279 Central Park West, Unit 8B - 3 Bed Apt for Sale for $7,995,000

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279 Central Park West, #8B

$7,995,000 ($3,609 per ft²) | 3 beds, 4 baths | Approx. 2,215 ft²

Building Profile |

392 days on Market

Key Details

Listed: Oct 26, 2023

Days on Market: 392

Building Type: Condominium

Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Listing viewed 252 times

Monthly Common Charges: $4,057

Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $4,407

Total Taxes & Fees: $8,464 ($3.82/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $42,424

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $50,888 ($22.97/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($1,599,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

Prime Location: This one-of-a-kind, completely renovated apartment is located on Central Park West, offering stunning views of Central Park and its large reservoir. The prime location also provides convenient access to public transportation and the subway.
High-End Features: The apartment boasts high ceilings of approximately 8’ 9", oversized inset bay windows for ample natural light, and smart home compatibility. It also features custom closets, floating ceilings, and a wireless home sound system.
Luxurious Kitchen and Laundry: The elegant kitchen is equipped with custom poliform cabinets, slate countertops, and high-end professional appliances from Miele and Sub-Zero. The apartment also includes a spacious laundry room with a Miele washer & dryer.
Spacious Bedrooms: The apartment offers three generously proportioned bedrooms, each with en-suite baths. Some apartments in the building also offer duplex options and many terraces.
Building Amenities: The architecturally renowned condominium building by Costas Kondylis offers premium amenities such as a full-time doorman, dedicated concierge, and resident manager. Additional amenities include private storage options, an indoor-outdoor playroom, a fitness center, and secure bike storage.
Exclusivity and Elegance: The building, paneled in dark wood, features curved-glass corner windows and revolving entrance doors. With only 38 apartments in the building, residents are ensured exclusivity.

Description

Presenting 279 Central Park West, #8B, a one-of-a-kind, Central Park-facing apartment completely renovated that you can call home. Step into a world of opulence, with this stunning apartment, boasting captivating views of Central Park through oversized inset bay windows that stretch an impressive 35 feet along the West Side of the park. With ceilings soaring to approximately 8’ 9", natural light floods the gracious dining and living room, creating an inviting atmosphere enriched by bespoke finishes and smart home compatibility, marrying homeliness with refinement. A chef’s dream, the elegant kitchen showcases custom poliform cabinets that open and close automatically, slate countertops, and high-end professional appliances from Miele and sub-zero to cater to your culinary desires. This exquisite residence offers three generously proportioned bedrooms, each with en-suite baths, totaling four full baths. Additional highlights include a spacious laundry room complete with a Miele washer & dryer, and sink.

Custom closets, floating ceilings, and a wireless home sound system, ensuring a life of luxury and convenience. 279 Central Park West, an architecturally renowned condominium building by Costas Kondylis, offers an array of premium services and amenities. Enjoy a 24/7 full-time doorman, dedicated concierge, resident manager, private storage options, indoor-outdoor playroom, fitness center, and secure bike storage. 2.5% flip tax to be paid by the buyer applies. Meticulously maintained and renovated, this luxury residence ensures an elevated standard of living in the heart of Central Park West’s coveted Gold Coast, perfect for those seeking an exclusive, opulent lifestyle.

Listing courtesy of Compass

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About 279 Central Park West

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

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

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

Condo
Built in 1988
38 Apartments
23 Floors

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

About this Building

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

at Central Park West and 88th 0.07 miles

at Broadway 0.42 miles

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279 Central Park West, #8B

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

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Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

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