86th Street (The Netherlands) — prewar West 86th Street condominium nearby
- 161 West 75th Street (The Wellston) — prewar Candela cooperative nearby; tenure and vintage contrast
- 650 West End Avenue — full-service prewar West End Avenue condominium comp
- 402 Columbus Avenue — Columbus Avenue building nearby
The Roebling Team at Westbury House
The Roebling Team at Compass specializes in the Upper West Side and the broader Park-facing Manhattan market, including its modern condominium stock. We publish this building profile because Westbury House buyers and sellers deserve building-specific intelligence — construction, layouts, operational reality, and apartment-level pricing — not generic neighborhood commentary.
If you're considering a purchase or sale at Westbury House, a 30-minute consultation is the right starting point.
The neighborhood
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