160 West 95th Street
160 West 95th Street, New York, NY 10025
Upper West Side
BBL 1012250055 · BIN 1032574
- Year built
- 1914
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark
- No
Every recorded sale at this building, 2004–2025
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $1,094
- Listing discount
- 0.2%
- Recorded sales
- 27
- On record
- 2004–2025
160 West 95th Street is a classic pre-war Upper West Side cooperative built for family living — a 1914 masonry apartment house whose units are mostly Classic Sixes and Classic Fives, the well-laid-out, room-rich layouts that define the neighborhood's enduring appeal. Sited on a residential block between Columbus and Amsterdam, it offers genuine pre-war space at a value-oriented, non-doorman cost profile.
The building's character is settled and well-run. At 37 apartments across ten stories, it is mid-sized and community-minded, and its mix of larger classic layouts makes it a natural fit for families and buyers who want separate dining rooms and multiple bedrooms without paying full-service tower prices. The amenity set reinforces that family orientation, anchored by a dedicated party and playroom.
The location is the practical draw. The block sits between two of the West Side's busiest commercial avenues, with restaurants, markets, and shops a few steps away, Central Park a short walk east, and the 96th Street subway — a major express stop — close at hand. This is everyday Upper West Side living at an accessible entry point.
Architecture and unit composition
160 West 95th Street is a dignified pre-war masonry apartment house of 1914 vintage — the era when the Upper West Side's residential side streets filled with solidly built cooperatives and apartment buildings designed for comfortable family life. The building has been carefully maintained, with a renovation and alteration program that has kept its systems and common areas current while preserving period character.
Inside, the homes are predominantly Classic Sixes and Classic Fives: layouts with formal entry foyers, separate dining rooms, multiple bedrooms, and the high ceilings and solid walls of pre-war construction. These are the configurations that hold lasting demand on the West Side because they accommodate real family living, and the building's scale keeps the community close-knit and the monthlies sensible.
Building operations
160 West 95th Street operates as a well-run boutique cooperative with a live-in superintendent and a practical, family-friendly amenity set: a party and playroom, a central laundry room, a bike room, and private storage. As a non-doorman building, it carries lower monthly costs than the full-service houses nearby while maintaining attentive on-site management.
The board runs the building as a stable, owner-occupied house. The building is pet-friendly, a meaningful draw for families near Central Park and the West Side's parks and playgrounds. As with most boutique pre-war cooperatives, the board reviews applications closely, sets a financing cap suited to a primary-residence building, and limits subletting in keeping with its resident-owner profile. Buyers should plan for a standard co-op board package and the lower carrying costs that come with a well-run non-doorman building.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $25,751/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $58
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 →Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- See Purchase Application
- Sublet policy
- Allowed — sublease fee 20%/25%/30%/35% of annual maintenance for 1/2/3/4-year terms
- Notable fees
- App fee $500 (+$150 if no broker); credit $200/applicant; estate/trust sale review & transfer fees $1,000–$1,150
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2025 | 1D | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,300 sf | $1,422,500 | $1,094/sf | -4.8% |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 4D | 3 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,200 sf | $1,700,000 | $1,417/sf | +0.3% |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 1C | 3 BR · 1,300 sf | $1,350,000 | $1,038/sf | -3.2% |
| May 11, 2021 | 2A | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,500 sf | $1,700,000 | $1,133/sf | +7.9% |
| Sep 18, 2020 | 3C | 3 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,300 sf | $1,492,500 | $1,148/sf | -0.2% |
| Feb 3, 2020 | 3B | 3 BR · 2 BA | $1,700,000 | -2.0% | |
| Jan 30, 2020 | 8D | 3 BR · 2 BA | $1,610,000 | -8.0% | |
| Nov 22, 2019 | 5D | 3 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,300 sf | $1,530,000 | $1,177/sf | +0.0% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2025) cleared a median $1,094/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 0.2% 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 1-01225-0055) 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 value-driven, family-friendly pre-war co-op, so the appeal is space at a sensible cost: Classic Fives and Sixes, lower non-doorman monthlies, and a building with a playroom, storage, and a bike room. The building is pet-friendly. Expect a standard co-op board package and the financing posture typical of a primary-residence cooperative. Because the larger classic layouts hold steady demand and turnover is measured, buyers seeking a true family home should engage early and be ready to act when a fitting layout comes available.
What to know if you’re selling
The selling case is space and value: genuine pre-war Classic Fives and Sixes, family-friendly amenities including a dedicated playroom, a pet-friendly policy, and a prime location near the 96th Street express stop and the West Side's commercial avenues. Because the building is boutique and non-doorman, pricing leans on the broader Upper West Side pre-war cooperative set and on the specific apartment's floor, light, layout, and condition. We position each listing against that comparable tier, market the family-oriented layouts and amenities, and prepare board-ready buyers.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 160 West 95th Street, also evaluate these nearby Upper West Side cooperatives:
- 175 West 93rd Street — pre-war cooperative a couple of blocks south
- 12 West 96th Street — West Side co-op near the park
- 41 West 96th Street — pre-war cooperative nearby
- 7 West 96th Street — Upper West Side co-op peer
- 250 West 94th Street — established cooperative to the south
The neighborhood
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