871 West End Avenue
871 West End Avenue, New York, NY 10025
BBL 1018900024 · BIN 1057182
- Year built
- 1924
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 102
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- 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, 2023–2025
- $2.5M
- 5 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $1.1M – $3.1M
- Listing discount
- 3.5%
- Recorded transfers
- 63
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871 West End Avenue belongs to one of Manhattan's most coherent residential streetscapes. This stretch of West End Avenue has a predominantly residential streetscape, with broad sidewalks and a near-continuous wall of pre-war apartment houses. The result is a corridor with an unusually stable character: quiet, family-oriented, and architecturally consistent in a way few Manhattan avenues are. Completed in 1924 at the corner of West 103rd Street, 871 West End is a contributing building in the Riverside–West End Historic District Extension II — the designation that protects this stretch of the avenue.
The location is the headline for daily life. Riverside Park and the Hudson are two blocks west; the Broadway commercial spine — Key Food and the neighborhood's markets, restaurants, and cafés — sits a block east; and the 1 train at 103rd Street is a short walk, with the 2/3 express at 96th. That balance — a quiet, landmarked residential avenue on one side and full neighborhood amenity and transit on the other — is exactly what draws buyers to upper West End.
At 15 stories and 102 apartments, 871 West End is a mid-size pre-war cooperative — with staffing, resale frequency and owner occupancy to establish from current records rather than the unit count. The 1924 vintage delivers the pre-war fundamentals buyers seek on West End: high ceilings, hardwood floors, and the deep, well-laid-out floor plans the era's construction allowed.
Architecture and unit composition
The building's apartments span the configurations typical of a 1924 West End Avenue cooperative — from one- and two-bedroom layouts through larger three- and four-bedroom family apartments, with the most generous configurations on the upper and corner floors. Pre-war signatures recur: high ceilings, hardwood floors, separate dining or gallery space, and the kind of room proportions that distinguish 1920s construction from anything built later.
The masonry facade and classical detailing are consistent with the avenue's 1920s residential idiom, and the building's place in the historic district reflects its contribution to that streetscape. Historic-district status governs exterior alterations and is a relevant consideration for any renovation that touches windows or the facade. Interior condition varies across the building by individual renovation history; period detail survives in varying states of preservation.
Building operations
871 West End operates as a full-service pre-war cooperative with full-time door staff, elevator service, central laundry, and a live-in superintendent. The roughly 102-unit scale supports that staffing comfortably while keeping the building at a manageable, residential density. The building underwent a documented modernization in the late 1980s; current systems condition needs recent engineering reports and board materials.
Renovation scope is subject to both board review and the historic-district constraints that govern the exterior. Buyers planning significant work — particularly anything affecting windows or facade-facing elements — should factor that review into their timeline.
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
- 4.5% please refer to the application package for calculation sheet
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
25 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 |
| Application FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report FeePer applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Report Rerun FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 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 |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Adjournment Fee - applies to closings cancelled within 48 hours before the scheduled closing. After office hours, holidays and weekends do not count towards the 48 hours.ConditionalPayable by Buyer or SellerPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing Fee within 7 business days of receiving both the new closing documents and approval to closeConditionalConditions: In-office (if available) or remote; If applicable; Whichever comes later not including weekends or holidaysPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) (paid by Buyer or Seller) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Financing FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $400.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When Before closing | Amount $200.00 per power of attorney (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Adjournment Fee - applies to closings cancelled within 48 hours before the scheduled closing. After office hours, holidays and weekends do not count towards the 48 hours.ConditionalPayable by Buyer or SellerPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing FeeConditionalConditions: Closing in another location, mail closingPaid 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 $500.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Expedited Closing Fee within 7 business days of receiving both the new closing documents and approval to closeConditionalConditions: In-office (if available) or remote; If applicable; Whichever comes later not including weekends or holidaysPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $500.00 (if applicable) (paid by Buyer or Seller) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Lost Stock & Lease FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $600.00 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to management | Paid by Seller | When Before closing | Amount $200.00 per power of attorney (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 |
| Closing Overtime Fee - paid by Buyer or SellerConditional · Per hourConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $250.00 per hour after 2 hours from scheduled time ($250.00 minimum) | 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 Not stated |
| 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 Not stated |
| Undertaking FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing Overtime Fee - paid by Buyer or SellerConditional · Per hourConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $250.00 per hour after 2 hours from scheduled time ($250.00 minimum) | Refundable Non-refundable |
Sublet
12 items
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 Non-refundable |
| Move In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 | Refundable Non-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 $650 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Rush Package Review FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 (if applicable) | 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 |
| Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount 50% of the annual maintenance or a written request to bill said amount on a prorated monthly basis | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Flip TaxPaid to the building | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount Requires confirmation: the published schedule's figure is incomplete or inconsistent | Refundable Not stated |
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 Non-refundable |
| Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublet FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount 50% of the annual maintenance or a written request to bill said amount on a prorated monthly basis | 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 Non-refundable |
| 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 Non-refundable |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Report FeeConditional · Per applicantPaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per applicant (if applicable) | 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 Non-refundable |
| Package Resubmission FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| 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 Non-refundable |
Alteration
3 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount Decorative $250, Standard $1000, Major $2500. Please confirm with the Alteration Processor for the correct amount | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decorative Alteration Security DepositConditionalPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount $500 (if applicable) | Refundable Refundable |
| Standard/Major Alteration Security DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Resident | When Upon approval | Amount Equal to 10% of the construction cost excluding cabinets and finishes, minimum $1000, maximum $10000 | 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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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $504 per room a monthMedian of 7 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $1.86 per square foot 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
- 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
- $8,256/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $7
- Modeled exposure split equally across 102 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).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | 10E | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,600 sf | $1,750,125 | $1,094/sf | -2.5% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 12E | 4 BR · 2 BA · 1,600 sf | $1,635,000 | $1,022/sf | +2.2% |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 9A | 3 BR · 3.5 BA | $3,125,000 | -5.2% | |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 6E | 4 BR · 2 BA · 1,600 sf | $1,635,000 | $1,022/sf | -5.2% |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 14B | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $2,510,000 | +0.4% | |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 4B | 4 BR · 2 BA | $1,900,000 | -13.4% | |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 12B | 3 BR · 3 BA | $2,600,000 | -3.5% | |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 15G | 2 BR · 1 BA | $1,100,000 | -6.8% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2025): a median $1,031/sf (floor-adjusted) across 3 sales. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 0.0% from the last ask.
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 1-01890-0024). 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 $1.83M (6 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $32,801 to close, or 1.8% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $18,251
- 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 West End Avenue character is the draw. Quiet, residential, architecturally consistent, and landmarked — this is one of Manhattan's most stable streetscapes.
Riverside Park is two blocks west. The green frontage and the Hudson beyond are a meaningful part of the value here, and Broadway's markets and the 1 train are a block east.
Renovation is constrained. Historic-district status and board review govern exterior scope; plan accordingly for window and facade work.
Pre-war condition varies. Inspect layout, light, ceiling height, and renovation history apartment by apartment.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the avenue and the park. The pre-war, landmarked West End Avenue story — quiet, family-oriented, two blocks from Riverside Park — reaches a deep buyer pool.
Price at the apartment level. With roughly 102 mixed units, floor, exposure, 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 871 West End Avenue, also evaluate:
- 670 West End Avenue — full-service pre-war West End building
- 277 West End Avenue — pre-war West End Avenue peer
- 400 West End Avenue — pre-war West End Avenue cooperative
More West End Avenue buildings
- West End Hall (840 West End Avenue) — 1904 by George F. Pelham
- 845 West End Avenue — 1926 condominium by Schwartz & Gross
- 853 West End Avenue — 1896 co-op
- 878 West End Avenue — 1922 co-op by Rosario Candela
- 885 West End Avenue — 1915 co-op by Gaetano Ajello
- 890 West End Avenue — 1924 co-op by Schwartz & Gross
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across West End Avenue — read The Roebling Team Guide to West End Avenue.
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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