One-time costs: Refundable Holding Deposit (To hold your apartment off the market. Always refundable or applied to your security deposit.) - $500; Non-Refundable App Fee (For determining an Applicant's eligibility as permitted by local law) - $17 ---- Due at Lease Start: Security Deposit - varies; Utility Set Up Fee (For costs related to third-party billing services) - $10 ---- Mandatory Monthly Recurring: Amenity Use Fee (For the use of the community's amenities. Charged per apartment.) - $80; Utility Billing Fee (For costs related to third-party utility billing services) - $5 ---- Required Estimated Utilities (based on rolling average, actual charges may vary based on usage, occupancy, square footage or other factors): Electric - Paid to Provider; Water - $15-$30; Sewer - $19-$45; Gas/Central Boiler - $21-$30 ---- Additional Options: Bike Storage (For the use of a bike storage space) - $15; Storage (For the use of a storage space) - $215; Pet - Cat (For the benefit of having a pet at the Community) - $100; Pet - Dog (For the benefit of having a pet at the Community) - $100. West 96th Apartments in Manhattan is located between 96th and 97th Streets. Enjoy the convenience of being one block from B and C trains, 1-1/2 blocks from the 1, 2, 3 express trains, one block from Central Park and three blocks from Riverside Park. Find amazing dining and shopping right outside your door. Relax at our upgraded rooftop sundeck or garden courtyard or enjoy a work out in the fitness center. Many homes are newly-renovated, featuring hardwood flooring, granite countertops, stylish white-on-white cabinetry, energy-efficient stainless steel appliances and environmentally friendly finishes as well as private patios with incredible views of Central Park West. No broker fee. Amenities: childrens playroom, concierge, shared outdoor space, doorman, elevator, fios available, parking, gym, live in super, storage space, central ac, dishwasher, parking (garage), courtyard, garden, roof deck. Available 2026-09-25. 12-story building. Built 1988.