The Gainsborough, 222 Central Park South - Midtown West

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The Gainsborough,
222 Central Park South

Doorman Co-op located in Midtown West, between Seventh Avenue & Broadway

Apartments For Sale (1)
Recent Sales (4)
All Units in Building (39)

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Apt. 4142
(13 Photos)

2 beds

3 baths

2,150 ft²

$977

$2,100,000

Oct 17, 2024

80 days

#4142: $2,100,000 - 2 beds

Apt. 22

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050,000 -12.5%

$1,200,000

Jan 18, 2024

Apt. 35-36

3 beds

2 baths

1,725 ft²

$1,300,000

$754

May 10, 2023

Apt. 3

2 beds

2 baths

1,700 ft²

$2,050,000 -8.9%

$1,206

$2,250,000

Jan 13, 2022

Apt. 16

2 beds

2 baths

$3,000,000

Jun 4, 2021

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Overview of The Gainsborough at 222 Central Park South

The 16-story, 39-unit Gainsborough, which was designed by architect Charles Buckham and completed in 1908, was originally built for artists and their studios. Shortly after construction, the building was converted into a co-operative for its tenants. The unique frontage, which has recently undergone a major restoration, features a bust of the 18th-century painter, Thomas Gainsborough, after whom the building was named and dedicated. There is also a unique frieze by Isadore Konti entitled 'a Festival Procession of the Arts.' The upper façade has beautiful Edwardian tiles in bright colors made from 18th-Century pottery. The building's renowned northern light has attracted artists including the Surrealist painter, Enrico Donati.

The cooperative permits up to 50% financing and pieds-a-terre. Pets and a washer/dryer allowed with board approval. The building has a 3% flip tax.

Year Built

1905

Apartments

Floors

Neighborhood

Midtown West (Manhattan)

Min Down

50%

39Apartments

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Amenities

FT Doorman
High-Rise
Pre War
Intercom
Elevator
Landmarked

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Nearby Subways

at Central Park West and 60th 0.10 miles

at 7th Ave 0.17 miles

at 6th Ave 0.27 miles

at Broadway and 53rd 0.30 miles

Carter’s Review

"The city's best "studio" apartment building, this slender, 16-story building between 7th Avenue and Broadway was completed in 1908, a couple of years after several "studio" buildings were erected on West 67th Street.

The Gainsborough has only 34 apartments, all with spectacular, double-height living rooms facing north towards Central Park."
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Pros & Cons

Impressive facade frieze by Isidore Konti
Excellent location close to midtown and Carnegie Hall and Columbus Circle
Doorman
Few apartments
Spectacular- double-height living rooms overlooking Central Park
Close to Subway
Official landmark

No health club
No garage
Heavy traffic on Central Park South
No recreational roof

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?
Architecture

30+ remarkable

20-29 distinguished

11-19 average

< 11 below average
Location

27+ remarkable

18-26 distinguished

9-17 average

< 9 below average
Features

22+ remarkable

16-21 distinguished

9-15 average

< 9 below average
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Price/Room (Est)

Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

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The Gainsborough,222 Central Park South

Doorman Co-op located in Midtown West, between Seventh Avenue & Broadway

Overview of The Gainsborough at 222 Central Park South

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