61 West 9th Street (The Windsor Arms)
61 West 9th Street, New York, NY 10011
BBL 1005730075 · BIN 1009501
- Year built
- 1925
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- About 60
- Floors
- 10
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the Greenwich Village Historic District
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- 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, 2004–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 1BR median, 2024–2026
- $1.3M
- 4 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $935K – $4.2M
- Listing discount
- 0.5%
- Recorded transfers
- 81
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The Windsor Arms is one of the few full-service prewar elevator cooperatives on the side streets between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, which are mostly lined with townhouses and small walk-ups. It is about 60 apartments with a 24-hour doorman, on a block inside the Greenwich Village Historic District. That combination of staffed service and a landmarked townhouse block is the reason to buy here.
The building began as a rental. The developer Clement M. Merowit cleared four houses at 61 through 67 West 9th Street in 1925 and hired Sugarman & Berger, the firm that also worked on One Fifth Avenue; 24 Fifth Avenue a few blocks east is Emery Roth's 1926 building. Historical press accounts describe apartments of three to five rooms, many with wood-burning fireplaces.
The conversion came late. The offering plan is dated December 1982, and the building passed to the cooperative in October 1983. A 1990 amendment on file shows the sponsor still holding 17 apartments, re-offered at revised prices. The building has traded apartment by apartment on the open market for more than two decades, and ACRIS shows share transfers to many separately named buyers, without names alone establishing beneficial relationships or arm's-length terms since the early 2000s. The records reviewed do not show whether any sponsor-held shares remain.
Architecture and unit composition
The facade has three parts. The three-story base is two shades of red brick, with the darker brick laid in a diamond pattern and a two-story stone entrance under a pointed molding. The five-story middle is textured with pulled brick headers, short bricks set slightly proud of the wall. Above a bracketed stone cornice, four pointed gables and copper-clad oriels give the top an asymmetric profile. The facade has changed little since 1926, and casement windows survive.
The original apartments were three- to five-room layouts. DOB filings since 2001 show a steady run of combinations, including a vertical combination and at least one horizontal merger, plus the 2005 conversion of a basement medical office into an apartment. The lines run A through G, with penthouse units at the top. The largest homes today are combined apartments and the gabled upper levels, which hold terraces; one penthouse terrace was on the Greenwich Village garden tours in the late 1930s and early 1940s.
Because the building sits in a historic district, exterior alterations generally require an LPC permit; eligible work may receive staff approval and ordinary maintenance may be exempt, so confirm requirements for the actual façade, window or roof scope.
Building operations
The cooperative runs a 24-hour door staff, an elevator, and common bike, storage and laundry rooms. Management-sourced records report several large capital projects completed in recent years and a heating-fuel conversion to natural gas now under way.
Tax benefits. DOF's J-51 history shows two abatement grants on the lot, one starting in 1995 and one in 1996. Each was a 14-year abatement of 90% of the certified cost of the work, and both were used up by the 2005 and 2007 tax years. DOF's exemption roll shows no active building-level exemption or abatement for the 2021 through 2027 tax years. Individual shareholders may receive the cooperative and condominium abatement. Management notes that moving shares into a trust can affect eligibility unless the trust is properly registered with DOF.
Underlying mortgage. ACRIS shows the cooperative's recorded underlying mortgages with the National Cooperative Bank satisfied between 2015 and 2017, and no later underlying mortgage on the index. Whether the building currently carries debt, a credit line or an assessment has to be confirmed from the current audited financial statements.
Policy framework
- Financing: Up to 75% of the purchase price.
- Flip tax: 5% of net profit, paid by the seller. Net profit is the sale price less the seller's original purchase price and the brokerage commission.
- Subletting: Permitted with board approval. While a sublet runs, the shareholder pays a monthly surcharge equal to 25% of maintenance, on top of maintenance and any assessments.
- Pets: Permitted with board approval.
- Guarantors: The board prefers purchasers who do not need one.
- Alterations: The building has a tiered alteration process with security deposits, extra fees for work that runs past 180 days, and separate charges for electrical service upgrades and through-wall air-conditioning. Budget for these on a renovation.
- Board calendar: The board takes a summer recess in July and August, which affects closing timelines.
Policies come from management-sourced records current to September 2026. Confirm them with the managing agent at offer stage.
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
- 5% of net profit (sell price less original buy price and real estate commission)
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
24 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $325 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $325 per applicant (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Expedited Closing Fee Expedited Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approvalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $400, only if purchase is being financed | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantConditions: If ApplicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $200 Per POA (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Closing in other location; closing by mailPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $1,100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Sale feeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing Fee Expedited Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Within 10 business days of approvalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantConditions: If ApplicablePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $200 Per POA (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT a Bank Attorney PresentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $300 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Postponement FeeConditionalConditions: Less than 48 Hours' NoticePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Trust Transfer Additional Closing FeeConditionalConditions: WITHOUT the attorney presentPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $200, if applicable | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Undertaking FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $100 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $300 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Seller | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
13 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Move Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $300 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Equivalent to 25% of the then monthly maintenance for such apartment will be due and payable each month in addition to the maintenance, any assessments that may be in effect, and any other charges | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Additional Processing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 if there is a 2nd Applicant or Guarantor | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $300 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When At move-out and move-in | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
8 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 per applicant (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
Alteration
5 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount Decorative $200, Standard $1,000, Major $2,500. Please confirm with the Alteration Processor for the correct amount | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Construction Period FeeConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount If work is not completed within 180 days, Month 7: $500; Month 8: $750; Month 9+: $1,000 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Electrical Service FeeConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount If approved, 100 amp service: $7,000; 150 amp service: $11,000; 200 amp service $15,000 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Through-Wall A/C Installation FeeConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount $5,000 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Security DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount Decorative $2,500, Standard $5,000, Major $10,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Ownership transfer
7 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Estate TransferConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| LL58 Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Name change/spouse add/removalConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer into a TrustConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer to a Family Member and a Third PartyConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 if applicable | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing Fee for all TransfersPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $850 | 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
- Permitted with conditionsBoard approvalSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Not verified
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not statedPermitted with board approval, per management-sourced recordsSource: 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
- $706 per room a monthMedian of 7 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
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- 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
- $11,614/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $16
- Modeled exposure split equally across 60 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.
Photographs of The Windsor Arms
Recent sales
The Windsor Arms trades as a prewar Village cooperative, and apartments are priced by room count, condition and exposure. Recorded share transfers are spread widely across the stack, from original one- and two-bedroom layouts to combined apartments and gabled upper-floor homes. The combined apartments and the upper floors set the top of the range, so a building-wide average says little about any single apartment. In 2025, the last complete year, prewar full-service co-ops on the Fifth-to-Sixth Avenue side streets traded mostly on light, fireplace count and renovation condition. Unit-level transaction history is maintained in The Roebling Research Library and shared with clients during diligence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 9DE | 2 BR · 2.5 BA | $4,150,000 | +12.3% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 1A | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,900,000 | +0.3% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 7E | 1 BR · 1 BA | $1,300,000 | -3.7% |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 7B | 1 BR · 1 BA | $1,395,000 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2025 | 5B | 3 BR · 2 BA | $3,425,000 | -8.7% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 9B | 1 BR · 1 BA | $935,000 | -6.4% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 10D | 1 BR · 1 BA | $1,385,000 | -1.0% |
| Dec 12, 2023 | 5B | 3 BR · 2 BA | $3,500,000 | +0.1% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2016): a median $2,018/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 2.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2004 | 1B | $279,000 |
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 1-00573-0075). 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 $1.4M (7 transfers in the past 24 months, since November 10, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $27,731 to close, or 2.0% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $13,950
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $13,781
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
Underwrite the board, not only the apartment. The 75% financing ceiling, the preference against guarantors and the July–August recess together shape who can buy and when. Put the board package together to that standard from the start.
Read the capital record. Ask for the last two audited statements and recent board minutes. Check the status of the natural-gas conversion, any assessment funding it, and whether the building has borrowed since its last recorded mortgage was satisfied.
Price combinations separately. Combined and upper-level apartments do not compare to original layouts on a per-room basis. Use comparables from the same line and configuration.
Landmark rules apply to exterior work. Window replacement, terraces and rooftop work need LPC approval as well as board approval.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with service and setting. A 24-hour doorman on a landmarked townhouse block between Fifth and Sixth Avenues is rare and easy to explain to buyers.
Build the flip-tax figure into net proceeds early. The 5% of net profit calculation depends on your original basis. Have it ready before you set the price.
Plan around the recess. A contract signed in late spring may not reach the board until September. Time the listing accordingly.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 61 West 9th Street, also evaluate:
- 35 West 9th Street — prewar cooperative from the same era on the same block
- 38 West 9th Street — The Portsmouth, a nineteenth-century cooperative across the street
- 69 West 9th Street — the 1958 building next door, a cooperative that owns the residential unit of a condominium
- 24 Fifth Avenue — Emery Roth's 1926 former hotel, now a large cooperative
- One Fifth Avenue — 1927 Art Deco cooperative that Sugarman & Berger worked on with Helmle & Corbett
- 51 Fifth Avenue — Sugarman & Berger's 1929 cooperative on lower Fifth
- 60 University Place — 60-unit prewar cooperative from the same years
- 41 Fifth Avenue — 1923 prewar cooperative a block east
More Greenwich Village buildings
- 60 East 9th Street (The Hamilton) — 1954 condop by H.I. Feldman
- 60 University Place (The Wordsworth) — 1925 co-op by Sugarman & Berger
- 60 West 13th Street (Greenwich Village) — 1966 condominium
- 63 East 9th Street (Randall House) — 1955 condop by Boak & Paris
- 63 University Place (The Albert) — 1875 co-op
- 64 University Place — 2024 condominium by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF)
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Greenwich Village — read The Roebling Team Guide to Greenwich Village.
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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