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The Alden, 225 Central Park West, #523

$885,000 | 1 bed, 1 bath
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13 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Apr 24, 2024
    Days on Market: 13
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 195 times
Monthly Maintenance: $1,636
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $3,975
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $5,611
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 35% ($309,750), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Central Park at your front door! This lovely one-bedroom home at the Alden has side views of Central Park. The living room and bedroom are sunny and bright with south-facing oversized windows. The kitchen has a gas stove, dishwasher, a granite countertop, a deep sink, and good storage space.

You’ll find an abundance of storage with 3 large closets including 2 walk-in closets and additional storage is available to purchase. The spacious rooms have high 9’ beamed ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors. A washer/dryer is allowed with board approval.

The Alden is a well-run co-op with strong financials and no flip tax. Pieds-a-terre allowed case-by-case and pets are welcome. The Alden, designed by the renowned architect Emery Roth, is one of New York City’s premier full-service co-ops with a doorman, 24-hour concierge, resident superintendent, and on-site management. You will enjoy panoramic views of Central Park, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, and stunning sunsets over the city from the beautifully planted and furnished roof deck on the 17th floor.

There is parking garage access from within the building, 5 elevators, a bicycle room, and a large laundry room with a lending library. This well-run co-op has strong financials and no flip tax. Pet friendly and your choice of Verizon Fios or Time Warner service. Located in a highly desired Upper West Side neighborhood, close to the Natural History and the Met Museums and a wonderful array of restaurants and shopping, you have easy access to the B/C subway, the cross-town Express bus, and Citi Bike on the next block.

One of New York’s best Greenmarkets is held every Sunday just 2 blocks away next to the Museum of Natural History.

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About The Alden, 225 Central Park West

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The Alden, 225 Central Park West has received a CityRealty Rating of 80, 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

26
Out of 44
+
32
Out of 36
+
12
Out of 39
+
10
=
80
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 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:
Yes and Good 2 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:
Discrete 1 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:
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 10 blocks 5 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:
10-15 1 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
Yes 1 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:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Full Service Garage
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Live-In Superintendent

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Pros
  • Spectacular Central Park views
  • One block from subway
  • One block from crosstown buses
  • Elegant, pre-World War I building with solid construction
  • Doorman
  • Very large garage
  • Extensively planted roof garden
  • Bike Room
  • Roof deck
  • Concierge
  • Across from Central Park
  • Large entrance marquee
Cons
  • No health club
  • Many apartments
  • No balconies
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Subways

  1. C
  2. B
at Central Park West 0.12 miles
  1. 1
at Broadway 0.45 miles

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