91 Central Park West
91 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023
- Year built
- 1929
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 92
- Floors
- 16
- Landmark
- Designated
- Subletting
- Permitted with board approval
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
- Avg vs. ask
- -3.1%
- Recorded transfers
- 78
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | 15E | Closed Jan 14, 2026 (recorded Jan 22) at $2,545,625 (recorded transfer; no public public listing data listing at this closing). 15E — upper-floor E-line. | $2,545,625 | off-mkt |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 6E | 2 BR · 2 BA Closed Nov 10, 2025 (recorded Nov 21) at $1.95M — full-ask, 0% off. 6E — 2BR. Clean full-ask close. Same #6E previously $1.675M (Feb 2021) and $2M (Jul 2024) — multi-cycle pricing pattern. | $1,950,000 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 5A | 3 BR · 4 BA Closed Aug 28, 2025 at $4.4M — 7.37% under the $4.75M asking. 5A — 3BR/4BA. | $4,400,000 | -7.4% |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 15A | 3 BR · 3 BA Closed Apr 3, 2025 (recorded Apr 9) at $5.85M — 7.14% under the $6.3M asking. 15A — 3BR upper-floor A-line. | $5,850,000 | -7.1% |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 8E | 2 BR · 2 BA Closed Mar 31, 2025 (recorded Apr 7) at $1.775M — 2.74% under the $1.825M asking. 8E — 2BR. | $1,775,000 | -2.7% |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 3D | 2 BR · 3 BA Closed Nov 19, 2024 (recorded Nov 25) at $2.27M — 9.20% under the $2.5M asking. 3D — 2BR/3BA. | $2,270,000 | -9.2% |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 6E | 2 BR · 2 BA Closed Jul 9, 2024 (recorded Jul 15) at $2M (recorded transfer; no public public listing data listing at this closing). 6E — middle trade in the cross-cycle #6E arc: $1.675M (2021) → $2M (2024) → $1.95M (Nov 2025). | $2,000,000 | off-mkt |
| May 29, 2024 | 12E | 2 BR · 2 BA Closed May 29, 2024 at $2.475M — 2.06% OVER the $2.425M asking. 12E — 2BR. Premium-to-ask close. | $2,475,000 | +2.1% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2021) cleared a median $1,400/sf across 1 sale. Sales close on average -5.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2023 | 1D | $1,275,000 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 4-C | $1,500,000 |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 4D | $2,245,000 |
| Apr 21, 2022 | 10F | $2,300,000 |
| Jan 7, 2020 | 11B | $6,090,500 |
| Jun 7, 2019 | 13E | $2,650,000 |
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) — Art Deco co-op
- 75 Central Park West (Chatham Court) — Candela 1929 co-op
- The Brentmore (88 CPW) — Schwartz & Gross 1910 co-op
The Roebling Team at 91 Central Park West
The Roebling Team at Compass specializes in Central Park West, the Upper West Side, and the broader Park-facing Manhattan market. We publish this building profile because CPW buyers and sellers deserve building-specific intelligence — architecture, board culture, transactional mechanics, and the realities of pricing at the apartment level — not generic market commentary.
If you're considering a purchase or sale at 91 Central Park West, a 30-minute consultation is the right starting point. We'll bring the full context this page provides plus the transactional specifics your situation requires — financial structuring, board approvability, comparable analysis at the apartment level, and the pacing strategy that fits your timeline.