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J.W. Marriott Essex House, 160 Central Park South, #PH4001

$15,000,000 ($4,615 per ft2) | 3 beds, 4 baths | Approx. 3,250 ft2
Building Profile  | 
55 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 20, 2024
    Days on Market: 55
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Midtown West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 101 times
Monthly Common Charges: $14,814
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $3,915
Total Taxes & Fees: $18,729 ($5.76/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $89,092
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $107,821 ($33.18/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($1,500,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location and Iconic Building: This property is located in the prime location of Midtown West, overlooking Central Park, housed in an iconic Art Deco-style building with a rich history.
  • Spacious and Luxurious Interiors: The apartment offers a spacious, loft-like living and entertaining floor, a sleek Poggenpohl kitchen with Miele appliances and Gaggenau wine refrigerator, and three generously proportioned bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. The primary suite features a spa-like bathroom with a bathtub offering direct views of Central Park.
  • Convenient Amenities: The property includes a large pantry and laundry area with a dedicated service entrance, and all major utilities are included in the common charges. The apartment also has a washer/dryer and access to building amenities such as a health club, pool, rooftop terrace, fitness center, and more.
  • Five-Star Services: The residents will enjoy hotel services provided by the internationally acclaimed five-star J.W. Marriott, including full-time doorman and concierge service, and access to the hotel’s 24-hour room service and housekeeping upon request.
  • Panoramic Views: The apartment offers panoramic views of Central Park and the city from oversized windows, providing a breathtaking backdrop for everyday living.
  • Excellent Location: The property is close to excellent public transportation, high-caliber restaurants, and world-class shopping, making it a perfect choice for those who value convenience and luxury.

Description

Central Park South Penthouse Aerie This quintessential penthouse, available for the first time in 20 years, offers panoramic protected Central Park and city views through 150 linear feet of oversized windows. Perched at the top of the iconic Essex House, this duplex apartment underwent a multi-year renovation and makes a bold, minimalist statement. Upon arriving on the 40th floor, a tastefully appointed semi-private elevator vestibule opens into the penthouse’s welcoming entrance gallery. Past a striking architectural staircase and an elegant adjacent powder room, one is led directly into a baronially scaled living and entertaining floor.

This loft-like space, exceedingly rare in prewar penthouses, is at once grand and intimate, and is accentuated by mesmerizing park and city views from every window. At the heart of this floor is a great room with formal living and dining areas boasting 45 feet of direct park frontage as well as approximately 20 feet of western vistas over the landmarked New York Athletic Club and other history-rich art deco towers. A perfectly placed wet bar with a pair of Gaggenau wine coolers anticipates guests’ every need and seamlessly flows into a more casual living area and adjacent light-filled open kitchen. The sleek Poggenpohl kitchen is outfitted with a full coterie of Miele appliances including an induction cooktop, double wall ovens, integrated refrigerator and dishwasher and a Gaggenau wine refrigerator. Flanking the Western end of the kitchen is a magical glass-enclosed breakfast room with seating for four, offering wonderful city and river views to the west as well as views north onto the park.

Rounding out the kitchen wing are a large pantry and laundry area accessed via a dedicated service entrance. Ascending a graciously proportioned modernist staircase, three generously proportioned bedrooms with en suite bathrooms await. The generously scaled corner primary suite is a showstopper, offering views of Central Park all the way to the George Washington Bridge, which shines majestically in the distance, as well as unobstructed city and river views to the West. This suite is complemented by a spa-like bathroom which boasts that rarest of attributes: a luxuriously appointed bathtub with direct views of Central Park.

A commodious walk-in closet with custom millwork completes the primary bedroom wing. Both of the other bedrooms feature expansive views, one of which features a windowed desk nook with views of the park. Penthouse 4001 is, without question, the crown jewel of Essex House, the imposing art deco tower which anchors Central Park South in a most sought-after mid-block location, nearly at the latitudinal center of the park, and equidistant from Fifth Avenue and Columbus Circle. Constructed at the height of the Art Deco period in 1931, Essex House has a long and storied history.

Previous residents have included David Bowie, Igor Stravinsky, Alain Ducasse and countless other luminaries in the worlds of media, fashion and finance. Hotel services are provided by the internationally acclaimed five-star J.W. Marriott and range from bespoke concierge services to attentive door staff and porters; also available (upon request) are in-room dining from the hotel’s well rated restaurant and housekeeping and linen services. All of the major utilities are included in the common charges (heat, water and electricity). In an age in which many present-day architects and designers turn to the past for inspiration, Essex House is a true original.

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Listing courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

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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
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33
Out of 36
+
19
Out of 39
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8
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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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