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The Prasada, 50 Central Park West, #MAISONETTE

$20,000,000 | 5 beds, 4.5 baths
Building Profile  | 
145 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jul 29, 2024
    Days on Market: 145
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 428 times
Monthly Maintenance: $17,583
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $66,396
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $83,979
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($10,000,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Location: Esteemed Neighborhood
  • This one-of-a-kind palatial retreat is located in the prestigious 50 Central Park West neighborhood, conveniently close to Lincoln Center, renowned museums, top restaurants, shopping, and transportation including subway and cross-town buses to East Side on 65th Street.
  • Design and Interior: Luxurious and Unique
  • Designed by renowned Jean-Louis Deniot, this two-story maisonette features a private entrance, attended elevator, soaring 15-foot ceilings, a stately marble fireplace, expansive arched windows with captivating views of Central Park, and custom millwork imported from Paris.
  • Kitchen and Bar: Chef's Sanctuary and Entertainer's Dream
  • The property boasts a chef’s sanctuary kitchen with the finest stone countertops and top-tier appliances, as well as a hand-carved bar and bartender’s station designed by Jean-Louis.

Description

Nestled gracefully along the esteemed 50 Central Park West, this magnificent one-of-a-kind palatial retreat stands as an embodiment of unrivaled luxury living in the famed Prasada - a landmark residence. Crafted under the discerning eye of the renowned Jean-Louis Deniot, this exceptional two-story maisonette unveils an original and unparalleled design, exuding timeless elegance. Access the residence both via a private entrance on the park and an attended elevator.


Entering into the grandeur of the entry level, the living room unveils soaring approximately 15-foot ceilings, with an ambiance of opulence and spaciousness, offering a stately marble fireplace topped with magnificent antique mirrors from Paris.

Expansive new magnificent arched windows frame captivating vistas of Central Park, seamlessly blending the verdant allure of the outdoors with the natural, bursting sunlight indoors. Every detail has been fastidiously curated, with custom millwork-imported from the finest ateliers of Paris-adorning paneling, doors, and cabinets, and coves, while ornate lighting fixtures also from Paris, sumptuous wallpapers, and gracefully designed stair railings further enrich the ambiance. Strategically positioned mirrors throughout the salon level magnify the sense of spaciousness and luminosity.

The kitchen emerges as a chef’s sanctuary, embellished with the finest stone countertops, seamlessly fusing functionality with aesthetic appeal.

For connoisseurs of culinary excellence, the gourmet French LaCanche range, boasting three ovens, sourced directly from Paris, takes center stage alongside integrated Miele coffee machines, ice makers, wine coolers, and other top-tier appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen, a Jean-Louis-designed, hand-carved bar and bartender’s station stands ready to cater to the whims of discerning hosts before leading into the spacious lounge to entertain guests.

Ascending to the second level, the awe-inspiring foliage and greenery from Central Park bursting through the fabulous new double-paned windows in every room. The palatial primary bedroom suite unfolds to reveal a library and sitting room, an office, two gas fireplaces, custom dressing area, and an expansive en-suite bathroom adorned with opulent marble, a built-in vanity, and a generous bath featuring double sinks and a separate grand rainfall shower.

Additionally, the second floor encompasses three additional bedrooms, one being a full guest suite, a nursery, three custom-designed full marble bathrooms, and a laundry room complete with washer/dryer. There is an upstairs wet bar complete with hand-painted glass cabinetry and a Miele coffee maker.

Originally erected in 1907, 50 Central Park West stands as an epitome of distinguished white-glove service cooperatives. Recently rejuvenated with a resplendent new lobby, elevators, and hallways, The Prasada offers a cadre of amenities, including full-time doormen, elevator operators, a resident manager, private storage facilities, a bicycle room, and a well-appointed gymnasium, with plans underway for a new fitness center.

Pets, pieds- -terre, and trust purchases are all welcomed with board approval. 2% flip tax paid by the Buyer. This is a co-exclusive with Modlin Group.

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Apartment Amenities

  • River View
Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Pricing History

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About The Prasada, 50 Central Park West

86

The Prasada, 50 Central Park West has received a CityRealty Rating of 86, 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

27
Out of 44
+
28
Out of 36
+
22
Out of 39
+
9
=
86
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:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Poorly Done 0 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 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:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
Present 1 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 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:
None 0 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 30 blocks 3 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:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 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:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 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:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
11-14 Feet 3 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 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:
None 0 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:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1973
  • Attended Lobby
  • Elevator Operator
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces
  • Landmarked
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Historic District

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Pros
  • Cross-town buses to East Side run on 65th Street
  • Doorman
  • Pre-war construction
  • Spacious apartments
  • Spectacular views of Central Park
  • Many bay windows
  • Fabulous and impressive entrance
  • Convenient to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
  • Two fireplaces in each apartment
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • Altered roof ruined architectural composition of the building
  • Heavy traffic as building is at entrance to eastbound Central Park transverse road
  • No health club
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Subways

  1. 1
at Broadway 0.18 miles
  1. B
  2. D
  3. A
  4. C
at Central Park West and 60th 0.26 miles
  1. 2
  2. 3
at Broadway 0.48 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
at 7th Ave 0.49 miles

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