91 Central Park West
91 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023
Lincoln Square, Upper West Side
BBL 1011220029 · BIN 1028508
- Year built
- 1929
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 92
- Floors
- 16
- Landmark
- Designated
- Subletting
- Permitted with board approval
- Financing
- Up to 50% financeable (50% minimum down).
Compiled by The Roebling Research Desk from the building’s offering plan, amendments, and related building documents (primary source dated 2026). Board policies can change by amendment — confirm at the offer stage.
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 2BR median
- $2M
- Recent range
- $1.3M – $5.8M
- Listing discount
- 2.7%
- Recorded transfers
- 80
91 Central Park West is part of the Schwartz & Gross cluster of CPW pre-war cooperatives — completed in 1929, the same year as 55 CPW, 101 CPW, and 241 CPW. The four Schwartz & Gross CPW buildings of 1929 form a coherent architectural cohort: restrained Beaux-Arts and early Art Deco compositions in beige brick over rusticated limestone bases, each calibrated to a slightly different scale and tier.
Among these, 91 CPW occupies a particular position. At 16 stories and ~92 apartments, it sits between the larger 101 CPW (18 stories, ~94 units) and the smaller pre-war buildings nearby; its southern CPW positioning (between 69th and 70th Streets) places it close to Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle, in the cluster of southern CPW buildings that share daily-life conveniences with the southern Art Deco landmarks (the Century, the Majestic).
The building's most-cited piece of cultural history is the penthouse duplex — historically associated with William Randolph Hearst, and more recently the subject of a substantial 2015 transaction when then-T-Mobile CEO John Legere purchased the unit for approximately $18 million. The penthouse's pricing and resident history are part of why 91 CPW is more visible in the trade press than its tier might otherwise suggest.
The building converted to a cooperative in 1961 — among the earlier CPW conversions, in the same era as the Dakota (1961) and predating the Beresford (1962). Six and a half decades of self-governance have produced a stable, mature institutional culture.
For buyers who want pre-war Schwartz & Gross architecture, southern CPW positioning near Lincoln Center, and a mid-sized building with substantial pre-war detail, 91 CPW is a thoughtful choice.
Architecture and unit composition
The building's ~92 apartments span a range of configurations — from substantial one-bedrooms in the smaller layouts through three- and four-bedroom configurations and several combined and full-floor layouts on the upper floors. The penthouse duplex sits at the top of the building.
Schwartz & Gross pre-war signatures throughout: 9.5-foot average ceilings, herringbone hardwood floors preserved in many apartments, beamed high ceilings, wood-burning fireplaces, formal entry galleries, and library-living combinations. The beige brick and limestone exterior is restrained relative to the firm's contemporaneous Egyptian-Revival Art Deco work at 336 CPW — 91 CPW is the more classically detailed of the Schwartz & Gross CPW commissions.
Park-facing apartments occupy the eastern flank with direct Central Park views from low to high floors. The penthouse duplex commands particular view premium given its dual-floor expanse and rooftop terrace access.
Building operations
91 CPW operates as a full-service pre-war cooperative with 24-hour doorman, attended elevator service, on-site superintendent, laundry, and private storage. The building's mid-sized scale (~92 units) produces a residential signature between the institutional anonymity of the largest CPW landmarks and the relational density of the smallest pre-war buildings.
The building converted to cooperative ownership in 1961. The building participates in the NYC Cooperative & Condominium Property Tax Abatement Program for qualifying primary-residence shareholders.
Specific policy details (flip tax structure, financing cap, sublet fee) are not publicly published by the building; buyers should review the current proprietary lease and house rules during due diligence.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $30,385/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $28
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the engineer identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair before the next inspection cycle. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent). Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library.
See the full facade history →Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 2% of gross sales price, paid by Buyer at closing
- Pied-à-terre
- Pets OK upon approval
- Notable fees
- Max financing 50%; App Processing Fee $700; Transfer Fee $850; Move in/out fee $500 each
Recent sales
Recent transfers at this building, curated by The Roebling Team research desk. Apartment-level facts are independently verified before publishing; sale prices reflect the recorded transfer amount at the NYC Department of Finance.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | 6E | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,950,000 | -7.1% |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 5A | 3 BR · 4 BA | $4,400,000 | -16.2% |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 15A | 3 BR · 3 BA | $5,850,000 | -7.1% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 8E | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,775,000 | -2.7% |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 3D | 2 BR · 3.5 BA | $2,270,000 | -9.2% |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 6E | 2 BR · 2 BA | $2,000,000 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 2024 | 12E | 2 BR · 2 BA | $2,475,000 | +2.1% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | 10F | 2 BR · 2 BA | $2,310,000 | +1.5% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2021): a median $1,400/sf across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 2.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2003 | 12D | $1,995,000 |
| Apr 28, 2003 | 10B | $3,150,000 |
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 1-01122-0029) and verified listing data. Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified by The Roebling Team research desk. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price.
What to know if you’re buying
Board approval is rigorous, consistent with peer mid-CPW pre-war co-ops. Strong financial profiles and primary-residence intent are advantageous.
Schwartz & Gross architecture is part of the building's identity. Buyers researching the firm's CPW work (55 CPW, 101 CPW, 241 CPW, 336 CPW, the Brentmore) will find 91 CPW a coherent peer.
Original pre-war detail is well-preserved. Herringbone floors, wood-burning fireplaces, and beamed ceilings survive in many apartments. Buyers evaluating specific apartments should pay attention to renovation history — preservation of original detail commands premium.
Southern CPW positioning produces strong daily-life conveniences. The building's location between 69th and 70th puts buyers within walking distance of Lincoln Center, the Time Warner Center, Columbus Circle, and the Whole Foods at Columbus Circle.
Renovation is constrained by historic district status and pre-war detail. Renovation respecting Schwartz & Gross design intent is the expected path.
View permanence is excellent. Central Park at the eastern flank; West 69th and 70th are residential streets with stable building heights.
What to know if you’re selling
The Hearst / Legere penthouse association is part of the building's market visibility. This translates to broader buyer awareness than the building's tier might otherwise produce.
Pricing competes within southern CPW pre-war inventory. Apartments compete primarily with 101 CPW (immediately north) and the Schwartz & Gross peers on CPW.
Mansion tax effects matter on larger units. One-bedrooms typically trade below the mansion tax thresholds; larger configurations transact above $2M and routinely above $5M for Park-facing larger units.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. 4–8 weeks from contract signing to closing.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 91 Central Park West, also evaluate:
- 101 Central Park West — Schwartz & Gross 1929 co-op, immediately north (holding-company ownership permitted)
- 55 Central Park West — Schwartz & Gross 1929 co-op
- The Century (25 CPW) — Art Deco condo
- The Majestic (115 CPW) — a 1931 Central Park West cooperative
- 75 Central Park West (Chatham Court) — Candela 1929 co-op
- The Brentmore (88 CPW) — Schwartz & Gross 1910 co-op
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across Central Park West — read The Roebling Team Guide to Central Park West.
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