The Bolivar (230 Central Park West)
230 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
BBL 1011970029 · BIN 1031232
- Year built
- 1926
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 164
- Floors
- 18
- Land
- Owned by the building's owners
- The Roebling Research Desk's building record, 2003
- 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
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Flip tax
- Requires confirmation
- Sources differ. Confirm with building management.
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
- Flip tax
- Requires confirmation
- Subletting
- Permitted — the corporation collects sublet fees and holds tenant sublet deposits
- Land
- Owned
- Tax status
- Participates in the NYC Cooperative/Condominium Property Tax Abatement Program, the STAR Abatement Program, and the Veterans Abatement Program; abatements are passed through to eligible shareholders, and the Board imposes assessments approximately equal to the abatements
Compiled by The Roebling Research Desk from the building’s offering plan, amendments, and related building documents (primary source dated 2003). Reported and subject to confirmation. 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
- $2.8M
- 4 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $495K – $4.5M
- Listing discount
- 3.1%
- Recorded transfers
- 123
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The Bolivar is among the most architecturally distinctive Neo-Georgian residential buildings on Central Park West — a 1926 Nathan Korn composition whose handsome red-brick construction, terra-cotta trim, decorative quoins, and ornamented window surrounds on its lower three and upper two floors distinguish it from the limestone-heavy Beaux-Arts and Art Deco vocabularies of most CPW landmarks. The Neo-Georgian style was an architecturally conservative choice for 1926, when Art Deco was beginning to define the avenue's new construction — and the result is a building that reads as quietly stately rather than dramatically modern, which has aged well across its century of operation.
The building's name is generally taken to refer to the equestrian statue of Simón Bolívar that President Warren G. Harding unveiled in 1921 — five years before the building's construction — on Summit Rock, inside Central Park near West 83rd Street, directly across the avenue from the building's site. The Central Park Conservancy records that the statue was moved to the park's Sixth Avenue entrance (now Bolivar Plaza) in 1951. The name also fits the 1920s fashion in Manhattan apartment-house naming, which often reached for historical and continental references.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, the Bolivar converted to a cooperative in 1984 — a relatively late conversion among CPW pre-wars, but one that produced a stable institutional culture grounded in the building's then-active rental tenant base.
For buyers who want pre-war architecture, an architectural style distinct from CPW's dominant Beaux-Arts and Art Deco vocabularies, and a mid-CPW location with strong daily-life conveniences, the Bolivar is a thoughtful choice.
Architecture and unit composition
Apartments at the Bolivar range across one-bedrooms (typically 700–1,000 sf), substantial two- and three-bedroom configurations (1,200–2,200 sf), and larger combined and four-bedroom layouts. The Neo-Georgian facade detailing — quoins, decorative window surrounds, terra-cotta trim — is most pronounced on the lower three and upper two floors, producing visual interest at street-level approach and at the building's roofline.
Pre-war signatures throughout: high ceilings, formal entry galleries, library-living combinations, period kitchens (typically renovated multiple times). Original architectural detail is preserved to varying degrees apartment-to-apartment.
Park-facing apartments occupy the eastern flank with direct Central Park views; corner Park-facing units (Park + cross-street exposure) command meaningful view premium.
Building operations
The Bolivar operates as a full-service pre-war cooperative with 24-hour doorman, concierge, attended lobby, on-site superintendent, and the standard CPW co-op service signature. The building's mid-sized scale (164 apartments by listing records; city tax records list 113 residential units, so confirm the current count with the managing agent) produces more institutional anonymity than smaller CPW peers like the Brentmore or Langham, but less than the largest CPW landmarks like the Century or the Alden.
The building converted to cooperative ownership in 1984 — a relatively late conversion compared to peer CPW pre-wars. Four decades as a self-governed co-op have produced an established institutional culture.
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; 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 October 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
- Requires confirmationSources differ. Confirm with building management.
Purchase
13 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Processing Fee for any application with more than One co-applicantConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount 200 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application Processing FeePaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit/Background Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Building Processing FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| New York State Stamp TaxPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount Equal to $0.05/share | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditionalConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $150 (If applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalConditions: If financingPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $325 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $750 | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In DepositPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out DepositPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
12 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Processing FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Monthly Sublease FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Equal to 20% of the greater of: a) the monthly maintenance charge for the apartment or b) the monthly sublease rent payable by the subtenant | Refundable Not stated |
| Move Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Additional Processing Fee for any application with more than One co-applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application Processing FeePaid to managementRequired | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $550 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit/Background Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant/adult occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Sublease DepositOnce the sublease has expired, the subtenant has vacated the apartment and it has been confirmed that the building has been left in good order and that the shareholder has resumed possession of the apartmentPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Equal to two (2) month's maintenance | Refundable Refundable |
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Sublease FeeRecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount Equal to 40% of the greater of: a) the monthly maintenance charge for the apartment or b) the monthly sublease rent payable by the subtenant | Refundable Not stated |
| Lease Renewal Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $200 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
4 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Recognition Agreement Review FeeConditionalConditions: If ApplicablePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $400 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to managementRequired | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
Ownership transfer
27 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit/Background Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| New York State Stamp TaxPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount Equal to $0.05/share | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditionalConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $150 (If applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalConditions: If financingPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $325 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $750 | Refundable Not stated |
| Flip TaxPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount Equal to 2% of the Sale Price | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Transfer: trust
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Transfer: estate
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to managementRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $600 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit/Background Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In FeePaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move Out FeePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $100 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| New York State Stamp TaxPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount Equal to $0.05/share | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review FeeConditionalConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $150 (If applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalConditions: If financingPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $325 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $750 | Refundable Not stated |
| Flip TaxPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount Equal to 2% of the Sale Price | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable 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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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 conditionsPermitted — the corporation collects sublet fees and holds tenant sublet depositsSource: The Roebling Research Desk's building record, 2003
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- PermittedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $651 per room a monthMedian of 8 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.30 per square foot a monthMedian of 3 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
- Concierge
- YesSource: recent listing records
- Attended lobby
- YesSource: 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
- Fitness room, roof deckSource: 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
- $30,026/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $22
- Modeled exposure split equally across 113 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; co-op shareholders are typically charged by share allocation.
- At the 164 residences in our building profile: $0 – $15. The two counts differ; confirm the count with the building.
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
See full Local Law 97 analysis — emissions history, scenarios, methodology →Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. A filed Safe grade is not a guarantee of current condition: owners still maintain the facade and, where required, observe parapets each year. Future inspection timing (Local Law 49 of 2025 changed the cycle framework from October 1, 2026), repair and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
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 October 2026.
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 | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 8E | 4 BR · 4 BA | $4,450,000 | -1.1% | |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 6AB | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,800 sf | $4,125,000 | $2,292/sf | -2.9% |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 15IJ | 2 BR · 1.5 BA | $1,250,000 | -16.4% | |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 3G | 1 BR · 2.5 BA | $1,075,000 | -10.0% | |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 7KL | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,930,000 | -3.3% | |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 10K | 1 BR · 1 BA | $1,185,000 | -3.3% | |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 6H | 1 BA · 322 sf | $495,000 | $1,537/sf | +0.0% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 3CD | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $2,534,000 | +10.4% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,906/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. Floor-adjusted means each sale is restated to a constant mix of floors, so the figure can differ from the plain median of the sales listed above. Median listing discount 3.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2005 | 7AB | $2,295,000 |
| Sep 2, 2003 | 2DEFG | $2,000,000 |
| Aug 13, 2003 | 4D | $975,000 |
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 1-01197-0029). 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; square footage on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
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What to know if you’re buying
Confirm the board's requirements. Pied-à-terre use is permitted and subletting is permitted with conditions; confirm the board's current financing, liquidity and application requirements from its governing documents and application instructions.
Neo-Georgian architecture is distinctive on CPW. Buyers who specifically want this architectural style (as opposed to CPW's dominant Beaux-Arts or Art Deco) have limited alternatives — the Bolivar is one of the only Neo-Georgian buildings on the avenue.
Mid-CPW positioning produces strong daily-life conveniences. The building's location between 83rd and 84th puts buyers within walking distance of the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park's reservoir, and the Columbus Avenue retail corridor.
Renovation is constrained by historic district status and the building's age. Renovation respecting Neo-Georgian period elements is the expected path.
Views depend on the apartment. Central Park at the eastern flank; West 83rd and 84th 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
Pricing is competitive within mid-CPW pre-war inventory. Apartments compete primarily with peer mid-CPW co-ops; the Bolivar's Neo-Georgian architectural distinction is a niche selling point for buyers who specifically want this style.
Buyer pool spans domestic primary-residence buyers who value pre-war architecture, mid-CPW location, and the building's specific architectural character.
Mansion tax effects matter. Run pricing through the Mansion Tax Calculator.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering The Bolivar, also evaluate:
- The Alden (225 CPW) — Roth pre-war apartment-hotel-turned-coop, immediately south
- The Beresford (211 CPW) — Roth three-tower landmark, nearby
- The Eldorado (300 CPW) — Art Deco twin-tower, north
- The Ardsley (320 CPW) — Roth Art Deco, far north
- The Apthorp (390 West End at 79th) — prewar landmark residential alternative; confirm current ownership form
More Central Park West buildings
- The Beresford, 211 Central Park West — 1929 co-op by Emery Roth
- The Alden (225 Central Park West) — 1925 co-op by Emery Roth
- 227 Central Park West — 1889 co-op
- 239 Central Park West — 1926 co-op by Sugarman & Berger
- 241 Central Park West — 1930 by Schwartz & Gross
- The Orwell House (257 Central Park West) — 1906 co-op by Mulliken & Moeller
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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