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J.W. Marriott Essex House, 160 Central Park South, #1001

$5,000,000 ($2,211 per ft2) | 3 beds, 3 baths | Approx. 2,261 ft2
Building Profile  | 
196 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: May 2, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($2M) on Jun 19
    Days on Market: 196
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Midtown West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 796 times
Monthly Common Charges: $10,124
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $2,544
Total Taxes & Fees: $12,668 ($5.60/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $29,697
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $42,365 ($18.74/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($500,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment is located in a prime location in Midtown West, offering stunning, unobstructed views of Central Park. The apartment is in close proximity to excellent public transportation, high-caliber restaurants, and world-class shopping.
  • Iconic Building: The apartment is housed in a historic, Art Deco-style building with a rich history and iconic status. The building features include a stunning lobby, gym, spa, lounge, ballrooms, restaurants, 24-hour room service, concierge, full service garage, health club, pool, rooftop terrace, and more.
  • Luxurious Living Space: The apartment offers approximately 2,261 sqft of luxurious living space, featuring a gourmet, chef-designed kitchen, custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances, large, light-filled rooms with oversized windows, beautiful wide hardwood floors, and unique features such as a custom library/sitting area, two oversized walk-in closets, and a hand-carved wood-paneled office.
  • Comprehensive Amenities: All utilities including electricity, water, & HVAC maintenance are included in the monthly charges. The building also offers hotel services such as 24-hour room service and housekeeping.
  • Flexible Rental Terms: The apartment offers the freedom to rent on a short-term furnished basis down to one-month terms, providing flexibility for potential tenants.
  • Unique Features: The apartment includes unique features such as a custom library/sitting area, two oversized walk-in closets, and a hand-carved wood-paneled office, adding to its charm and appeal.

Description

Indulge in the epitome of luxurious living at the majestic Essex House, boasting an unparalleled view of Central Park that is forever protected. Built in 1929 during the pinnacle of Art Deco in New York City, this iconic landmark is the perfect home, pied-a-tierre or investment opportunity with month-to-month rentals allowed. With 50 feet of protected unobstructed Central Park frontage just a few floors above the tree lines, providing unobstructed views across the entire park this impeccable, 3 bedroom 3 bathroom, home spans across 2350 sqft.The great room, spanning 30 feet wide, is adorned with enormous picture windows that fill the space with light and scenic views from every angle.

The area can be easily divided into a dining and living room, showcasing a stunning hand-carved custom mantle and bookshelf over the living room fireplace. The gourmet, chef-designed eat-in kitchen also faces the park and includes a remarkable window seat and table at the end of a long stone counter kitchen with custom cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances, including Subzero. Additionally, the kitchen is equipped with a pantry and a laundry closet with a slop sink, as well as a separate staff entrance.

The regal entrance galley features a custom library/sitting area in front of an enormous primary suite that has its own gas fireplace set in a custom mantelpiece. The bedroom has two oversized walk-in closets and a stunning en-suite marble bathroom. The final bedroom is another vast space with a walk-in closet and beautifully detailed windowed en-suite bath.

Additionally, there is a third full marble bath, and every inch of the home is decked out in beautiful wide hardwood floors, wrapped in wainscoting. Both bedrooms have large south facing windows that flood the rooms with all day sunlight. The third bedroom, currently used as a beautifully hand-carved wood-paneled office, highlights another park-facing picture window.

The Essex House has a rich history, becoming the first condo hotel tower in NYC in 1974. You will have all the convenience of hotel living with all the benefits of home ownership. The property features a stunning lobby, gym, spa, lounge, ballrooms, restaurants, 24-hour room service, and concierge.

Electricity, water, & HVAC maintenance is all included in your monthlies. One of the most unique features of ownership at the Essex House is the freedom to rent on a short-term furnished basis down to one-month terms.

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Apartment Amenities

  • River View
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About J.W. Marriott Essex House, 160 Central Park South

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J.W. Marriott Essex House, 160 Central Park South has received a CityRealty Rating of 91, 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

31
Out of 44
+
33
Out of 36
+
19
Out of 39
+
8
=
91
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
Present 1 out of 2 points
Garden:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 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 20 blocks 4 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:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 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:
10-15 1 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 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:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 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:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
Yes 1 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: 1974
  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Health Club
  • Pool
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Mail Room
  • Business Center
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Valet Services
  • Bike Room
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Fine Art Deco-style skyscraper
  • Good public transportation is nearby
  • Spa facility
  • Near midtown office district
  • Convenient to numerous restaurants and a broad variety of retail stores
  • Several concierges
  • Doorman
  • Extremely impressive and elegant lobby
  • Spectacular Central Park vistas
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Unattractive sign on roof
  • Heavy traffic
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Subways

  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
at 7th Ave 0.17 miles
  1. F
at 6th Ave 0.17 miles
  1. 1
  2. B
  3. D
  4. A
  5. C
at Central Park West and 60th 0.22 miles
  1. E
at Broadway and 53rd 0.30 miles
  1. M
at 5th Ave and 53rd 0.46 miles

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