530 Amsterdam Avenue
530 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024
Upper West Side
BBL 1012330033 · BIN 1033140
- Year built
- 1931
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 225
- Landmark
- No
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 1BR median
- $750K
- Recent range
- $350K – $2.6M
- Listing discount
- 0.0%
- Recorded transfers
- 177
The New Amsterdam at 530 Amsterdam Avenue is a substantial pre-war cooperative anchoring the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 86th Street — one of the Upper West Side's most active crosstown intersections. Completed in 1931 to designs by Margon & Holder and converted to a cooperative in 1985, the building belongs to the last great wave of pre-Depression Upper West Side apartment construction: the early-1930s buildings that combined the generous proportions of pre-war design with the cleaner Art Deco-inflected detailing of their moment. Margon & Holder were prolific Upper West Side apartment-house architects, and the New Amsterdam is a characteristic example of the firm's large corner-building work, fronted by a grand and elegant lobby.
The building is genuinely large for its avenue — roughly 225 apartments across 19 stories, wrapping a full blockfront from Amsterdam onto West 86th Street, with four apartments per floor on each elevator bank. That scale supports a deep service and amenity profile: a 24-hour doorman, a concierge, and a live-in resident manager, plus a rooftop deck with panoramic views, a fitness center, a large children's playroom, a bike room, a laundry room, and storage. The building is pet-friendly. Unlike the white-brick post-war towers that dominate much of the Upper East Side at comparable rank, the New Amsterdam carries genuine pre-war architectural pedigree — 1931 construction, period detailing, and the higher ceilings and more gracious room proportions that distinguish pre-war stock.
The West 86th Street location is a defining strength. This corridor is a primary Upper West Side spine — direct crosstown bus and the 86th Street (1 train) station, the full Amsterdam and Broadway retail base at the doorstep, and Central Park and Riverside Park each a short walk in opposite directions. For buyers who want pre-war Upper West Side architecture, real amenities, and a prime crosstown corner at a more accessible price than the Central Park West and Riverside Drive landmarks command, 530 Amsterdam occupies a clear and practical niche.
Architecture and unit composition
Margon & Holder's 1931 design is a large masonry apartment building in the early-Deco idiom — a brick body with the period detailing typical of the firm's Upper West Side work, wrapping the prominent Amsterdam-and-86th corner, with a 1989 alteration on record. The original 1931 bones, however, define the apartment character. The four-apartments-per-floor configuration on each elevator bank keeps per-floor density moderate for a building of this size.
The roughly 225 apartments span the configurations of an early-1930s building of this scale: studios and one-bedrooms through larger two- and three-bedroom layouts. Pre-war interior signatures distinguish the stock — ceiling heights more generous than post-war construction, entry foyers, separated room layouts, hardwood floors, and the closet and detail infrastructure of pre-war design, in varying states of preservation and renovation. Corner and upper-floor lines capture the best light and the most open exposures over the 86th Street corridor. Layouts, dimensions, and finishes vary by line and floor and are best read against the floor plan and the offering plan.
Building operations
The New Amsterdam operates as a full-service pre-war cooperative with a 24-hour doorman, a concierge, and a live-in resident manager. The amenity base is unusually deep for a pre-war building of this vintage: a rooftop deck with panoramic city views, a fitness center, a large children's playroom, a bike room, a central laundry room, and storage rooms — and the building welcomes pets. Pieds-à-terre are not permitted; this is a primary-residence cooperative.
The substantive diligence items are the co-op's financials: reserve adequacy, recent and planned capital work (pre-war facade maintenance and Local Law 97 compliance planning are standard considerations for buildings of this age), and any current assessments. The specific financing limit, flip tax structure, and sublet terms are governed by the proprietary lease and house rules, which your attorney should review alongside the financials and minutes.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- Per unit / month range
- —
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. Facade inspections run on a fixed five-year cycle; future inspection, repair, and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent). Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library.
See the full facade history →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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | 17C | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,630,000 | +8.7% | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 15G | 1 BR · 1 BA · 850 sf | $826,000 | $972/sf | -2.8% |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 7C | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,455,000 | +0.3% | |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 11B | 1 BR · 1 BA | $800,000 | -3.0% | |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 19I | 2 BR · 3 BA · 1,700 sf | $1,950,000 | $1,147/sf | +0.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 17I | 1 BR · 1 BA | $700,000 | +7.7% | |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 10I | 1 BR · 1 BA | $690,000 | -4.8% | |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 4G | 1 BR · 1 BA | $750,000 | -3.2% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2025): a median $964/sf across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 0.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2006 | PHD | $1,795,000 |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 17F | $510,000 |
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 1-01233-0033) 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
This is a primary-residence pre-war co-op — plan for a board process. A board package, financial review, and interview are standard. Pieds-à-terre are not permitted, so this building suits buyers who will live here full-time.
Pre-war pedigree plus amenities is the differentiator. A genuine 1931 Margon & Holder building delivers ceiling height and room proportion the post-war stock at comparable price cannot match — and pairs it with a rooftop deck, gym, and playroom that many pre-war co-ops lack.
The corner location is a durable strength. West 86th Street crosstown access, the 86th Street subway, full Amsterdam/Broadway retail, and proximity to both Central Park and Riverside Park.
Scrutinize the building's finances. Pre-war facade maintenance, reserves, and Local Law 97 planning are central; review the financials, minutes, and house rules with your attorney.
Floor, exposure, and renovation drive price. Corner and upper-floor lines command the best light and views; renovation history varies widely across a pre-war building of this age.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with pre-war character and the amenity package. A 1931 building with genuine architectural pedigree, a rooftop deck, a gym, a playroom, and full staffing — at pricing below the marquee park-facing avenues — is the buyer thesis; foreground it in any listing.
Apartment-level positioning drives price. Floor, exposure, layout, and renovation quality move value far more than building-wide averages in a building this size.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. Plan for roughly 6–10 weeks from contract signing to closing, plus board package preparation and interview.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 530 Amsterdam Avenue, also evaluate:
- 400 West End Avenue — pre-war West End Avenue co-op
- 2380 Broadway — large Upper West Side full-service building
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, 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.
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