7 West 96th Street
7 West 96th Street, New York, NY 10025
BBL 1018320025 · BIN 1055262
- Year built
- 1931
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not stated
- Washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditions
- Flip tax
- Tiered or formula; see fees
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 3BR median, 2025–2026
- $2M
- 2 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $349K – $2.3M
- Listing discount
- 0.0%
- Recorded transfers
- 75
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7 West 96th Street is an Art Deco cooperative one short block off Central Park West, designed by Thomas W. Lamb and completed at the turn of the 1930s. Lamb is best known as one of the great movie-palace and theater architects of his era, which gives the building an unusual provenance — and shows in its sense of drama. The lobby is a genuine Art Deco set piece, complete with an original fireplace, and the exterior carries the period's vocabulary in restrained masonry: a beige-brick shaft over a granite base, with crisp banding, projecting piers, and a pair of subtle bay projections that add depth and texture.
The building was converted to a cooperative in 1970. At 18 stories and 80 apartments, it is a substantial full-service co-op that supports real staffing and amenities, including a roof deck with open views over Central Park. Its position just west of the landmark First Church of Christ, Scientist on Central Park West places it firmly in the park's orbit ; compare current sales and carrying costs with the avenue's frontline buildings.
For buyers, the draw is a distinctive Art Deco apartment with pre-war-quality detail, full-service operation, a park-view roof deck, and a location a stone's throw from Central Park.
Architecture and unit composition
Lamb's exterior is Art Deco done with discipline — the masonry banding, the vertical emphasis of the piers, and the bay projections give the building movement without ornament for its own sake. The dramatic lobby, with its original fireplace, is the architectural highlight and a clear expression of Lamb's theatrical sensibility.
Inside, the apartments carry distinguished period detail: high, beamed ceilings, decorative moldings, and hardwood floors. The layouts run predominantly to one- to three-bedroom homes, the practical mix for a building of this size and era, with the upper floors and the roof deck capturing Central Park and skyline views. The combination of deco character and pre-war construction quality is the building's signature.
Building operations
7 West 96th operates as a full-service cooperative with a 24-hour doorman and a live-in superintendent. The amenity set is well matched to the building: a roof deck with panoramic Central Park and skyline views, a central laundry room, basement storage, and bicycle storage are available to shareholders.
On house rules, the cooperative is pet-friendly and permits the installation of in-unit washer/dryers with board approval. Financing is reported capped at 75% of the purchase price. Expect a complete board package and interview, and confirm the current financing, occupancy and subletting requirements from the governing documents and application instructions.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of August 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
- 1% of the sales amount
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
Purchase
11 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $600 or $1,000 (Trust Purchase - if permitted by Corporation) | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing Fee for Co-applicant or GuarantorPer applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $250 per Co-applicant/ Guarantor | Refundable Not stated |
| Background Report FeeConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant (additional $75 for criminal check if required by the Board) | Refundable Not stated |
| Interview Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Messenger Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $55 | Refundable Not stated |
| Lead Based Paint Disclosure Fee | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $75 | Refundable Not stated |
| Financing FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $300 (if financing) | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePer share | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $800 ($850 without a Broker) plus $0.05 per share | Refundable Not stated |
| Sale by an Estate or Trust - Closing FeePer share | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $1,000 plus $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 $3,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out Deposit | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $3,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
9 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Not stated |
| Lead Based Paint Disclosure Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $75 | Refundable Not stated |
| Monthly Corporate Sublet Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount 15% of the rent being charged | Refundable Not stated |
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $300 | Refundable Not stated |
| Background Report FeeConditional · Per applicant | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant (additional $75 for criminal check if required by the Board) | Refundable Not stated |
| Interview Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $3,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move In Deposit | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $3,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $300 | Refundable Not stated |
Refinance
4 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Report FeePer applicant | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Not stated |
| Financing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Not stated |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Report FeePer applicant | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Not stated |
| Financing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 | Refundable Not stated |
Ownership transfer
1 item
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Contact Transfer Agent for fee schedule | 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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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not statedOn house rules, the cooperative is pet-friendly and permits the installation of in-unit washer/dryers with board approval.Source: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Permitted with conditionsBoard approvalSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $836 per room a monthMedian of 4 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $4.40 per square foot a monthMedian of 4 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
- Attended lobby
- YesSource: 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, 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
- $8,087/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $8
- Modeled exposure split equally across 80 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.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 1% of sales amount (seller)
- Sublet policy
- Permitted; monthly corporate sublet fee 15% of rent charged; subtenant app $300, shareholder app $250
- Policies and fees
- Buyer app $600 ($1,000 trust). Interview fee $500. Move-in/out deposits $3,000 refundable. Seller closing $800 ($850 without broker) plus $0.05/share
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 20, 2026 | 16A | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $2,250,000 | +0.0% | |
| Oct 28, 2025 | PHA | 4 BR · 3.5 BA · 3,000 sf | $4,675,000 | $1,558/sf | -6.4% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 14C | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,500 sf | $1,675,000 | $1,117/sf | +3.1% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 1A | 1 BA · 515 sf | $349,000 | $678/sf | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 11C | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,540,000 | -6.6% | |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 14B | 1 BR · 1 BA | $545,000 | -12.1% | |
| Oct 31, 2022 | 6B | 1 BR · 1 BA | $610,000 | -2.4% | |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 3E | 1 BR · 2 BA | $760,000 | -5.0% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2025): a median $755/sf (floor-adjusted) across 2 sales. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 5.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2017 | 15C | $2,050,000 |
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 1-01832-0025). 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 $1.96M (4 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $34,175 to close, or 1.7% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $19,625
- 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
Buying here means buying an Art Deco apartment with real character whose price and total carrying costs should be compared with frontline Central Park West co-ops, with financing reported up to 75%. Expect a standard board package and interview; confirm the board's financial and occupancy requirements in its application instructions.
The location is the quiet advantage: one short block to Central Park and its 96th Street entrance, close to the B and C trains at 96th Street and the 1/2/3 at Broadway, with the restaurants and markets of the Upper West Side nearby. The park-view roof deck is a genuine amenity. We help buyers weigh floor, light, and condition against price, read the building's financials, and prepare a complete board package.
What to know if you’re selling
The selling story is distinctive: a Thomas Lamb Art Deco building with a showpiece lobby, a park-view roof deck, and a financing-friendly board — a combination that stands out in the near-park market. Presenting an apartment's deco detail, light, and condition to the right buyer is the path to a strong result.
The accommodating financing cap broadens the qualified buyer pool, which works in a seller's favor, and park-adjacent inventory with this much character is in steady demand. Pricing should be anchored to recent near-Central Park West trades and to the apartment's floor, exposures, and condition. We market these homes to the board-ready audience the cooperative requires.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 7 West 96th Street, also evaluate nearby pre-war and Art Deco Upper West Side cooperatives:
- 12 West 96th Street — pre-war cooperative on the same block
- 41 West 96th Street — full-service West 96th Street co-op
- 50 West 96th Street — pre-war West 96th Street cooperative peer
- 35 West 90th Street — pre-war co-op near Central Park to the south
- 275 West 96th Street — The Columbia, the 1983 Zeckendorf condominium
More Upper West Side buildings
- Concordia, 5 West 107th Street — 1920 co-op
- 6 West 71st Street — 1891
- 6 West 77th Street — 1928 co-op by Nathan Korn
- 8 West 65th Street — 1983 condominium
- 10 Riverside Boulevard (One Waterline Square) — condominium by Hill West Architects
- 10 West 66th Street (Park Ten) — 1969 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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