239 Central Park West
239 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
Upper West Side
BBL 1011970036 · BIN 1031233
- Year built
- 1926
- Type
- Cooperative
Every recorded sale at this building, 2004–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 3BR median
- $2.7M
- Recent range
- $450K – $5.8M
- Listing discount
- -2.5%
- Recorded transfers
- 69
239 Central Park West is a 1926 pre-war cooperative on the southwest corner of 84th Street — a 16-story, 84-unit building from the era that gave Central Park West its grand, masonry skyline. It was designed by Sugarman & Berger, the firm behind some of the city's most ambitious pre-war work, and it carries the hallmarks of that moment: an Italian Renaissance vocabulary, a richly detailed limestone base, and a ceremonial entrance flanked by carved stone lions.
The address is the heart of the appeal. The building sits directly on Central Park, a half-block from the park's 85th Street entrance and the transverse, with the American Museum of Natural History and the 81st Street subway a short walk south. It offers what buyers come to Central Park West for — the park at the front door, pre-war proportions inside, and a quiet, owner-occupied cooperative — at the more attainable end of the corridor's price spectrum.
Architecture and unit composition
Sugarman & Berger designed 239 Central Park West in the confident pre-war manner: a limestone-and-brick elevation with Renaissance detailing, a stringcourse banding the upper floors, and a sculpted entrance surround whose carved lions are a small landmark on the block. At 84 apartments across 16 stories, the building runs roughly five to six homes per landing.
The interiors are classic pre-war: gracious, well-proportioned layouts with generous room sizes, high beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, and the separation of entertaining and private space that defines the era. A number of apartments retain wood-burning fireplaces, and the park-facing lines capture direct, protected views over Central Park — the most coveted exposure on the avenue. Layouts range from well-scaled one- and two-bedrooms to larger family homes on the upper floors.
Building operations
239 Central Park West runs as a full-service, white-glove cooperative. A 24-hour doorman attends the lobby and a live-in resident manager oversees the building day to day. Shared facilities include a fitness center, central laundry, bicycle storage, and basement storage units. The board permits 50% financing, allows pets, and applies a 2% flip tax paid by the purchaser — a financing-friendly, pet-friendly posture that is relatively accommodating by Central Park West standards.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- Per unit / month range
- —
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
- 2% of gross purchase price (Buyer)
- Sublet policy
- Allowed (Sublet Fee 10% of annual rent or 10% of annual maintenance, whichever is higher)
- Pied-à-terre
- Not Allowed
- Notable fees
- Move-In Fee $400; Move-Out Fee $400; Coordination Fee $350; Max financing 50%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 8C | 2 BR · 2.5 BA | $2,998,500 | +2.5% | |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 4D | 3 BR · 2 BA | $2,622,817 | +9.5% | |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 8B | 4 BR · 4 BA | $5,250,000 | -8.7% | |
| Sep 26, 2024 | PHB | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,800 sf | $5,400,000 | $3,000/sf | off-mkt |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 12B | 4 BR · 4 BA | $3,950,000 | +6.8% | |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 9C | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,900 sf | $2,250,000 | $1,184/sf | -10.0% |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 10E | 3 BR · 3 BA | $2,720,000 | +4.8% | |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 8A | 3 BR · 3.5 BA · 2,575 sf | $5,850,000 | $2,272/sf | -0.8% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2024): a median $1,262/sf across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 3.6% 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 1-01197-0036) 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 pre-war cooperative purchase, so expect a board application and interview and prepare a complete financial package — though the 50% financing allowance and pet-friendly policy make the building more accessible than the stricter co-ops on the avenue. Focus on exposure: the park-facing lines command the premium and the views, while side-street and rear apartments offer pre-war scale at better value. Original detail and renovation status drive price within the building, and apartments with a wood-burning fireplace and intact moldings carry a premium. We help buyers read the building's financials, weigh the line and exposure, and underwrite the renovation question with eyes open.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with what is irreplaceable: a 1926 Sugarman & Berger building directly on Central Park, with pre-war proportions, a carved-lion entrance, and an accommodating board (pets allowed, 50% financing, a modest 2% flip tax). Park views sell themselves on the high-floor park lines; for side-street homes, emphasize pre-war scale, light, and value relative to the avenue. A clean renovation that respects the building's bones closes the sale fastest. Price to the Central Park West pre-war cooperative comparable set and the unit moves. We position each listing to its strongest feature and run the analysis that gets it sold.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 239 Central Park West, also evaluate these nearby Central Park West cooperatives:
- 241 Central Park West — pre-war cooperative immediately adjacent
- 257 Central Park West — full-service pre-war cooperative nearby
- 262 Central Park West — Central Park West cooperative just north
- 271 Central Park West — pre-war park-facing cooperative
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across Central Park West — read The Roebling Team Guide to Central Park West.
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.
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