The Majestic (115 Central Park West)
115 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023
Lincoln Square, Upper West Side
BBL 1011240027 · BIN 1028618
- Year built
- 1931
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- About 220
- Floors
- 29
- Landmark status
- 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
- Washer/dryer
- Permitted
- Flip tax
- 2% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted.
- Washer / dryer
- Permitted in-unit.
- Pets
- Permitted, subject to Board approval.
- Co-purchasing
- Parents purchasing for children not permitted.
- Guarantors
- Permitted.
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, 2002–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 3BR median, 2023–2026
- $4.9M
- 10 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $2.1M – $20.5M
- Listing discount
- 11.7%
- Recorded transfers
- 201
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The Majestic was completed in 1931 by Irwin S. Chanin's development firm — the same group behind Manhattan's Chanin Building (122 East 42nd) and other significant Art Deco commercial work. The building's architecture, executed by Jacques Delamarre, brings the streamlined Deco vocabulary that Chanin had refined in commercial work into residential form: twin stepped towers with horizontal banding (in contrast to the Eldorado's vertical fluting), terracotta accents, and a distinctive corner-turning south elevation that addresses West 71st Street with particular flourish.
The Majestic's proximity to Central Park's southwestern corner — within walking reach of Tavern on the Green and the Lincoln Center cultural corridor — gives it a different daily-life character than the more residential CPW buildings further north. For buyers who use Lincoln Center, Deutsche Bank Center (formerly Time Warner Center) and Columbus Circle, compare the routes from this address with the other CPW buildings under consideration.
Development history. The Chanin Construction Co. bought the old Hotel Majestic on April 25, 1929, with Irwin S. Chanin personally designing the streamlined Art Deco replacement. Originally pitched at 45 stories and $16 million, the 1929 stock market crash forced a scale-back to 31 floors. The building was completed in 1931. Original residents included theatrical impresario Samuel L. "Roxy" Rothafel, playwright Harry Hershfield, and Jimmy Durante (who signed a lease in 1933).
Notable historical events. Bruno Richard Hauptmann was hired as the Majestic's building carpenter in early 1932 and quit on April 2, 1932 — the day the Lindbergh ransom was paid. He was later convicted and executed for the Lindbergh baby's kidnapping and murder. Twenty-five years later, on May 2, 1957, mob boss Frank Costello was shot in the head in the Majestic's lobby; he survived. Few residential buildings in Manhattan have a comparable two-event criminal-history record.
Architecture and unit composition
Apartments range from compact one- and two-bedrooms (700–1,400 sf) to substantial three- and four-bedroom configurations (2,000–4,500 sf), with the highest-floor tower units offering remarkable views of Central Park, the southern Manhattan skyline, the Hudson, and the bridges.
The Art Deco interiors retain significant original detail in many apartments — geometric moldings, period kitchens (typically renovated), original parquet floors. Tower units feature distinctive corner exposures and the building's characteristic stepped silhouette that creates terraces and unusual room shapes at certain altitudes.
Park-facing apartments occupy the eastern flank — direct Central Park views from low to mid floors, with the highest tower units commanding wide-angle views.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of September 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
- Equal to 2% of the purchase price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Purchase
8 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $200 for any application that has more than one (1) Co-Applicant or more than one (1) Financial Statement Form | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $725 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount 150 Per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Power of Attorney Review Fee, check must be certified or attorney escrowConditionalConditions: If applicablePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $150 (If applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Recognition Agreement Fee, check must be certified or attorney escrowConditionalConditions: If financingPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $325 (if applicable) | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing Fee, check must be certified or attorney escrowPaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $775 | Refundable Not stated |
| Litigation Search FeePer applicantPaid to a third party | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $650 per applicant litigation search fee payable to Phillips Nizer | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
2 items
Management's “less refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management's “more refinance” schedule
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Ownership transfer
21 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $750 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Lost Stock and Lease Affidavit Preparation FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $400 | Refundable Not stated |
| Lost Stock and Lease Review FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $400 | Refundable Not stated |
| New Stock and Lease FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $800 if you have lost your stock certificate and proprietary lease, $1000 if you have a mortgage and your lender has lost your stock and lease OR if transfer is due to shareholder death | Refundable Not stated |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $325 if financing | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $800 if requesting a stock transfer | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $775 | Refundable Not stated |
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 management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $750 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Lost Stock and Lease Affidavit Preparation FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $400 | Refundable Not stated |
| Lost Stock and Lease Review FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $400 | Refundable Not stated |
| New Stock and Lease FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $800 if you have lost your stock certificate and proprietary lease, $1000 if you have a mortgage and your lender has lost your stock and lease OR if transfer is due to shareholder death | Refundable Not stated |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $325 if financing | Refundable Not stated |
| Transfer FeeConditionalPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $800 if requesting a stock transfer | Refundable Not stated |
| Closing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | When At closing | Amount $775 | Refundable Not stated |
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
- Guarantors
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Parent buying for an employed child
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Parent buying for a student child
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Purchase or lease by a corporation
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 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 conditionsRestrictedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Short-term rentals
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Considering an apartment here? Send Corey the listing to discuss the sublet and pied-à-terre rules for that apartment.
Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- In-unit washer/dryer
- PermittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
Considering an apartment here? Send Corey the listing to confirm the pet and washer/dryer rules for that apartment.
Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $995 per room a monthMedian of 15 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.59 per square foot a monthMedian of 4 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: recent listing records
- Concierge
- YesSource: recent listing records
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
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
- $184,984/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $65
- Modeled exposure split equally across 238 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).
Penalties shown are amounts DOB assessed against filings on record across 2005–10 to 2020–25. The FISP dataset does not record whether they were paid, contested or remain open, so treat the figure as history rather than a current balance and confirm the building’s standing with the managing agent.
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed September 2026.
Recent sales
The Majestic's pricing pattern across 2024–2026 is shaped by line, not floor: Park-facing C/E/W combined residences trade at material premiums to the interior G/H/K/L lines on the same floors. Premium pricing is concentrated in the combined cross-line configurations, such as a combined high-floor residence with two terraces and northward sightlines over the Dakota. Discount activity remains rational, and buyers in the standard one-line configurations have had more room to negotiate on apartments that sit on the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | 9B | 4 BR · 4.5 BA · 3,000 sf | $7,250,000 | $2,417/sf | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | 10D | 3 BR · 2.5 BA | $8,350,000 | +1.2% | |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 2F | 3 BR · 3.5 BA · 3,000 sf | $4,872,000 | $1,624/sf | -2.6% |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 7C | 4 BR · 4.5 BA · 4,000 sf | $13,000,000 | $3,250/sf | -13.3% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 6K | 4 BR · 3 BA | $3,150,000 | -12.5% | |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 9A | 4 BR · 4 BA | $4,425,000 | -3.8% | |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 4E | 3 BR · 3 BA | $5,200,000 | -9.6% | |
| May 30, 2025 | 18JK | 3 BR · 4 BA | $7,100,000 | -10.7% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,886/sf (floor-adjusted) across 3 sales. 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 5.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2008 | 30C | $6,995,000 |
| Feb 1, 2006 | 26F | $2,975,000 |
| Nov 22, 2005 | 29C | $825,000 |
| May 23, 2005 | 8F | $3,200,000 |
| Nov 1, 2004 | 24F | $2,150,000 |
| Oct 15, 2003 | 5E | $6,500,000 |
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 1-01124-0027). 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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At the recent median sale of $5.04M (10 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 22, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $127,894 to close, or 2.5% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $113,344
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $14,550
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest.
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What to know if you’re buying
Board approval is rigorous. The Majestic's board reviews carefully. Confirm the building's current financing, liquidity, ownership, occupancy and subletting requirements from its governing documents and application instructions.
Pied-à-terre use is permitted. Confirm the current rules in the proprietary lease and house rules.
Confirm the renovation review for the actual scope. Individual-landmark status does not itself establish a ban on modernizing apartment interiors. LPC permission is required for interior work needing a DOB permit or affecting the exterior, and for work to designated interior landmarks; some ordinary maintenance is exempt. Review the cooperative’s separate alteration requirements and ask LPC which permit and review path apply.
Daily-life proximity to Lincoln Center / Columbus Circle. This is a notable feature for buyers who use the cultural and retail corridor at the southern end of CPW heavily.
Views depend on the apartment. Central Park at the eastern flank, residential streets surrounding. 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 tier-one within CPW pre-war. Apartments compete primarily with the San Remo, Beresford, and Eldorado. The Majestic's southern CPW positioning attracts a slightly different buyer profile than the more residentially-quiet northern stretches.
Marketing reaches domestic and international buyers. Confirm the board's current requirements for non-US-resident buyers before an offer. Sellers should expect the marketing to reach both pools.
Mansion tax effects matter. Run pricing through the Mansion Tax Calculator.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering The Majestic, also evaluate:
- The San Remo (145 CPW) — Roth twin-tower landmark, more central CPW
- The Eldorado (300 CPW) — Art Deco twin-tower landmark, northern CPW
- The Beresford (211 CPW) — Roth three-tower landmark
- The Century (25 CPW) — Art Deco twin-tower, farther south
- 15 Central Park West — newer condo alternative
- The Dakota (1 W 72nd) — adjacent CPW co-op
More Central Park West buildings
- The Brentmore (88 Central Park West) — 1910 co-op by Schwartz & Gross
- 91 Central Park West — 1929 co-op by Schwartz & Gross
- 101 Central Park West — 1929 co-op by Schwartz & Gross
- The Langham (135 Central Park West) — 1907 by Clinton & Russell
- The San Remo, 145 Central Park West — 1930 co-op by Emery Roth
- The Kenilworth (151 Central Park West) — 1908 co-op by Townsend, Steinle & Haskell
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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