Chester Court (600 Amsterdam Avenue)
600 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024
BBL 1012370029 · BIN 1033309
- Year built
- 1925
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 114
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted with conditions
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not stated
- Maximum financing
- 75% of the purchase price
- Flip tax
- Tiered or formula; see fees
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2000–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 3BR median, 2023–2025
- $1.8M
- 5 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $760K – $2.9M
- Listing discount
- 3.7%
- Recorded transfers
- 95
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Chester Court at 600 Amsterdam Avenue — also addressed as 201 West 89th Street — carries one of the most valuable credentials on the Upper West Side: an Emery Roth design. Roth is the architect most identified with the West Side's pre-war skyline, the hand behind the Beresford, the San Remo, and the Eldorado on Central Park West. He conceived Chester Court as one of a paired composition with neighboring Edna Court, a 1925 ensemble on Amsterdam that brings Roth's restrained classicism to a neighborhood scale — pre-war fundamentals from a master of the form, without the trophy pricing of his Central Park West landmarks.
What sets Chester Court apart from most pre-war co-ops of its vintage is the amenity package. The building rivals far newer developments: a landscaped roof deck, a fully equipped fitness center with a basketball court, a children's playroom, a party room, a bike room, resident storage, and central laundry, all under a 24-hour doorman with a live-in superintendent and full-time handyman. Residents enter through an Oscar Bach–designed Beaux-Arts lobby, and many apartments look onto the private landscaped garden of the neighboring Astor Court — a quiet, green outlook rare on a corner this central.
The corner siting at Amsterdam and 89th places Chester Court in the heart of the residential Upper West Side, between the Broadway commercial spine a block west and Central Park a few blocks east. The 1 train is at 86th Street and the 2/3 express at 96th, with Riverside Park, Central Park, and the corridor's dining and shopping all within easy reach. At 14 stories and 114 apartments, it is a mid-size co-op large enough to support its deep staffing and amenity program with actual resale activity and marketing times to establish from dated transactions and listings.
Architecture and unit composition
The 114 apartments span the configurations typical of a 1925 Roth West Side building — one- and two-bedroom layouts through larger three- and four-bedroom family apartments, with the most generous on the upper and corner floors. Roth's pre-war signatures recur: high ceilings reaching up to roughly 9 feet 7 inches in some lines, well-proportioned rooms, hardwood floors, decorative moldings, beamed ceilings, and windowed kitchens and baths in many apartments. The building permits in-unit washer/dryers with board approval, and many homes carry custom built-ins and closets.
The corner at Amsterdam and 89th gives front-facing apartments dual exposures and cross-street light, while many interior apartments enjoy the sought-after garden views over Astor Court's landscaped courtyard. The masonry facade, decorative mullions, and deep light court are consistent with Roth's 1920s idiom. Interior condition varies by individual renovation history; original pre-war detail survives in varying states of preservation.
Building operations
Chester Court operates as a full-service pre-war cooperative with 24-hour doorman coverage, a live-in superintendent, and a full-time handyman. The 114-unit building includes electricity in maintenance and has not historically levied assessments to build out its amenities; review the current budget, audited statements, debt and any assessments. The co-op is smoke-free.
On policy, pets are permitted, pied-à-terre purchases are permitted with conditions, and guarantors and co-purchasing are subject to board approval. Financing is available up to 75% of the purchase price, with a 25% minimum down payment.
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
- 10% of the net profit
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
5 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 |
| Move In Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move Out Fee | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In Damage Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move Out DepositConditionalConditions: If no damages | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 due prior to scheduling your move out | Refundable Conditional; see terms |
Sublet
6 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move In Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublease FeeRecurringRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount 5% of the Gross Annual Rent | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move In Deposit | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Refinance
2 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $450 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Report FeeRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $120 per shareholder | Refundable Not stated |
Ownership transfer
6 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeeRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 (without financing) $900 (with financing) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount TBD Contact Transfer Agent for more details. | Refundable Not stated |
| Move Out FeeConditionalConditions: If applicable | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move Out FeeConditionalConditions: If applicable | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out Damage DepositConditionalConditions: If applicable | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move Out Damage DepositConditionalConditions: If applicable | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | 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: 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
- Not verified
- 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 statedPets permitted; pied-à-terre, guarantors, and co-purchasing allowed with board approvalSource: 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
- $509 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
- Fitness room, playroom, 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
- $64,290/yr
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $141,781/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $47 – $103
- Modeled exposure split equally across 115 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).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | 1E | 1 BR · 1 BA | $760,000 | -3.7% | |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 2F | 3 BR · 3 BA | $2,925,000 | -1.7% | |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 10A | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,800 sf | $1,900,000 | $1,056/sf | -4.8% |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 2G | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,250 sf | $1,335,000 | $1,068/sf | -0.7% |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 2CD | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $2,120,000 | -9.7% | |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 14A | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,800 sf | $1,825,000 | $1,014/sf | -6.4% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 6G | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,250 sf | $1,580,000 | $1,264/sf | -1.3% |
| Dec 10, 2022 | 6G | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,250 sf | $1,580,000 | $1,264/sf | -2.8% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2024): a median $999/sf (floor-adjusted) across 2 sales. 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 1-01237-0029). 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 $1.9M (3 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $33,550 to close, or 1.8% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $19,000
- 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 Roth pedigree plus the amenities are the case. A landmark-architect design that also delivers a roof deck, gym, basketball court, and playroom is a genuinely rare combination on the West Side.
The key policies. Pets are permitted, pied-à-terre purchases are permitted with conditions, and financing runs up to 75%. Confirm guarantor and co-purchasing rules with the managing agent.
Garden views and high ceilings are the premium lines. Apartments overlooking Astor Court and those with the building's tallest ceilings carry the strongest demand.
In-unit laundry is possible. The building allows washer/dryers with board approval — verify the specific apartment's setup.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the architect and the amenities. The Emery Roth authorship, the roof deck and fitness center, and the flexible board policy are the building's three strongest selling points — and they distinguish it sharply from the corridor's more anonymous pre-war stock.
Highlight the carrying-cost story. Electricity included in maintenance and a no-assessment amenity history are real selling points for cost-conscious buyers.
Price at the apartment level. With 114 mixed units, floor, exposure, ceiling height, garden view, and renovation quality drive value more than any building average.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. Plan for roughly 6–10 weeks from contract to closing.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering Chester Court, also evaluate:
- 530 Amsterdam Avenue — pre-war Amsterdam Avenue cooperative nearby
- 15 West 81st Street — pre-war West Side cooperative nearby
- 2380 Broadway — Broadway-corridor building nearby
More Upper West Side buildings
- 580 Columbus Avenue (The Centra) — 1985 condominium
- 600 West 111th Street — 1925 by Jacob M. Felson
- 600 West 115th Street (The Luxor) — 1911 condop by Gaetano Ajello
- 603 West 111th Street — 1908
- The Altamonte, 604–606 West 113th Street — 1898 co-op
- Heathcote Hall, 609 West 114th Street — 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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