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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  | 
423 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Oct 26, 2023
    Days on Market: 423
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 266 times
Monthly Common Charges: $4,057
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $4,407
Total Taxes & Fees: $8,464 ($3.82/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $42,467
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $50,931 ($22.99/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.

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About 279 Central Park West

87

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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