310 West 99th Street
310 West 99th Street, New York, NY 10025
BBL 1018880031 · BIN 1057084
- Year built
- 1902
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Pied-à-terre
- Requires confirmation
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Maximum financing
- 80% of the purchase price
- Flip tax
- 1% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
- Doorman
- No doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 2BR median, 2024–2026
- $975K
- 5 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $570K – $1.1M
- Listing discount
- 2.8%
- Recorded transfers
- 61
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The Buckingham Court at 310 West 99th Street is one of the Upper West Side's genuine turn-of-the-century survivors — a 1902 building designed by Henri Fouchaux on a tranquil, tree-lined block between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive, steps from Riverside Park. It is the kind of address that the West Side does better than anywhere else in Manhattan: intimate, character-rich, walkable to the river, and priced for buyers who want pre-war texture without a tower's anonymity.
Built as a rental and converted to cooperative ownership in 1983, the building has been a share-and-board co-op for more than forty years. Its eight stories and 66 apartments — many of them efficient studios and one- and two-bedroom homes — make it an entry point into co-op ownership on one of the most desirable residential pockets of the West Side, with the Beaux-Arts detailing and central-courtyard plan that distinguish a Fouchaux building from the plainer stock nearby.
Architecture and unit composition
The Buckingham Court is a study in restrained, well-preserved Beaux-Arts design. The street presence is anchored by a handsome limestone entry, and the building retains original Victorian-era detailing throughout — the kind of ornament that was standard in 1902 and is now scarce. The plan wraps a central courtyard, which brings light and air into the interior apartments rather than leaving them on dark airshafts, a thoughtful feature for a building of its era.
The 66 residences run to the smaller end of the West Side spectrum — studios and one- and two-bedroom homes predominate — which is exactly what makes the building accessible. For a first co-op purchase, a downsizing move, or a Riverside-adjacent pied-à-terre, the layouts and price points are a rare combination. The eight-story scale keeps the building human and the common areas calm.
Building operations
The Buckingham Court is a cooperative with a live-in superintendent. On-site amenities include a central laundry room, a bike room, virtual security, and storage bins. The building is pet-friendly, and the board permits pied-à-terre purchases — a meaningful flexibility for buyers seeking a part-time West Side home near the park. The board also considers co-purchasing, guarantors, and gifting as part of its review. Assess maintenance from the current budget, staffing arrangements, debt, reserves and capital plans; the amenity list and building size alone do not establish efficiency or low costs.
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.
- Terms
- Equal to 1% of the sale price
- Rate
- 1% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
10 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $450 | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Reproduction Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $195 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-In Fee | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing Fee | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $750 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-Out Fee | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPackage C | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $397.00 per person | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPackage E | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $223.00 per person | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move-Out Deposit | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | 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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Financing and purchase requirements
- Maximum financing
- 80% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Parent buying for an employed child
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Parent buying for a student child
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Sublet and pied-à-terre policy
A condominium owner leasing a unit and a co-op shareholder subletting are different rules, and a building-wide rule is different from a restriction on one apartment. This is the building's rule; confirm it for the specific apartment.
- Subletting by shareholders
- Not verified
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Requires confirmationSources differ. Confirm with building management.
- Short-term rentals
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $546 per room a monthMedian of 6 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
- No 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
- Bike storage, storage, laundry roomSource: 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 filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the inspector (QEWI) identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair, with repairs due by the deadline stated in the filing. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
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
- 1% of sale price (seller)
- Pied-à-terre
- Requires confirmation
- Policies and fees
- App Processing $500; Financing Fee $450; Package Reproduction $195; Move-In/Out Fee $500 each + $500 deposit each; Closing Fee $750 (seller)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 207 | 2 BR · 1 BA | $1,058,980 | +6.0% | |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 306 | 2 BR · 1.5 BA | $1,065,000 | -3.2% | |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 802 | 2 BR · 1 BA · 1,200 sf | $770,000 | $642/sf | -21.0% |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 308 | 2 BR · 1 BA | $775,000 | -2.5% | |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 204 | 1 BR · 1 BA | $570,000 | -3.4% | |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 803 | 2 BR · 1 BA | $975,000 | -2.0% | |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 404 | 1 BR · 1 BA | $799,000 | +0.0% | |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 403 | 2 BR · 1 BA | $1,205,000 | -1.6% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2025): a median $642/sf (recorded) across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 1.3% 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 28, 2008 | 501 | $995,000 |
| Nov 7, 2003 | 308 | $349,000 |
| Oct 15, 2003 | 501 | $899,000 |
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 1-01888-0031). 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 $775K (5 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $11,456 to close, or 1.5% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $11,456
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
This is an accessible entry into pre-war co-op ownership. The smaller layouts and 99th Street address make the building one of the more attainable pre-wars on the West Side — ideal for a first purchase, a downsizing move, or a part-time home.
Board terms to confirm. Pets are permitted; pied-à-terre use, co-purchasing, guarantors and gifting should be confirmed in the proprietary lease, house rules and the board's application instructions.
Buy for the location and the character. Steps to Riverside Park, a quiet tree-lined block, and original Beaux-Arts detailing are the durable goods here. The operating profile is intimate — a strong live-in super and a sensible amenity set rather than a doorman tower — which is reflected in carrying costs.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with character and the park. The 1902 Beaux-Arts detailing, the central courtyard, and Riverside Park a short walk away are the differentiators that separate a resale here from the corridor's generic inventory.
Position to the value buyer. The building's accessible price points and flexible board are genuine selling tools — a pet-friendly, pied-à-terre-friendly co-op near the park reaches a broad audience. State the terms plainly.
Benchmark to comparable smaller-layout West Side pre-wars. Comparable analysis belongs against other intimate, character-rich co-ops in the Riverside/West End pocket, not against full-service towers — the building competes on charm, location, and price, and the comparison set should reflect that.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 310 West 99th Street, also evaluate these nearby Upper West Side cooperatives:
- 300 West 108th Street — pre-war Upper West Side cooperative nearby
- 305 West 98th Street — neighboring West 98th Street cooperative
- 300 West 109th Street — pre-war cooperative to the north
- 255 West 108th Street — Upper West Side cooperative nearby
- 300 Riverside Drive — Riverside Drive pre-war cooperative
More Upper West Side buildings
- 310 West 72nd Street — 1924 co-op by Robert T. Lyons
- 310 West 79th Street — 1910 co-op by Schwartz & Gross
- 310 West 85th Street — 1923 co-op by Gaetano Ajello
- The Royal Summit, 310 West 86th Street — 1915 co-op by Mulliken & Moeller
- 311 West 106th Street — 1925 co-op by Rosario Candela
- 311 West 97th Street — 1901 co-op
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Upper West Side — read The Roebling Team Guide to Upper West Side.
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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