339 West 55th Street
339 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
BBL 1010460013 · BIN 1025425
- Year built
- 1919
- Type
- Cooperative
- Floors
- 9
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditions
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted with conditions
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Flip tax
- 2% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
- Doorman
- Part-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2002–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 1BR median, 2023–2026
- $505K
- 9 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $450K – $999K
- Listing discount
- 2.8%
- Recorded transfers
- 92
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339 West 55th Street is a prewar cooperative on a quiet mid-block stretch of Hell's Kitchen, a few steps from the Eighth and Ninth Avenue corridors and within easy reach of Columbus Circle and the theater district. Built in 1919 and converted from rental to cooperative ownership in 1972, the building belongs to the early-twentieth-century era of solid red-brick apartment houses — a vintage that buyers value for its room-count layouts and period interior features. The cooperative is a single corporation spanning two adjoining addresses, 339 and 345 West 55th Street, so apartments appear under both numbers.
The building's appeal is the appeal of prewar Midtown West generally: a central, well-connected location at a more accessible entry point than the corridor's new-development condominiums, in a building with the character that 1919 construction provides. For buyers who specifically want co-op ownership and prewar layouts in this part of Manhattan, a building like 339 West 55th Street is often the answer — co-op pricing, on a per-room basis, generally sits below condominium pricing for comparable space, in exchange for the board-governance framework co-ops carry.
What distinguishes the cooperative form here is exactly that framework. Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and every purchase is subject to board approval. That structure self-selects for an owner-occupant community and produces a different ownership experience than the condominiums nearby. It also shapes how the building behaves on resale, which we address in the sales context below.
Architecture and unit composition
339 West 55th Street presents as a prewar red-brick mid-rise of the 1919 era — nine stories, with the solid masonry construction and defined room layouts characteristic of its vintage. Many lines retain period features such as pocket doors, beamed ceilings, and separate windowed kitchens, distinct from the open-plan configurations of newer construction. Ceiling heights and original detailing vary by line and renovation history and are best assessed through an apartment-level inspection.
Compare the apartment's room count and layout alongside verified interior area, light, condition and carrying costs. Prewar room counts — the foyer, living room, kitchen, and bedrooms — describe the plan, and renovations over the decades may have combined or reconfigured rooms relative to the original plan. Review the actual plans and exposures across the two addresses; the reported 72 to 79 units do not establish the differences between apartments.
Building operations
339 West 55th Street operates as a prewar cooperative. Day-to-day operations include part-time doorman coverage, a live-in superintendent, a full-time porter, an elevator, a basement laundry room, a common roof deck, and bike storage. There is no fitness center. The building is pet-friendly.
Confirm the apartment's actual maintenance and share allocation; maintenance covers the building's operating costs, underlying debt service (if any), and real estate taxes — a key structural difference from condominium common charges, which are quoted separately from taxes. Buyers should review the building's financial statements, reserve position, any underlying mortgage and its terms, and recent and planned capital projects during due diligence. For a building of this vintage, the relevant items are the usual prewar ones: façade and Local Law 11 work, elevator modernization, roof and mechanical systems, and the reserve fund's adequacy relative to the capital plan.
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
- 2% of purchase price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
6 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Not stated |
| Recognition Agreement Fee | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $550 | Refundable Not stated |
| Managing Agent's Fee | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $975 | Refundable Not stated |
| New York State Tax Stamps FeePer share | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $0.05 per share | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-Out Deposit | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
4 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublet FeeRecurringRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount 30% of monthly maintenance | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-In Deposit | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
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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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
- Permitted with conditionsRestrictedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Permitted with conditionsCase by case, board discretionSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- 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 9 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
- Part-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, 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
- $17,045/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $20
- Modeled exposure split equally across 72 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; co-op shareholders are typically charged by share allocation.
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.
Recent sales
As a cooperative, 339 West 55th Street prices on a per-room basis rather than per square foot, and its resale market behaves accordingly. Prewar Midtown West co-ops of this scale tend to trade within a per-room band that the building establishes over time across its lines and apartment sizes; larger, renovated apartments with better light and exposure sit at the top of that band, while units needing work or with weaker exposures sit below it. The monthly maintenance — also expressed per room — is part of what buyers underwrite, because a lower asking price paired with a higher per-room maintenance can net to a similar total cost of ownership.
The building's prevailing per-room range is best read against current recorded transfers and the building's own financials. Recorded apartment sales from NYC Department of Finance transfers appear below; buyer and seller names are not published.
Two factors specific to the co-op form shape resale velocity. First, board approval introduces a screening step that condos do not have, which can lengthen the path from accepted offer to closing. Second, the building's financing cap and minimum down payment — which vary by building and are confirmed at offer stage — define the buyer pool. Both are normal features of co-op ownership and are manageable with preparation.
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 | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 1C | 1 BR · 1 BA | $500,000 | -4.8% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 7D | 1 BR · 1 BA | $525,000 | +0.0% |
| Dec 8, 2025 | 6B | 2 BR · 1 BA | $720,000 | -1.2% |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 8AB | 4 BR · 2 BA | $999,000 | +0.0% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 6D | 1 BR · 1 BA | $605,000 | -3.2% |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 1D | 1 BR · 1 BA | $505,000 | -2.9% |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 7E | 1 BR · 1 BA | $527,500 | -2.3% |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 3H | 1 BR · 1 BA | $615,000 | -5.2% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2021): a median $821/sf (floor-adjusted) across 2 sales. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 2.7% 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 1-01046-0013). 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.
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At the recent median sale of $605K (5 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $10,819 to close, or 1.8% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $10,819
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
You are buying shares, and the board must approve you. The board's approval is required to close; package and interview requirements are set by the building's application instructions, so confirm them. Build the package thoroughly and present it well; this is the single most consequential step in a co-op purchase.
Price the apartment on a per-room basis. Confirm the room count and the per-room maintenance, and underwrite the total monthly carry — maintenance plus any assessments — alongside the purchase price.
Financing and down-payment minimums vary. Co-op boards set their own financing caps and minimum down payments, and these define what offers are viable. Confirm the building's current financing cap and minimum down payment at offer stage.
Value the prewar features. Pocket doors, beamed ceilings, and separate windowed kitchens are part of the building's character; condition and the integrity of these features vary line to line.
Subletting and pied-à-terre use are typically restricted. Both are generally subject to board discretion. If your plan involves anything other than primary-residence occupancy, confirm the building's current policy before you commit.
Run the diligence a prewar building requires. Review financials, the reserve study, any underlying mortgage, and the capital plan — façade/Local Law 11, elevators, roof, and mechanicals are the items that matter most in a building of this vintage.
What to know if you’re selling
Position the apartment on its room count, features, and condition. The per-room frame is how the co-op market reads value here; a clean, well-presented apartment with a clear room count, intact prewar features, and a competitive per-room maintenance shows best.
Lead with location and character. A central Hell's Kitchen address in a 1919 prewar co-op at accessible pricing is the building's core story.
Prepare your buyer for the board. An incomplete package or unresolved interview requirements can delay a sale. Review financials, down payment and use plans against current house rules, and allow time for the board's process; preparation does not guarantee approval or a closing date.
Plan for a longer closing. Co-op timelines include board review; price your own next move around that reality.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 339 West 55th Street, also evaluate these nearby Midtown West / Hell's Kitchen buildings. Several are condominiums rather than co-ops; we note them as corridor comparables, and your decision between co-op and condo ownership is itself part of the analysis:
- 357 West 55th Street — same-block prewar peer
- 340 West 55th Street — same-block building nearby
- 321 West 55th Street — nearby Midtown West building
- 405 West 53rd Street — nearby Hell's Kitchen condominium
- 354 West 52nd Street — nearby Midtown West building
- 419 West 55th Street — nearby Hell's Kitchen building
For buyers specifically weighing co-op versus condo ownership, the comparison is less about the buildings themselves and more about governance, carrying-cost structure (per-room maintenance inclusive of taxes versus separate common charges and taxes), and use flexibility.
More Hell's Kitchen buildings
- 325 West 45th Street (The Whitby) — 1924 co-op by Emery Roth
- 325 West 52nd Street — 1910 co-op
- 335-337 West 55th Street — 1920 condominium
- 340 West 53rd Street — condominium by Kutnicki Bernstein Architects
- 340 West 55th Street — 1925 co-op
- The Parc Vendome (340 West 57th Street) — 1929 condominium
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Hell's Kitchen — read The Roebling Team Guide to Hell's Kitchen.
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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