The Ardsley (320 Central Park West)

Apartments range across one-bedrooms (in the smaller original layouts), two- and three-bedroom configurations (typical at 1,200–2,400 sf), and larger four- and five-bedroom layouts including several combined and full-floor configurations. The Mayan-inspired Art Deco detailing on the building's facade is echoed in apartment interiors through geometric moldings, period details, and original parquet floors preserved to varying degrees.

Pre-war signatures throughout: high beamed ceilings, formal entry galleries, great closet space (a notable Ardsley feature), substantial primary suites. Many apartments have been thoughtfully renovated; a number include in-unit washer/dryer installations, which the building permits.

Park-facing apartments occupy the eastern flank — direct Central Park views from low to high floors, with the higher floors capturing extended views of the Reservoir and the Park's northern landscape.

The Ardsley operates as a full-service white-glove pre-war co-op with 24-hour doorman coverage, on-site superintendent and engineering staff, and a comprehensive amenity package: newly renovated lobby (Scott Salvator interiors), fitness center, children's playroom, two separate bike rooms, multiple storage rooms, and a lending library. The amenity scope is notably broader than many comparable-era CPW co-ops.

The Ardsley converted to cooperative ownership in 1971 — the earliest CPW pre-war conversion among Phase 1 and Phase 2 buildings we cover (predating Brentmore 1959, Majestic 1958, Dakota 1961, Beresford 1962). The building has operated continuously as a self-managed co-op since.

Financing at the Ardsley is meaningfully more accessible than peer CPW co-ops. As of January 2026, the building permits up to 65% financing on initial purchase, subject to board review and approval. This is substantially higher than the 50% caps at the San Remo, 55 CPW, and the Prasada, and meaningfully more accommodating for buyers who don't want to deploy 50%+ in cash.

Flip tax: 2% of gross sales price, paid by Seller — the standard NYC allocation.

The building participates in the NYC Cooperative & Condominium Property Tax Abatement Program for qualifying primary-residence shareholders.

Property is managed by Orsid.

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.

Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $2,219/sf across 2 sales. Median listing discount 3.1% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.

Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-01205-0034) 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; square footage on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.

Board approval is rigorous. The Ardsley's board reviews carefully but operates with somewhat more institutional flexibility than the most stringent tier-one CPW boards. Strong financial profiles and primary-residence intent are advantageous.

Financing is more accommodating than peer CPW pre-wars. The 65% financing cap (versus 50% at the most conservative CPW co-ops) meaningfully broadens the buyer pool. For buyers who don't want to commit 50%+ in cash at close, the Ardsley is one of the more accessible tier-one CPW addresses.

Pet policy is genuinely welcoming. Unlike some CPW co-ops where pets are merely "tolerated," the Ardsley publicly states "pets are welcome" — a meaningful signal for dog-owning buyers.

Washer/dryers in-unit are permitted. This is uncommon among pre-war Manhattan co-ops and a real quality-of-life advantage.

Northern CPW positioning means a quieter daily-life experience. Buyers should evaluate how the location fits their daily routine — the Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, and Columbus Circle are further away than from southern CPW buildings; the upper Park entrances and the Reservoir are at the doorstep.

Renovation is constrained by landmark status and pre-war Art Deco detail. Renovation respecting period elements is the expected path. Alteration agreements follow customary pre-war co-op patterns.

View permanence is excellent. Central Park at the eastern flank, residential streets surrounding.

Pricing is competitive within northern CPW pre-war inventory. Apartments compete primarily with the Eldorado (300 CPW), the Manhasset (392 CPW), and (for non-CPW alternatives) buildings on Riverside Drive and West End Avenue.

Buyer pool is broader than at the most stringent CPW co-ops. The 65% financing cap, pet-welcoming policy, and W/D permission combine to attract a wider buyer profile than peer pre-war CPW buildings.

Mansion tax cliff effects matter. Apartments commonly transact above $2M and not infrequently above $5M for Park-facing and combined units. Run pricing through the Mansion Tax Calculator.

Closing timelines are co-op standard. 4–8 weeks from contract signing to closing.

Seller-paid 2% flip tax is the standard NYC allocation; build this into net-proceeds calculations.

If you're considering The Ardsley, also evaluate:

• The Eldorado (300 CPW) — Art Deco twin-tower landmark, immediately south
• The Manhasset (392 CPW) — pre-war co-op, further north
• The Beresford (211 CPW) — Roth three-tower landmark, more central CPW
• The San Remo (145 CPW) — Roth twin-tower landmark, central CPW
• 101 Central Park West — pre-war co-op, mid-CPW
• The Belnord (225 W 86th) — pre-war landmark, larger institutional culture

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 The Ardsley, 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.