55 West 95th Street
55 West 95th Street, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue; Upper West Side
BBL 1012090109 · BIN 1031741
- Year built
- 1913
- Type
- Cooperative
- Amenities
- Full-time door service, live-in superintendent, two elevators, roof deck, community room, laundry, bicycle room and storage
- 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 with conditions; species not stated
- Washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditions
- Maximum financing
- 80% of the purchase price
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2004–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 2BR median, 2023–2026
- $950K
- 7 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $550K – $2.4M
- Listing discount
- 5.0%
- Recorded transfers
- 100
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55 West 95th Street is a nine-story cooperative on a block leading directly to Central Park. Built in 1913, it combines a staffed entrance and shared roof deck with an inventory ranging from one-bedroom apartments to larger combined homes and penthouses. The larger configurations give it a wider range of room counts than its relatively compact footprint suggests.
The building is outside the historic district even though designated row houses occupy the same block. That boundary is easy to miss on a street closely associated with the protected Upper West Side streetscape. Its own tax lot is not designated.
The prewar interiors retain features including parquet floors, high ceilings and windowed kitchens and bathrooms. Some top-floor homes add skylights and substantial private terraces. Central Park and the B/C station at 96th Street lie near the eastern end of the block.
Architecture and unit composition
The building's ordinary apartment inventory includes one-, two- and three-bedroom plans, with larger combined configurations adding further variation. Separate kitchens and defined bedrooms remain common. Windows in kitchens and bathrooms are useful parts of the original plan, particularly where subsequent renovations have retained those rooms in place.
Combined apartments can reach substantially greater floor areas than the original smaller homes. Their plans may include expanded living rooms, additional bathrooms or redistributed bedroom space. The number of entrances, internal circulation and relationship between original apartment footprints determine how coherently a combination works.
Penthouse residences form a separate category. Documented examples include wraparound terraces, skylights and outdoor areas comparable in scale to the interior. The terrace's position around the apartment can give several rooms direct light and extend the living room outdoors.
The shared roof deck is distinct from those private terraces. It gives other residents access to roof-level outdoor space without attaching that space to their individual proprietary leases. The top-floor inventory therefore has both private and common outdoor uses within the same upper building envelope.
Building operations
The cooperative has full-time door service and a live-in superintendent, with two elevators serving the residential floors. Laundry, bicycle storage, private storage and a community room supplement the apartments. The roof deck is an additional shared facility.
The tax lot is Class 2 and has no building-wide abatement listed by DOF. Its built floor area substantially exceeds the district's standard residential allowance. The nine-story existing structure is also within the city's façade inspection framework.
The common roof and private penthouse terraces require coordinated maintenance. Waterproofing, drainage and the placement of terrace improvements can affect the apartments below, while use of the outdoor surface may belong to an individual home. Those distinctions are particularly relevant in a building with wraparound terrace configurations.
Policy framework
Subletting: Permitted after two years of ownership, for a total of two years — confirm with the managing agent.
Pied-à-terre ownership: Permitted — confirm with the managing agent.
In-unit washer/dryer: Permitted subject to approval — confirm with the managing agent.
The subletting limit is significant for a buyer who expects to relocate soon after purchasing. The ability to buy a pied-à-terre does not create an unlimited leasing right.
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.
Purchase
13 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $200 for any application with more than one (1) co-applicant/Financial Statement Form (Required, if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $725 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant. | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditionalConditions: If ApplicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $150 (If applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalConditions: If FinancingPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $325 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $775 must be certified or attorney escrow. | Refundable Not stated |
| Flip TaxPer sharePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $50 per share | Refundable Non-refundable |
| New York State Stamp TaxPer sharePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $0.05 per share. | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
9 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sublease FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Equal to one (1) month's maintenance charge annually. | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $575 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit check feePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $150 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move in depositPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Lease FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Landlord | When With the application | Amount Equal to one month's maintenance | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublet Renewal FeePaid to management | Paid by Landlord | When With the application | Amount $150 | Refundable Not stated |
Refinance
3 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
Ownership transfer
15 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $725 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalConditions: If FinancingPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $325 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Transfer: trust
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $725 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $325 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Transfer: estate
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $725 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalConditions: If FinancingPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $325 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-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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Financing and purchase requirements
- Maximum financing
- 80% of the purchase priceSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
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 conditionsThe Shareholder must reside in the apartment for the first 2 years. All sublets are to be for a maximum of 12 months. Renewals are subject to board approval as well.Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- 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 with conditions; species not statedMust complete registration form for pet.Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditionsSubject to Alteration Agreement Review and Board ApprovalSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $672 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
- Full-time doormanSource: recent listing records
- 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, storageSource: 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
- $7,239/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $11
- Modeled exposure split equally across 56 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 FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. A filed Safe grade is not a guarantee of current condition: owners still maintain the facade and, where required, observe parapets each year. Future inspection timing (Local Law 49 of 2025 changed the cycle framework from October 1, 2026), repair and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
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 2025–30. 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.
Photographs of 55 West 95th Street
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 94 | 2 BR · 1 BA | $860,000 | +0.6% | |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 51 | 1 BR · 1 BA | $550,000 | -10.6% | |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 81 | 4 BR · 2.5 BA | $2,350,000 | -4.1% | |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 35 | 2 BR · 2 BA | $950,000 | -4.9% | |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 93 | 2 BR · 1 BA | $963,000 | -3.2% | |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 84 | 2 BR · 1.5 BA | $1,200,000 | -4.0% | |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 76 | 1 BR · 1 BA · 740 sf | $675,000 | $912/sf | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 21 | 1 BR | $650,000 | -6.5% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2025): a median $912/sf (recorded) across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 2.2% 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 1-01209-0109). 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 $950K (7 transfers in the past 24 months, since November 12, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $12,113 to close, or 1.3% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $12,113
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest.
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Comparable buildings
- 65 West 95th Street — A prewar cooperative on the same block with a similar mid-rise residential form.
- 46 West 95th Street — A smaller prewar cooperative offering another park-block comparison at similar height.
- 50 West 96th Street — A taller prewar cooperative with a broadly comparable-sized inventory.
- 41 West 96th Street — A prewar elevator cooperative on the next street, useful for comparing traditional layouts and service.
- 370 Central Park West — A lower-rise prewar cooperative directly on the park, where location and exposure create a different comparison.
More Upper West Side buildings
- 50 West 96th Street — co-op by George F. Pelham
- One Riverside Park (50 Riverside Boulevard) — 2012 condominium
- 51 West 82nd Street — co-op
- 56 West 71st Street — 1889 co-op
- Diego Rivera Condominium, 58–60 West 106th Street — 1910 condominium
- 59 West 71st Street — 1924 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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