Key Details

Listed: Jun 14, 2024

Days on Market: 15

Building Type: Condominium

Neighborhood: Midtown West (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Monthly Common Charges: $6,359

Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $1,941

Total Taxes & Fees: $8,300 ($6.61/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $18,024

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $26,324 ($20.98/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($299,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

Prime Location: This property is located in the prime Midtown West area, overlooking Central Park. It is in close proximity to Lincoln Center, Fifth and Madison avenues designer shops, Columbus Center, Carnegie Hall, top restaurants, and the midtown office district. It also offers convenient access to good public transportation, including the subway.
Iconic Building: The apartment is part of the iconic Art-Deco JW Marriott Essex House Hotel. Built in 1930 and converted in 1974, the building has a rich history and unique architectural style, featuring an extremely impressive and elegant lobby.
Unique Apartment Setup: The apartment offers a unique setup with a one-bedroom apartment and a self-contained studio apartment. It also includes a washer/dryer.
Five-Star Amenities: Residents have access to five-star hotel amenities and services. The building amenities include an attended lobby, concierge, full-time doorman, resident storage, central AC, full service garage, health club, pool, rooftop terrace, elevator, mail room, business center, lounge, fitness center, outdoor entertainment space, valet services, bike room, and terraces/balconies.
Retail and Dining Options: The property is conveniently located near numerous restaurants and a broad variety of retail stores, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy city living.
Spectacular Views: The apartment offers spectacular Central Park vistas, providing a serene escape from the bustling city below.

Description

Magnificent Central Park as your front yard! This beautiful Essex Towers renovated two bedroom/two bath residence offers spectacular Central Park and Manhattan skyline views from all rooms including the master bedroom. This perfect home is an ideal City Pied a Terre or makes a fantastic investment property since it offers maximum usage opportunities due to its floor plan and five-star hotel services; a residence comprised of a spacious one-bedroom apartment plus a fully functioning and self contained studio apartment which can be used in conjunction with or independently from the larger one bedroom providing the owner the ability to rent or use a part or the entire apartment. A highly unusual and quite unique set up. It is located in the iconic Art-Deco JW Marriott Essex House Hotel, on picturesque Central Park South.

a district of New York known worldwide for its history and streetscape. Visitors and residents of this chic neighborhood enjoy close proximity to Lincoln Center, Fifth and Madison avenues designer shops, Columbus Center, Carnegie Hall as well as the citys best known and loved restaurants. Our residence owners are treated daily to white glove hotel amenities and services in one of the worlds best known hotels combined with the JW Marriott know-how and hotel management expertise making for a truly unique living experience.

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

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

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

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

Condo
Built in 1930
200 Apartments
43 Floors

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

About this Building

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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