Skip to Content
N/A (N/A /ft2) %
N/A , N/A , ~N/A ft2
, N/A Free Rent

The Gainsborough, 222 Central Park South, #4142

$2,100,000 ($977 per ft2) | 2 beds, 3 baths | Approx. 2,150 ft2
Building Profile  | 
16 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Oct 17, 2024
    Days on Market: 16
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Midtown West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Maintenance: $8,347 ($3.88/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $6,957
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $15,304 ($7.12/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($1,050,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Spacious and Elegant Living: This two-bedroom, three-bathroom home offers over 2,150 SF of living space across two levels, featuring impressive 17’ ceilings, 72 panes of south facing windows, and spectacular double-height living rooms overlooking Central Park.
  • Flexible Space and Building Features: The home includes a separate office and large bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, and can be used as a home, an office, or a combination live/work space. The building offers full-time doorman service, an elevator attendant, and is pet-friendly.
  • Prime Location: Situated on Central Park South, just east of Columbus Circle, the property is in close proximity to midtown, Carnegie Hall, and Columbus Circle, and offers easy access to the Subway.
  • Unique and Private Building: The home is located in a unique landmark building rich in prewar character, with a unique and impressive facade, and few apartments, ensuring a more private living experience.
  • Financially Secure and Well-Maintained: The building has a healthy reserve fund and pristine financials, with amenities including a FT Doorman, Intercom, and Elevator.
  • High-End Amenities: The property boasts a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and elegant granite counters, as well as a full-sized washer and dryer and central air conditioning throughout.

Description

This stunning two-bedroom, three-bathroom home offers over 2,150 SF of sophisticated living space across two levels, highlighted by impressive 17’ ceilings. The main level features a welcoming foyer with a guest bathroom, and a striking living/dining area centered around a cozy gas fireplace. This grand scale 33 x 23 great room features over 17’ coffered ceilings and 72 panes of south facing windows.

This bright, private and spacious space is truly one-of-a-kind . The gourmet kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and elegant granite counters. There is a separate home office on the main floor and a large bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Upstairs, you’ll find another bedroom with its own ensuite bathroom.

All three bathrooms have been beautifully renovated with top-quality fixtures and finishes. There is a full-sized washer and dryer within and central air conditioning throughout.

Located on Central Park South, just east of Columbus Circle, Gainsborough Studios is a unique landmark building rich in prewar character. Originally built in 1905 as an apartment hotel for artists, it was quickly converted into a cooperative.

The recently restored fa ade features a striking bust of Thomas Gainsborough and an original frieze titled "A Festival Procession of the Arts," making it a truly distinctive property. The financials of Gainsborough Studio are in pristine condition and there is a healthy reserve fund. Residents enjoy full-time doorman service and the rarity of an elevator attendant.

Pets and pied- -terre are welcome. This unit may be used as a home or an office and as a combination live/work space.

All content above are visible to screen reader users, so you may ignore the show more button below.

Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Pricing History

Certain content is available only to members. There's no obligation.
Show more
For More
Information
Book an in-person or virtual tour.
It's quick and easy. Cancel anytime.
Or connect with one of our
experts with any questions

About The Gainsborough, 222 Central Park South

88

The Gainsborough, 222 Central Park South has received a CityRealty Rating of 88, 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

29
Out of 44
+
31
Out of 36
+
18
Out of 39
+
10
=
88
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 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:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Discrete 1 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
Distinctive 2 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
Individual Designation 2 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 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:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 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:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
14 or more Feet 4 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 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:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 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

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Intercom
  • Elevator
  • Landmarked

All content above are visible to screen reader users, so you may ignore the show more button below.

Pros
  • 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
Cons
  • No health club
  • No garage
  • Heavy traffic on Central Park South
  • No recreational roof
{ "key" : "AIzaSyDquABdSLhathmwfnoTcYwA1BY6coZZyZk", "lat": 40.7671786, "lng": -73.9804572, "marker": { "icon": "https://img4-ab.cityrealty.com/neo/i/w/amenities/base.png" } }

Subways

  1. 1
  2. B
  3. D
  4. A
  5. C
at Central Park West and 60th 0.10 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
at 7th Ave 0.17 miles
  1. F
at 6th Ave 0.27 miles
  1. E
at Broadway and 53rd 0.30 miles

Loading Recent Closings Table

Pricing comparison

No data available for this listing.
No data available for this listing.