The Ardsley (320 Central Park West)
320 Central Park West, New York, NY 10025
Upper West Side
BBL 1012050034 · BIN 1031626
- Year built
- 1931
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 169
- Floors
- 22
- Landmark
- Designated
- Pets
- Pets welcome
- Subletting
- Permitted with board approval
- Managing agent
- Orsid New York
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
- $2.5M
- Recent range
- $678K – $7.8M
- Listing discount
- 5.6%
- Recorded transfers
- 169
The Ardsley is Emery Roth's final and most stylistically adventurous CPW residential building. Completed in 1931 — after the San Remo (1930), the Beresford (1929), and the Eldorado (1931) had established Roth as the defining residential architect of Central Park West — the Ardsley departed from the classical and Italianate vocabularies of his earlier work and embraced full Art Deco, with massing and ornamental detail explicitly inspired by ancient Mayan temple architecture. The result is one of CPW's most architecturally distinctive buildings and a fitting capstone to Roth's CPW oeuvre.
The Ardsley occupies a corner position at CPW and 92nd Street, looking south down the Park toward the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir and the Central Park Tennis Center. Its northern CPW location — adjacent to but further north than the Eldorado (300 CPW) — places it in the most residential stretch of CPW, with a quieter daily-life character than the more central CPW buildings closer to the Museum of Natural History or Lincoln Center.
The building converted to a cooperative in 1971 — the earliest CPW pre-war conversion among the buildings we cover. Six decades as a self-governed co-op have produced a mature institutional culture; recent capital reinvestment (most visibly a comprehensive lobby renovation) has refreshed the building without compromising its Art Deco character.
For buyers who want pre-war Art Deco architecture, a quieter UWS location, and somewhat more accessible financing terms than the most conservative CPW co-ops, the Ardsley is a thoughtful fit.
Architecture and unit composition
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.
Building operations
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.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $7,378/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $3
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 →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 | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | 14D | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,100 sf | $1,150,000 | $1,045/sf | -4.1% |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 2D | 1 BR · 1 BA | $740,000 | -1.3% | |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 2I | 5 BR · 5 BA · 3,150 sf | $2,300,000 | $730/sf | -31.3% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 18B | 4 BR · 3,500 sf | $7,750,000 | $2,214/sf | -12.9% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | B18 | 4 BR · 4.5 BA · 3,500 sf | $7,750,000 | $2,214/sf | -12.9% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 12J | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,969,500 | -9.9% | |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 7L | 2 BR · 2 BA | $2,040,000 | +3.3% | |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 9K | 3 BR · 2 BA | $2,200,000 | +0.2% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $878/sf across 2 sales. Median listing discount 2.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2009 | 11A | $2,995,000 |
| Apr 13, 2006 | PH20 | $5,995,000 |
| Nov 10, 2003 | 4B | $1,100,000 |
| Oct 2, 2003 | PH15I | $4,395,000 |
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 1-01205-0034) 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.
What to know if you’re buying
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.
What to know if you’re selling
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.
Comparable buildings
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 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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