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
- About 92
- Floors
- 16
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; in the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditions
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted with conditions
- Maximum financing
- 50% of the purchase price
- Flip tax
- 2% of the purchase price, paid by the buyer
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
- 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, 2023–2026
- $2.1M
- 8 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $1.8M – $5.8M
- Listing discount
- 2.5%
- Recorded transfers
- 82
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91 Central Park West is part of the Schwartz & Gross cluster of CPW pre-war cooperatives — built in 1928–29 per LPC records, alongside 55 CPW (1930), 101 CPW (1929–30) and 241 CPW (1930–31). The four Schwartz & Gross CPW buildings of 1928–31 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 purchased in 2015 by then-T-Mobile CEO John Legere. The penthouse's resident history is 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).
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 has a dual-floor configuration and rooftop terrace access; establish any view-related price difference through matched sales.
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.
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
- 2% of Gross Sales price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Buyer
Source: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
Purchase
9 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit report and background check feePer applicantRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $120 per applicant | Refundable Not stated |
| If financingConditional | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $400 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move In Fee | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move Out Fee | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| New York State Tax Stamps FeePer shareRequired | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $.05 per share | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer Fee | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $850 | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Not stated |
| Move out Deposit | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Not stated |
Refinance
3 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $450 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $450 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicant | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $120 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
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
- 50% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
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
- Permitted with conditionsCase by case, board discretionSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $901 per room a monthMedian of 8 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
- StorageSource: 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
- $71,940/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $65
- Modeled exposure split equally across 92 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 September 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 September 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 2% of gross sales price, paid by Buyer at closing
- Policies and fees
- Max financing 50%; App Processing Fee $700; Transfer Fee $850; Move in/out fee $500 each
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 | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | 13E | 2 BR · 2 BA | $2,900,000 | +0.0% |
| 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% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2021): a median $1,400/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 2.7% 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). 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 $2.58M (6 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 22, 2024), a buyer putting 50% down would pay about $98,563 to close, or 3.8% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $32,313
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Building transfer fee (flip tax), 2% of the purchase price, paid by the buyer per building management's published schedule, as of August 2026: $51,700
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $14,550
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage at the building's 50% financing limit. Confirm the current transfer fee with building management; the linked calculator does not include it.
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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 — document the condition of original detail and compare matched sales before assigning it a 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 Deutsche Bank Center (formerly 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.
Views depend on the apartment. Central Park lies to the east; West 69th and 70th are residential streets. Views vary by floor, position and exposure, and no view is protected without a recorded instrument.
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. The tax rate steps up at thresholds including $2M and $5M.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 91 Central Park West, also evaluate:
- 101 Central Park West — Schwartz & Gross 1929–30 co-op, immediately north (holding-company ownership permitted)
- 55 Central Park West — Schwartz & Gross 1930 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
More Central Park West buildings
- 65 Central Park West — 1927 co-op by Emery Roth
- 75 Central Park West (The Chatham Court) — 1929 co-op by Rosario Candela
- The Brentmore (88 Central Park West) — 1910 co-op by Schwartz & Gross
- 101 Central Park West — 1929 co-op by Schwartz & Gross
- The Majestic (115 Central Park West) — 1931 co-op by Jacques Delamarre with Irwin S. Chanin
- The Langham (135 Central Park West) — 1907 by Clinton & Russell
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Central Park West — read The Roebling Team Guide to Central Park West.
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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