311 West 106th Street
311 West 106th Street, New York, NY 10025
BBL 1018920006 · BIN 1057259
- Year built
- 1925
- 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
- Maximum financing
- 75% of the purchase price
- Flip tax
- 3% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 3BR median, 2025–2026
- $2.7M
- 3 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $2.3M – $3M
- Listing discount
- 5.2%
- Recorded transfers
- 29
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A Private Pricing Opinion — what your apartment at 311 West 106th Street would likely sell for today, what it costs to sell, and what you’d walk away with — reviewed personally against condition, exposures, renovation quality, and the competition actually on the market.
311 West 106th Street is a Rosario Candela cooperative — and the Candela name is the headline. The architect best known for the most coveted apartment houses on Fifth and Park designed a substantial slate of buildings on the West Side, and this 1925 tower, set on the quiet block between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive, is one of them. Fifteen stories and 52 residences, it offers a Candela pedigree and a full-service operation a half block from Riverside Park, at Upper West Side pricing rather than Gold Coast pricing.
The location is the second argument. This is the upper reach of the Upper West Side, where the avenue grid meets Riverside Drive and the park — a stretch pairing prewar housing stock with green space, river light, and a residential setting. Those features alone do not establish past performance or guarantee future value. Buyers get a doorman building with a landscaped roof deck, Candela layouts, and a cooperative whose financing posture is notably accommodating for the era. For a buyer who wants a real prewar co-op near the park without the Fifth-and-Park premium, 311 West 106th is a serious candidate.
Architecture and unit composition
Candela's West Side work trades the limestone grandeur of his avenue commissions for a more restrained masonry idiom, but his hand shows in the planning: the building rises fifteen stories in a dignified brick-and-limestone elevation, and the apartments carry the layout intelligence that made his name — sensible room flow, light brought deep into the plan, and the beamed ceilings, entry foyers, and hardwood floors of the period. Originally laid out with larger apartments, the building today holds 52 residences across a mix that includes lines reconfigured over the decades, so floor plans and proportions vary meaningfully line to line — a point worth diligence when comparing units.
The amenity set is deeper than the era's norm: a landscaped common roof deck with open views, a service elevator, a bike room, central laundry, and private storage support the residences, all under full-time attended service.
Building operations
This is a full-service cooperative — a full-time doorman, a live-in resident manager, and a porter staff — and its rules are unusually buyer-friendly for a prewar West Side co-op. The building permits financing of up to 75% of the purchase price, a far more accommodating cap than the 50% (or all-cash) postures common to the trophy co-ops downtown and on the East Side, which materially widens the buyer pool. Purchases clear through a standard cooperative board application and interview. The cooperative corporation was organized in 1980, the conversion vintage that defines much of the Upper West Side's prewar co-op stock.
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
- 3% of the sale price
- Rate
- 3% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
20 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 |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 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 |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Expedited Closing Fee Expedited Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approvalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $400, only if purchase is being financed | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantConditions: If ApplicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $200 Per POA (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Closing in other location; closing by mailPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $1100 (closing in other location; closing by mail) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Sale feeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing Fee Expedited Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approvalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantConditions: If ApplicablePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $200 Per POA (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 |
| Estate Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200, if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| 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 Not stated |
| Undertaking FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $100 | 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 $100 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 |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When Upon approval | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet renewal
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 |
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 $100 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 $450 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
Alteration
1 item
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Security DepositConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount $500 (if applicable) | 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 TransfersPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $850 | 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
- 75% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $545 per room a monthMedian of 3 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
- Roof deck, 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).
Penalties shown are amounts DOB assessed against filings on record across 2005–10 to 2020–25. The FISP dataset does not record whether they were paid, contested or remain open, so treat the figure as history rather than a current balance and confirm the building’s standing with the managing agent.
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 11C | 3 BR · 2 BA | $2,300,000 | -5.2% | |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 7A | 3 BR · 3 BA | $2,700,000 | +17.6% | |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 9A | 3 BR · 3 BA | $3,035,000 | -5.2% | |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 5A | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $2,900,000 | -1.7% | |
| Apr 28, 2022 | 6A | 3 BR · 2.5 BA · 2,250 sf | $2,900,000 | $1,289/sf | +5.5% |
| Jan 19, 2022 | 16B | 3 BR · 3 BA | $2,830,000 | -0.5% | |
| Oct 14, 2021 | 14B | 3 BR · 2 BA | $2,780,000 | -7.3% | |
| Jun 5, 2019 | 12A | 3 BR · 3 BA | $3,075,115 | +23.3% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2022): a median $1,289/sf (recorded) across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 0.8% 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.
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 1-01892-0006). 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 $2.7M (3 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $48,300 to close, or 1.8% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $33,750
- 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
The headline is the combination: a Rosario Candela cooperative, full-service, a half block from Riverside Park, with a 75% financing cap. Diligence on the apartment matters here — because lines were reconfigured over the years, light, ceiling height, and plan vary unit to unit, so see several before deciding. Read the building's financials and reserve posture, plan for a board application and interview, and weigh the upper-West-Side location on its own terms: this is a quieter, more residential stretch than the 70s and 80s, which is exactly its appeal to the buyers who choose it. We help buyers benchmark the line and prepare the board package.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the Candela name, the full-service staffing, the roof deck, and the park proximity — and lean hard on the 75% financing allowance, which is a real differentiator that expands your buyer pool relative to stricter co-ops. Price to the building's recent comparable lines and to the Riverside-edge prewar set, and prepare the apartment to show its light and its layout, since plans vary across the building. A clean, complete board package keeps the deal moving. We position resales here against the comparable prewar cooperatives of the upper Riverside and West End corridor.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 311 West 106th Street, also evaluate the prewar cooperative stock of the upper Riverside / West End corridor:
- 255 West 108th Street — prewar cooperative nearby
- 300 West 108th Street — full-service prewar co-op
- 300 West 109th Street — prewar cooperative near Riverside Park
- 305 West 98th Street — a Beaux-Arts cooperative
- 275 West 96th Street — full-service co-op to the south
More Upper West Side buildings
- 310 West 85th Street — 1923 co-op by Gaetano Ajello
- 310 West 99th Street — 1902 co-op
- The Royal Summit, 310 West 86th Street — 1915 co-op by Mulliken & Moeller
- 311 West 97th Street — 1901 co-op
- The Vancouver (314 West 94th Street) — 1906 condominium by George F. Pelham
- 313 West 99th Street — 1911 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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