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The Beresford, 211 Central Park West, #2C

$3,200,000 | 2 beds, 2 baths
Building Profile  | 
32 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 30, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($95,000) on Oct 23
    Days on Market: 32
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 1,300 times
Monthly Maintenance: $4,465
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $10,591
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $15,056
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($1,600,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Location: Prestigious Beresford Building
  • This property is located in the prestigious Beresford building, one of the Upper West Side’s finest Emery Roth buildings. It offers a front row seat to the festivities the evening before The Macys’ Thanksgiving Day Parade and is in a premiere Central Park location, overlooking the American Museum of Natural History and The Rose Planetarium.
  • Architectural Details: Original and Custom Features
  • The home boasts original architectural details including an ornate mantel, detailed plaster moldings, and hardwood floors. Custom features include ceiling art, down lights, built-ins throughout the bedrooms, and a custom built-in buffet in the dining room.
  • Bathrooms and Kitchen: Marble and Stainless Steel
  • The property features en-suite windowed marble bathrooms in excellent condition and a windowed kitchen with original St. Charles Cabinets in excellent condition and Stainless Steel Appliances. There is also a separate pantry with stacked W/D and additional storage space.

Description

Beresford Gem! Rarely available and truly special, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom south facing home with wonderful views is in Excellent Condition. The Beresford is one of the Upper West Side’s finest Emery Roth buildings.

Apartment 2C is extraordinary in every sense; elegant, sophisticated, and exquisite are words that come to mind. From this high second floor apartment, there are wonderful views of The Rose Planetarium which is dramatically lit in the evening, the beautifully landscaped Theodore Roosevelt Park and Central Park.

This incredible vantage point is also a front row seat to the festivities the evening before The Macys’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, where West 81st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue is a staging area for the giant balloons.

One enters the apartment from the beautifully decorated private elevator landing into a gracious entrance gallery. Off of the gallery is the grand formal living room with WBFP.

There are three oversized south facing windows affording wonderful natural light and glorious views of The Rose Planetarium, Theodore Roosevelt Park, and Central Park. This room has exquisite original architectural details including an ornate mantel, detailed plaster moldings, and hardwood floors. In addition, there are custom ceiling art and down lights strategically situated about the room.

The second bedroom is also accessed from the entrance gallery. This room has custom built-ins throughout, including bedside tables, desk, and cabinet with draws. There is an en-suite windowed marble bathroom, with oversized stall shower, in excellent condition.

The entrance gallery leads to a large foyer which has custom built-ins and from here, the primary bedroom, dining room and kitchen are accessed.

The primary bedroom has two oversized south facing windows affording the same light and views as the living room.

There is a wall of custom built-ins, two closets and an en-suite marble bathroom with tub (glass enclosure) and custom vanity.

The show-stopping dining room has a tray ceiling with recessed lighting and along with the custom art and down lights Is quite striking. The walls have painted panels with metal accents, and there is a beautiful custom built-in buffet.

The windowed kitchen has a full complement of original St. Charles Cabinets which are in excellent condition. Stainless Steel Appliances, including a Dynasty Stove, Best Brand Chimney Hood, Bosch D/W, and Sub-Zero Refrigerator.

The separate Pantry has the stacked W/D along with additional storage space.

Elegance of old world details and grand scale are in abundance, including generously proportioned rooms, high ceilings, and oversized casement windows. Original prewar details include hardwood floors, ceiling plaster moldings, doors and hardware (knobs and bullet hinges), ornate mantel and St. Charles Cabinets.

Notable Additional Features: Central A/C in the living room and primary bedroom, PTAC units in the dining room and second bedroom, art and down lights throughout the apartment, all closets are built-out, and custom millwork throughout.

The Beresford offers great amenities including a state of the art fitness center, lobby attendants, on-site management office, live-in resident manager, private storage (waiting list), bike storage, and central laundry room Pet Friendly! There is a 2% flip tax.

TRULY A WONDERFUL APARTMENT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION IN AN EXCEPTIONAL BUILDING.

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About The Beresford, 211 Central Park West

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The Beresford, 211 Central Park West has received a CityRealty Rating of 97, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

30
Out of 44
+
30
Out of 36
+
27
Out of 39
+
10
=
97
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Discrete 1 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
Present 1 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
Part of Historic District 1 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Outstanding 5 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 40 blocks 2 out of 5 points
Views:
Dazzling 4 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Stunning 5 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
2 4 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
11-14 Feet 3 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Substantial 2 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Elevator Operator
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Courtyard
  • Laundry Room
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces
  • Landmarked

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Pros
  • One of the city's grandest and most desirable addresses
  • Central Laundry Room
  • Roof deck
  • Elevators are shared by few apartments
  • High ceilings
  • Lavish lobbies
  • Spectacular- protected views from most apartments
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • High traffic as 81st Street is entrance to cross-town Central Park road
  • Tourists flocking to nearby American Museum of Natural History
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Subways

  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West 0.08 miles
  1. 1
at Broadway 0.43 miles

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