The Viewest (277 West End Avenue)
277 West End Avenue, New York, NY 10023
BBL 1011840019 · BIN 1030988
- Year built
- 1926
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- About 76
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Dogs and cats
- Requires confirmation
- Our building profile and the source for this line differ. Confirm with building management.
- Washer/dryer
- Requires confirmation
- Our building profile and the source for this line differ. Confirm with building management.
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2004–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 3BR median, 2024–2026
- $3M
- 3 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $1.9M – $6.7M
- Listing discount
- 6.0%
- Recorded transfers
- 46
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The Viewest at 277 West End Avenue is a 1926 pre-war cooperative anchoring the southwest corner of West 73rd Street, one of the Upper West Side's prime cross-street intersections. The building is the work of George & Edward Blum, the brother architects whose pre-war apartment houses are prized for their inventive ornamental programs — the Blums brought a more idiosyncratic, decorative sensibility to the West Side's building stock than many of their contemporaries, and 277 West End shows it in the elaborate three-story window surrounds and the ornamental balconies that animate its upper floors. The building converted to cooperative ownership in 1983.
The corner siting is central to the building's identity, and to its name. Positioned at 73rd Street near the head of West End Avenue and adjacent to the Schwab House superblock, the building enjoys open exposures and the light that a corner lot affords, with the residential calm of West End Avenue, the green of Riverside Park a block west, and the transit and commercial life of Broadway and the 72nd Street station close at hand. The intimate roughly 76-apartment scale, unusual for a building of this height, gives The Viewest a more private, boutique character than the larger pre-war houses up and down the avenue.
For buyers, The Viewest offers a particular combination: genuine Blum pre-war architecture, a coveted corner location at one of the avenue's best cross streets, a full-service cooperative operation with a gym and in-unit washer/dryers permitted, a pet-friendly policy, and a small, cohesive building culture — the pre-war West Side experience at an intimate, well-equipped scale.
Architecture and unit composition
The roughly 76 apartments span fifteen stories. The building's generous average footprint — large relative to the unit count — points to a mix weighted toward substantial layouts, with the corner and upper-floor apartments among the most desirable for their light, exposures, and access to the ornamental balconies.
Pre-war signatures to expect: ceiling heights generous by modern standards, entry foyers and galleries, separate dining areas in the larger lines, hardwood floors, and the Blums' characteristic decorative detailing where it survives. The corner positioning produces a range of exposures across the building; upper-floor apartments capture open light and, from the higher floors, distant outlooks toward the river and across the West Side.
As in any pre-war cooperative, condition varies — meticulously renovated apartments coexist with original-condition homes. Floor altitude, exposure, and the presence of original detail are factors to compare alongside layout, measured area, condition and carrying charges, and buyers should assess each apartment individually.
Building operations
The Viewest operates as a full-service pre-war cooperative with 24-hour door staff, a live-in superintendent, and amenity infrastructure including a fitness gym, storage, and a bicycle room. The intimate roughly 76-unit scale supports a cohesive shareholder community and attentive service, while still distributing fixed operating costs across a meaningful base.
The building's rules are notably practical for a pre-war co-op. In-unit washer/dryers are permitted — a genuine convenience that many pre-war buildings still prohibit — and the building is pet-friendly. On the financial side, the cooperative allows up to 65% financing, and the seller pays a transfer fee equal to 10% of net profit — a profit-based flip tax that scales with gain rather than gross price, which sellers should factor into their net-proceeds math.
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.
Purchase
26 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Building Trust FeeConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $3,000 (if ownership is to be put in trust) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $325 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Adjournment Fee - applies to closings cancelled within 48 hours before the scheduled closing. After office hours, holidays and weekends do not count towards the 48 hours.ConditionalPayable by Buyer or SellerPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing Fee within 7 business days of receiving both the new closing documents and approval to closeConditionalConditions: In-office (if available) or remote; If applicable; Whichever comes later not including weekends or holidaysPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) (paid by Buyer or Seller) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $400.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $200.00 per power of attorney (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Adjournment Fee - applies to closings cancelled within 48 hours before the scheduled closing. After office hours, holidays and weekends do not count towards the 48 hours.ConditionalPayable by Buyer or SellerPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Closing in another location, mail closingPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $1,100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Sale FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing Fee within 7 business days of receiving both the new closing documents and approval to closeConditionalConditions: In-office (if available) or remote; If applicable; Whichever comes later not including weekends or holidaysPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) (paid by Buyer or Seller) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Lost Stock & Lease FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $600.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $200.00 per power of attorney (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT a Bank Attorney PresentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing Overtime Fee - paid by Buyer or SellerConditional · Per hourConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $250.00 per hour after 2 hours from scheduled time ($250.00 minimum) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Postponement FeeConditionalConditions: Less than 48 Hours' NoticePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Trust Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Undertaking FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing Overtime Fee - paid by Buyer or SellerConditional · Per hourConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $250.00 per hour after 2 hours from scheduled time ($250.00 minimum) | Refundable Non-refundable |
Sublet
10 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Building Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount 25% of the annual maintenance | Refundable Non-refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount 25% of the annual maintenance | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
8 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant (if required for time due) | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
Alteration
2 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount 1 Month: $800, 2 Months: $1600, 3 Months: $2400, 4 Months: $4000, 5 Months: $7200, 6 Months $11900, Each month thereafter an additional $4800 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Security DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount Equal to 5% of the contract amount or $10000, whichever is greater | Refundable Refundable |
Ownership transfer
7 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate TransferConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Name change/spouse add/removalConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer into a TrustConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer to a Family Member and a Third PartyConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing Fee for all TransfersPer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $125 per applicant | 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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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Dogs and cats
- Requires confirmationOur building profile and the source for this line differ. Confirm with building management.
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Requires confirmationOur building profile and the source for this line differ. Confirm with building management.
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $857 per room a monthMedian of 4 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.62 per square foot a monthMedian of 5 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
- Full-time doormanSource: 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
- Fitness room, 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
- $0 (under cap)
- Per unit / month range
- —
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).
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- Seller transfer fee equal to 10% of net profit
- Sublet policy
- Allowed; Building Sublet Fee 25% of annual maintenance
- Policies and fees
- Sale Application $700; Credit Report $250/applicant; Seller Closing $850; Building Trust Fee $3,000 (if into trust)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 5D | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $2,565,000 | +2.8% | |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 12MD | 5 BR · 5 BA · 4,200 sf | $6,725,000 | $1,601/sf | -3.8% |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 9E | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,500 sf | $1,895,000 | $1,263/sf | -13.7% |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 14C | 3 BR · 3 BA · 2,500 sf | $3,310,000 | $1,324/sf | — |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 12D | 3 BR · 2 BA · 2,000 sf | $3,025,000 | $1,513/sf | -8.2% |
| Dec 5, 2022 | 5E | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,500 sf | $1,800,000 | $1,200/sf | -9.8% |
| Jan 13, 2022 | 9C | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $2,637,500 | -8.9% | |
| Oct 21, 2021 | 10E | 3 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,550 sf | $1,995,000 | $1,287/sf | +0.0% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,447/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. Floor-adjusted means each sale is restated to a constant mix of floors, so the figure can differ from the plain median of the sales listed above. Median listing discount 6.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2005 | 10C | $2,400,000 |
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 1-01184-0019). 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 $2.56M (3 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $46,613 to close, or 1.8% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $32,063
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- 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.
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What to know if you’re buying
Corner location and Blum architecture are the core. The 73rd Street corner, the open exposures, and the ornamental pre-war detailing define the building's appeal.
The rules are practical. In-unit washer/dryers are allowed and the building is pet-friendly — both meaningful in a pre-war co-op.
Plan financing around the 65% cap. Maximum financing is 65% of purchase price; buyers should structure their down payment accordingly.
Exposure and floor altitude drive value. Corner and upper-floor apartments command premiums; weigh the differences carefully.
Condition varies by apartment. Budget for apartment-specific assessment in a building of this age.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the corner, the light, and the architecture. The 73rd Street positioning, open exposures, in-unit laundry allowance, and Blum detailing are the marketing assets.
Model the 10%-of-net-profit transfer fee. This profit-based flip tax scales with your gain; build it into your net-proceeds projection early.
In-building comparables carry outsized weight. With a small unit count, same-line and adjacent-floor trades are the most persuasive pricing evidence.
Closing timelines are co-op standard — generally six to ten weeks from contract to closing.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering The Viewest, also evaluate:
- 140 West End Avenue — nearby West End Avenue building
- 160 West End Avenue — West End Avenue full-service building
- 246 West End Avenue — nearby West End Avenue cooperative
- 290 West End Avenue — West End Avenue pre-war cooperative
- 100 Riverside Drive — nearby Riverside Drive pre-war peer
- the Ansonia — landmark Upper West Side building nearby
More West End Avenue buildings
- 260 West End Avenue — 1925 co-op by Schwartz & Gross
- Riverside Towers (263 West End Avenue) — 1946 co-op
- 270 West End Avenue — 1918 co-op by George F. Pelham
- 280 West End Avenue — co-op
- 290 West End Avenue — 1925 co-op by Schwartz & Gross
- 300 West End Avenue — 1917 co-op by Schwartz & Gross
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across West End Avenue — read The Roebling Team Guide to West End Avenue.
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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