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279 Central Park West, #14B

$6,500,000 ($2,989 per ft2) | 3 beds, 3 baths | Approx. 2,175 ft2
Building Profile  | 
59 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 30, 2024
    Days on Market: 59
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 151 times
Monthly Common Charges: $4,576
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $3,631
Total Taxes & Fees: $8,207 ($3.77/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $34,491
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $42,698 ($19.63/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($1,300,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Luxurious Corner Condominium: This stunning corner condominium offers breathtaking Central Park views from every room, unique curved-glass corner windows, and no protruding air-conditioners. The sun-drenched Great Room features large bay windows and an electric fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
  • Prime Location: Located in the tranquil Upper West Side, near the American Museum of Natural History, major subway lines, acclaimed restaurants, gourmet food markets, and boutique shops. The building offers fine views of Central Park and its large reservoir, and is conveniently close to public transportation and the Subway.
  • Spacious Bedrooms with Park Views: The primary bedroom suite boasts side Park views, a walk-in closet, and a spa-like en-suite bathroom. The second and third bedrooms offer versatility and also feature side Park views.
  • Convenient Features and Design: The condominium includes a convenient laundry room equipped with a Bosch Washer/Dryer and Sub-Zero freezer drawers, central air conditioning, hardwood floors throughout, and an attractive lobby paneled in dark wood.
  • Renowned Architectural Design: The building, designed by renowned architect Costas Kondylis, features some duplex apartments, many terraces, and revolving entrance doors.
  • High-End Kitchen and Amenities: The top-of-the-line chef’s kitchen is equipped with Carrara marble countertops, custom Smallbone cabinetry, and high-end appliances. The building amenities include 24-hour doormen and concierge service, fitness room, indoor and outdoor play areas, private storage, and bike storage.

Description

Discover Breathtaking Central Park Views from EVERY room in this stunning corner condominium home.

Step into a gracious gallery that opens into a sun-drenched Great Room measuring approximately 36 feet long across Central Park. Here, large bay windows frame spectacular views of Central Park, the Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, and the Fifth Avenue and Midtown skyline. A cozy nook in the bay windowed corner invites you to enjoy the ever-changing scenery, especially at night when the city lights sparkle.

The Great Room also features window seats with storage underneath and an electric fireplace with a beautifully carved mantel and built-ins on either side.

Adjacent to the dining area, the stunning new chef’s kitchen is perfectly designed for cooking while allowing you to savor the enchanting views of the Park. This top-of-the-line kitchen boasts Carrara marble countertops, custom Smallbone cabinetry with Macassar ebony and white finishes, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine cooler, Wolf stove, Miele wall oven, microwave and dishwasher, and a garbage disposal.

Tucked away in its own wing, the primary bedroom suite is a true oasis, complete with side Park views, a walk-in closet and a spa-like en-suite bathroom.

This luxurious bathroom is clad in Calacatta Gold marble and features a Bain Ultra air jet bathtub and heated towel racks.

The second and third bedrooms, both with side Park views, are currently configured as a study and a bedroom separated by elegant French doors, offering versatility. One bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, while the other includes a spacious walk-in closet which was a full bathroom and still has the plumbing to convert it back.

Conveniently located near the gallery, a true laundry room is equipped with a Bosch Washer/Dryer, Sub-Zero freezer drawers, and a commercial-grade sink that is perfect for washing a small pup!

Additional highlights of this home include central air conditioning, hardwood floors, and a jewel box powder room with limestone floors and a stunning brass sink.

279 Central Park West is a distinguished boutique condominium overlooking the southern end of the Central Park Reservoir. Designed by renowned architect Costas Kondylis, the building offers fantastic amenities, including 24-hour doormen and concierge service, a fitness room on the 5th floor, indoor and outdoor play areas on the 5th floor, private storage, and bike storage.

Ideally situated in the tranquil Upper West Side, this residence is near the American Museum of Natural History, major subway lines, acclaimed restaurants,
gourmet food markets, and boutique shops, with Central Park in your backyard.

There is a 2.5% capital reserve contribution payable by the purchaser.

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Apartment Amenities

  • River View
Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

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About 279 Central Park West

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279 Central Park West has received a CityRealty Rating of 87, 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

25
Out of 44
+
32
Out of 36
+
21
Out of 39
+
9
=
87
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 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 OK 1 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 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 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 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:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 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:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
2 4 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Many 2 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
None 0 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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Health Club
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Fitness Center
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent

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Pros
  • No protruding air-conditioners
  • Very few apartments
  • Attractive lobby paneled in dark wood
  • Concierge
  • Very convenient public transportation
  • Fine views of Central Park and its large reservoir
  • Some duplex apartments
  • Many terraces
  • Curved-glass corner windows
  • Revolving entrance doors
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Not close to supermarket
  • No sundeck
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Subways

  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West and 88th 0.07 miles
  1. 1
at Broadway 0.42 miles

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