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279 Central Park West, #14C

$3,200,000 ($1,774 per ft2) -3% | 3 beds, 2.5 baths | Approx. 1,804 ft2
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112 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jan 7, 2024
    Last Price Change: -3% ($100,000) on Feb 28
    Days on Market: 112
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 415 times
Monthly Common Charges: $3,727
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $1,844
Total Taxes & Fees: $5,571 ($3.09/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $17,673
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $23,244 ($12.88/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($640,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Open house:

  • The afternoon of Sunday, Apr 28
By appointment only.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This luxury condominium is located on Central Park West’s Gold Coast, in close proximity to Central Park and subway lines. The building, designed by acclaimed architect Costas Kondylis, features a captivating three-story limestone base and unique curved windows.
  • Spacious and Elegant Living: The apartment offers over 1800 sq. ft. of space, including a 2 bed/2 1/2 bath layout, a southern facing living/dining room with park views, and a den with built-in cabinetry and desk. The primary suite boasts south and west facing oversized windows, two walk-in closets, and a marble accented bathroom with a large soaking tub, separate shower, and double sinks.
  • Quality Features and Amenities: The unit features oversized bay windows, herringbone Brazilian cherry wood floors, high ceilings, and abundant storage. The building offers a full service garage, health club, children's playroom, fitness center, bike room, and a live-in superintendent.
  • Potential for Personalization: The kitchen offers the potential for redesign to suit personal taste. The apartment also includes an in-unit washer dryer and a built-in temperature controlled wine cellar.
  • Building Design and Features: The boutique condominium building is pet friendly and features a full-time doorman & concierge, a fine view of Central Park and its large reservoir, and an attractive lobby paneled in dark wood. The building also includes some duplex apartments, many terraces, and revolving entrance doors.
  • Additional Storage: The unit comes with an additional shared storage closet and a full storage cage in the basement. The building also offers resident storage.

Description

Make an offer.....motivated seller. Ideally located on Central Park West’s Gold Coast in a highly desirable boutique Condominium building, this 2 bed/2 1/2 bath (plus a den) apartment offers a light filled, expansive space of over 1800 sq. ft., adorned by oversized bay windows, herringbone Brazilian cherry wood floors and 8’10" ceilings. As you walk in you are struck by the spacious entry foyer which sets the tone for the open airy space throughout. Next, one gets drawn into the light filled, southern facing living/dining room space where the oversized bay windows showcase the side park views and is perfect for entertaining.

Adjacent to the foyer, is powder room and to the right, is a north facing den, flanked by built-in cabinetry and a desk, perfect for any blended work from home scenario. The galley kitchen is ready for a refresh, so bring your architect to create a chef’s kitchen of your dreams. Consider opening it up to the den or reconfiguring it to an open kitchen off the living room area.

An alternative floorplan, which includes adding a third bedroom has been provided for your consideration. The hallway from the kitchen to the dining area offers abundant storage, a washer dryer and a built in temperature controlled Wine Cellar that can accommodate over 400 bottles of your best wines. The gracious primary suite has south and west facing oversized windows, allowing light to streaming in during the day and as the day moves to nightfall beautiful evening sunsets.

The suite features two generous sized walk-in closets along with a bathroom with a large soaking tub, separate shower, marble accents and double sinks. The west facing 2nd bedroom is also ensuite with its own marble accented bath room with soaking tub. And if the abundant storage within the apartment is not enough, just outside the apt is a shared storage closet and a full storage cage in the basement.

Building amenities include a bike room, indoor & outdoor children’s playroom , full-time doorman & concierge , gym, live-in Super, and is pet friendly. With Central park in your backyard, the B and C subway lines on your Conner, and 1, 2, 3 subway lines located nearby off 86th Street, this all makes for an ideal location. 279 Central Park West is a full service Luxury condominium designed by acclaimed architect Costas Kondylis.

The building is 23-stories high and has 36 units, features a captivating three-story limestone base and uniquely designed curved windows. Buyer pays 2.5% reserve fund contribution. Shown by appointment only.

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Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

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About 279 Central Park West

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279 Central Park West has received a CityRealty Rating of 87, 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

25
Out of 44
+
32
Out of 36
+
21
Out of 39
+
9
=
87
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but OK 1 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:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
Part of Historic District 1 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 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 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:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
2 4 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Many 2 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:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
None 0 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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Health Club
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Fitness Center
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent

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Pros
  • No protruding air-conditioners
  • Very few apartments
  • Attractive lobby paneled in dark wood
  • Concierge
  • Very convenient public transportation
  • Fine views of Central Park and its large reservoir
  • Some duplex apartments
  • Many terraces
  • Curved-glass corner windows
  • Revolving entrance doors
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Not close to supermarket
  • No sundeck
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Subways

  1. C
  2. B
at Central Park West and 88th 0.07 miles
  1. 1
at Broadway 0.42 miles

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