View of Central Park from 50 Central Park South, #PH23 (Douglas Elliman)
"It" neighborhoods and amenities come and go in New York City but, if the past week's top contracts are anything to go on, park views remain a highly coveted perk. The top contract was for Penthouse #23 at 50 Central Park South, a full-floor home with direct Central Park frontage, a private setback terrace, and a $34,000,000 asking price, down slightly from its $37 million ask when it was listed in June 2022 (h/t Olshan Realty). One of only 12 condo units as part of the Ritz Carlton Hotel, the buyer will enjoy access to the hotel's amenities and services. The buyer and seller were not identified, but the building has counted film producer Sidney Kimmel and casino magnate Steve Wynn among its notable residents.
The penthouse at 50 Central Park South was trailed by a three-bedroom unit around the block at Central Park Tower, where #63E entered contract with a $19,500,000 asking price. Further uptown, a full-floor penthouse at the top of 30 East 85th Street with five beds, five and a half baths, and Central Park views entered contract with a $15,500,000 asking price.
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Views of Madison Square Park and Madison Square Park Tower from 212 Fifth Avenue, #6A (Elegran LLC)
But while Central Park is one of New York's most famous outdoor expanses, it is not the only park in demand among New York's luxury buyers. The top downtown contract and third-highest overall took place at Madison Square Park Tower, a high-rise down the street from Madison Square Park; the four-bedroom, four and a half-bath Residence #52AB entered contract with a $17,500,000 asking price. On the opposite side of Madison Square Park, a three-bedroom at 212 Fifth Avenue took the fifth-highest contract with an asking price of $10,750,000. The buyer was not identified, but it does not appear to have been part of Jeff Bezos' massive assemblage near the top of the building.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences (CityRealty)
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, #PH23 (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing:
Very rarely does a home of this size and provenance come to market-especially with over 120 linear feet of direct Central Park frontage. The entire 23rd floor at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Central Park is an incredible, sprawling simplex at nearly 9,500 square feet with five bedrooms, seven and a half bathrooms and exposures to the north, south, east, and west. Featuring a private vestibule off the dedicated residences elevator, one is welcomed by a gracious and central foyer, from which the home expands into three distinct wings: the living and entertaining spaces, a nearly 2,500-square-foot primary suite, and the secondary private chambers. The iconic, setback terrace offers the most picture-perfect, sweeping views onto Central Park, framed by the treasured buildings lining Fifth Avenue and Central Park West.
Very rarely does a home of this size and provenance come to market-especially with over 120 linear feet of direct Central Park frontage. The entire 23rd floor at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Central Park is an incredible, sprawling simplex at nearly 9,500 square feet with five bedrooms, seven and a half bathrooms and exposures to the north, south, east, and west. Featuring a private vestibule off the dedicated residences elevator, one is welcomed by a gracious and central foyer, from which the home expands into three distinct wings: the living and entertaining spaces, a nearly 2,500-square-foot primary suite, and the secondary private chambers. The iconic, setback terrace offers the most picture-perfect, sweeping views onto Central Park, framed by the treasured buildings lining Fifth Avenue and Central Park West.
2 Available Listings for Sale from $16,650,000
Central Park Tower, #63A (The Corcoran Group)
From the Listing:
This three bedroom, three and one-half bathroom residence at Central Park Tower offers gracious living enhanced by quintessential Central Park views from an elevation over 650 feet. Nearly 11-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling seven-foot-wide glass panels allows for an abundance of natural light throughout the home. The formal entry foyer and gallery lead to an expansive great room featuring both north and east facing views.
The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry by Smallbone of Devizes and premium Miele appliances create the perfect setting for entertainment. The intelligently designed floor plan features dual exposures, three en-suite bedrooms and a separate powder room. The south and east facing primary bedroom suite features spectacular city views with an oversized walk-in closet and a luxurious marble-clad five-fixture en suite bathroom.
This three bedroom, three and one-half bathroom residence at Central Park Tower offers gracious living enhanced by quintessential Central Park views from an elevation over 650 feet. Nearly 11-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling seven-foot-wide glass panels allows for an abundance of natural light throughout the home. The formal entry foyer and gallery lead to an expansive great room featuring both north and east facing views.
The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry by Smallbone of Devizes and premium Miele appliances create the perfect setting for entertainment. The intelligently designed floor plan features dual exposures, three en-suite bedrooms and a separate powder room. The south and east facing primary bedroom suite features spectacular city views with an oversized walk-in closet and a luxurious marble-clad five-fixture en suite bathroom.
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Madison Square Park Tower, #52AB (The Corcoran Group)
From the Listing:
Residence 52AB is a spectacular 5,866-square-foot duplex, offering four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms and unparalleled 360-degree views of New York. A private elevator landing opens into a gracious foyer that leads to a dramatic fifty-one-foot great room with sweeping views to the North, South & West. Perfect for large-scale entertaining, the great room provides ample space for multiple seating areas, as well as a dedicated wet-bar, and a separate butler’s prep pantry. The windowed social kitchen is open to the great room, with an oversized breakfast bar, plentiful cabinet space and a full suite of chef’s grade appliances.
Opposite the living space, there are three generously proportioned guest bedrooms, as well as three full bathrooms, a windowed laundry room and multiple storage closets. Tucked away on the upper level of the home, the primary suite includes a corner, south and east facing bedroom, a cavernous windowed walk-in closet, and a luxurious bathroom with an oversized shower, double vanity, radiant heated floors, and a free-standing soaking tub.
Residence 52AB is a spectacular 5,866-square-foot duplex, offering four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms and unparalleled 360-degree views of New York. A private elevator landing opens into a gracious foyer that leads to a dramatic fifty-one-foot great room with sweeping views to the North, South & West. Perfect for large-scale entertaining, the great room provides ample space for multiple seating areas, as well as a dedicated wet-bar, and a separate butler’s prep pantry. The windowed social kitchen is open to the great room, with an oversized breakfast bar, plentiful cabinet space and a full suite of chef’s grade appliances.
Opposite the living space, there are three generously proportioned guest bedrooms, as well as three full bathrooms, a windowed laundry room and multiple storage closets. Tucked away on the upper level of the home, the primary suite includes a corner, south and east facing bedroom, a cavernous windowed walk-in closet, and a luxurious bathroom with an oversized shower, double vanity, radiant heated floors, and a free-standing soaking tub.
30 East 85th Street (CityRealty)
30 East 85th Street, #PH30 (Serhant LLC)
From the Listing:
A private, keyed vestibule welcomes you into an expansive and dramatic Great Room with 12’ soaring ceilings, a working fireplace and breathtaking skyline and Central Park views. Currently configured as five bedrooms, five baths and a powder room spread out 5,425 square feet and enjoying 4 private terraces spanning 934 square feet while the exterior boasts views in every direction, this is a dream home and entertaining space. Elegant architectural details and materials throughout include expansive casement style windows in a white bronze finish, 4” wide rift and quarter sawn American white oak flooring set in a chevron pattern in all living areas, recessed panel stile and rail doors with burnished nickel Nanz hardware, and custom plaster cornices in all primary rooms, hallways, vestibules, primary bathrooms, and powder room. Additional features include pre-wiring for home automation, pre-wired shade pockets in every room, VRF individually zoned heating and cooling, and a discreet service entrance.
A private, keyed vestibule welcomes you into an expansive and dramatic Great Room with 12’ soaring ceilings, a working fireplace and breathtaking skyline and Central Park views. Currently configured as five bedrooms, five baths and a powder room spread out 5,425 square feet and enjoying 4 private terraces spanning 934 square feet while the exterior boasts views in every direction, this is a dream home and entertaining space. Elegant architectural details and materials throughout include expansive casement style windows in a white bronze finish, 4” wide rift and quarter sawn American white oak flooring set in a chevron pattern in all living areas, recessed panel stile and rail doors with burnished nickel Nanz hardware, and custom plaster cornices in all primary rooms, hallways, vestibules, primary bathrooms, and powder room. Additional features include pre-wiring for home automation, pre-wired shade pockets in every room, VRF individually zoned heating and cooling, and a discreet service entrance.
2 Available Listings for Rent from $8,500/month
212 Fifth Avenue, #6A (Elegran LLC)
From the Listing:
Residence 6A offers 52-feet of direct frontage on Madison Square Park. Carefully selected to optimize the view, the sixth floor offers a unique vantage from which to enjoy the vibrancy of life under the parks canopy and the tranquility of iconic vistas above. We invite you to experience an unparalleled level of luxury. The book-matched marble foyer and gallery differentiate the living and private spaces.
11-foot ceilings and unobstructed lines create remarkable volume. Chevron floors, custom millwork and marble artistry are but a few of the homes fineries, perhaps the most impressive being the gorgeous master bath. Enter into a lobby that offers a level of sophistication without equal, a lofty accolade considering the neighborhood is home to several of the citys most luxurious boutique hotels. The amenity suite, offering such conveniences as a health club-quality fitness center, screening room and game room, is unprecedented for a building of this exclusivity. The residence is being offered with custom window treatments throughout and will be delivered unfurnished.
Residence 6A offers 52-feet of direct frontage on Madison Square Park. Carefully selected to optimize the view, the sixth floor offers a unique vantage from which to enjoy the vibrancy of life under the parks canopy and the tranquility of iconic vistas above. We invite you to experience an unparalleled level of luxury. The book-matched marble foyer and gallery differentiate the living and private spaces.
11-foot ceilings and unobstructed lines create remarkable volume. Chevron floors, custom millwork and marble artistry are but a few of the homes fineries, perhaps the most impressive being the gorgeous master bath. Enter into a lobby that offers a level of sophistication without equal, a lofty accolade considering the neighborhood is home to several of the citys most luxurious boutique hotels. The amenity suite, offering such conveniences as a health club-quality fitness center, screening room and game room, is unprecedented for a building of this exclusivity. The residence is being offered with custom window treatments throughout and will be delivered unfurnished.
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