336 Central Park West
336 Central Park West, New York, NY 10025
- Year built
- 1929
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 97
- Floors
- 16
- Landmark
- Designated
- Subletting
- Permitted with board approval
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 3BR median
- $2.1M
- Recent range
- $840K – $2.1M
- Avg vs. ask
- -3.2%
- Recorded transfers
- 67
336 Central Park West is among the most architecturally distinctive Art Deco buildings on Central Park West — and the only CPW building to draw its ornamental vocabulary explicitly from ancient Egyptian architecture. Designed by Schwartz & Gross in 1929 (the same year as their work at 101 CPW and 55 CPW), 336 CPW departs from the firm's restrained classical idiom and embraces an explicit Egyptian Revival vocabulary: a striking cavetto cornice — the concave moldings characteristic of Egyptian temple architecture — crowns the building, framed by full-height piers capped with stylized lotus capitals.
The Egyptian Revival impulse in 1929 American architecture had a particular cultural moment. The 1922 discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter sparked an "Egyptomania" that swept European and American design across the late 1920s, surfacing in everything from jewelry to graphic design to architecture. By 1929, when 336 CPW was completed, Egyptian Revival had begun fusing with the Art Deco movement to produce a particular sub-style — and 336 CPW is among the most architecturally pure examples of this fusion in Manhattan residential design.
The building was also notably forward-thinking in its technical specifications. Original marketing materials from 1929 highlighted "stainless Ever-bright chromium plated plumbing fittings, concealed brass radiators and brass water pipes" as evidence of the building's modernity — at a moment when such features were genuinely innovative. Apartments featured herringbone oak floors and wood-burning fireplaces; the design intention was to combine Egyptian-revival ornament with state-of-the-art (1929) residential systems.
336 CPW converted to a cooperative in 1971 — among the earlier CPW pre-war conversions of the post-war wave, in the same era as the Ardsley (1971) and predating most other CPW conversions of the 1980s and 1990s. Five decades of self-governance have produced a mature institutional culture.
For buyers who want CPW pre-war architecture with a singular architectural signature — Egyptian-revival Art Deco found nowhere else on the avenue — and northern CPW positioning at a generally more accessible price point than the southern landmarks, 336 CPW is a distinctive choice.
Architecture and unit composition
Apartments at 336 CPW range from one-bedrooms (typically 700–1,100 sf) through three- and four-bedroom configurations (1,500–2,800 sf), with a small number of combined and full-floor layouts on the upper floors. The original 1929 fit-out — herringbone oak floors, wood-burning fireplaces, brass radiators and water pipes — survives to varying degrees apartment-to-apartment depending on renovation history.
Pre-war signatures throughout: high ceilings (typically 9–11 feet in primary rooms), formal entry galleries, library-living combinations. The Egyptian Revival exterior ornament does not extend prominently into apartment interiors; the building's signature Egyptian-Art-Deco identity is concentrated in the lobby and on the facade.
Park-facing apartments occupy the eastern flank with direct Central Park views.
Building operations
336 CPW operates as a full-service pre-war cooperative with 24-hour doorman, attended elevator service, on-site superintendent, laundry, and private storage. The building's mid-sized scale (~100 units) produces a residential signature between the intimacy of smaller pre-war co-ops and the institutional anonymity of the largest CPW landmarks.
The building converted to cooperative ownership in 1971 — among the earlier CPW post-war conversions. The building has operated continuously as a self-managed co-op since.
The building participates in the NYC Cooperative & Condominium Property Tax Abatement Program for qualifying primary-residence shareholders. Specific policy details (flip tax structure, financing cap, sublet fee) are not publicly published; buyers should review the current proprietary lease and house rules during due diligence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | 16F | 3 BR · 3 BA · 2,000 sf Closed Jan 8, 2026 (recorded Jan 13) at $2.125M — 4.49% under the $2.225M asking. 16F — 3BR/3BA at 2,000 sqft = ~$1,063/sqft. Building's most recent print. Top-floor F-line, the 2,000-sqft 3BR configuration that defines 336 CPW's signature larger-format unit. | $2,125,000 | $1,063/sf | -4.5% |
| May 19, 2025 | 11F | 3 BR · 3 BA Closed May 7, 2025 (recorded May 13) at $2.0M — full ask, 0% discount. 11F — 3BR/3BA mid-upper F-line. Cleanest 2025 transactional print at the building. | $2,000,000 | +0.0% | |
| May 14, 2024 | 3B | 3 BR · 3 BA · 2,195 sf Closed May 13, 2024 at $2.15M — 2.27% under the $2.2M asking. 3B — 3BR/3BA at 2,195 sqft = ~$979/sqft. Lower-floor B-line. | $2,150,000 | $979/sf | -2.3% |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 3E | 4 BR · 3 BA Closed Jan 16, 2024 (recorded Jan 11) at $2.15M — 9.47% under the $2.375M asking. 3E — 4BR/3BA. Widest 2024 discount at 336 CPW. Lower-floor 4BR — substantial absolute-dollar gap on the asking number. | $2,150,000 | -9.5% | |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 5D | 1 BR · 1 BA Closed Jul 27, 2023 (recorded Jul 25) at $840K — full ask, 0% discount. 5D — 1BR/1BA. D-line 1BR baseline. Same #5D format earlier: #6D closed at $832.5K (Jul 2022). Tight pricing band on the small D-line. | $840,000 | +0.0% | |
| Nov 17, 2022 | 1F | 1 BA · 630 sf Closed Nov 15, 2022 (recorded Nov 14) at $550K — 5.98% under the $585K asking. 1F — studio/half-bath. Building's lowest-priced trade in the 2020s — ground-floor exposure constraint. | $550,000 | $873/sf | -6.0% |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 8CD | 3 BR · 3 BA Closed Aug 11, 2022 (recorded Aug 11) at $2.6575M — 3.33% under the $2.749M asking. 8CD combined — 3BR/3BA. Mid-floor C+D line combination. | $2,657,500 | -3.3% | |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 6D | 1 BR · 1 BA Closed Jul 6, 2022 (recorded Jul 11) at $832.5K — 0.89% under the $840K asking. 6D — 1BR/1BA. D-line internal comp set: 6D $832.5K (Jul 2022) → 5D $840K (Jul 2023) → 15D $850K (Nov 2019) → 14D $620K (Oct 2010, post-distress). Tight modern pricing band for the D-line 1BR. | $832,500 | -0.9% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $873/sf across 1 sale. Sales close on average -2.5% below 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2012 | 4B | $2,200,000 |
| Dec 10, 2009 | 1D | $949,000 |
| Nov 16, 2009 | 15F | $560,000 |
| Aug 14, 2009 | 7B | $2,200,000 |
| Aug 30, 2005 | 7C | $981,000 |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 8C | $875,000 |
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 1-01207-0034) 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
Egyptian Revival Art Deco architecture is the building's singular signature. Among CPW pre-wars, 336 CPW is the only building drawing its ornamental vocabulary from Egyptian temple architecture. For buyers who specifically value architectural distinctiveness, this is genuinely rare in Manhattan.
Original 1929 systems are in many apartments. Brass radiators, brass water pipes, herringbone oak floors, and wood-burning fireplaces survive to varying degrees. Buyers should evaluate specific apartments' renovation histories carefully — some have preserved these elements thoughtfully, others have replaced them entirely.
Northern CPW positioning produces accessible per-sf pricing. The building's location between 93rd and 94th puts it in upper CPW, where pricing is generally more accessible than at the southern landmarks. Buyers who don't need the most central CPW positioning gain meaningful financial latitude.
Renovation is constrained by historic district status and pre-war detail. Renovation respecting the Egyptian-Art-Deco character is the expected path; alteration agreements follow customary pre-war co-op patterns.
View permanence is excellent. Central Park at the eastern flank; West 93rd and 94th are residential streets with stable building heights.
What to know if you’re selling
The architectural distinction is a real marketing advantage. Buyers seeking architecturally singular CPW pre-wars specifically pursue 336 CPW. The Egyptian-Art-Deco identity is a niche but committed selling point.
Pricing is competitive within upper CPW pre-war inventory. Apartments compete primarily with peer upper-CPW co-ops; the Ardsley (320 CPW, immediately south) is a notable comparable, as is the Manhasset-adjacent inventory further north.
Buyer pool is moderate. Architectural enthusiasts, upper-CPW primary-residence buyers, and value-oriented pre-war seekers all participate.
Mansion tax effects matter on larger units. Studios, one-bedrooms, and smaller two-bedrooms trade below the mansion tax thresholds; larger configurations transact above.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. 4–8 weeks from contract signing to closing.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 336 Central Park West, also evaluate:
- The Ardsley (320 CPW) — Roth Mayan-inspired Art Deco, immediately south
- The Eldorado (300 CPW) — Art Deco twin-tower landmark
- 241 Central Park West — Schwartz & Gross 1931 Art Deco rental
- 275 Central Park West — Roth Neo-Renaissance rental
- The Beresford (211 CPW) — Roth three-tower landmark, south
The Roebling Team at 336 Central Park West
The Roebling Team at Compass specializes in Central Park West, the Upper West Side, and the broader Park-facing Manhattan market. We publish this building profile because CPW buyers and sellers deserve building-specific intelligence — architecture, board culture, transactional mechanics, and the realities of pricing at the apartment level — not generic market commentary.
If you're considering a purchase or sale at 336 Central Park West, a 30-minute consultation is the right starting point. We'll bring the full context this page provides plus the transactional specifics your situation requires — financial structuring, board approvability, comparable analysis at the apartment level, and the pacing strategy that fits your timeline.