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262 Central Park West
Last updated on Dec 19, 2025

The White House,
262 Central Park West

The White House at 262 Central Park West is a cooperative building with 84 apartments offering stunning views of Central Park. The building features white-glove amenities including 24-hour doormen, a gym, playroom, basketball court, and private storage.

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Overview of The White House at 262 Central Park West

The White House at 262 Central Park West is a distinguished 15 story prewar co-op built in 1929 by acclaimed architects Sugarman & Berger. Originally developed for Sisbrothers Inc. and converted to a cooperative in 1960, this stately building spans the entire block between 86th and 87th Streets and houses 84 apartments. The building's elegant white brick façade rises above a three story limestone base, creating an impressive presence along Central Park West.

The White House offers white glove service with 24 hour doormen, concierge, and a resident manager, complemented by a comprehensive suite of amenities including a new fitness center, children's playroom, half basketball court, bike storage, and private storage for each unit. The building also features passenger and service elevators, central laundry facilities, and beautifully appointed common areas that reflect its prewar grandeur.

Apartments at The White House are known for their generous proportions, high ceilings, and original architectural details including herringbone hardwood floors, crown moldings, and oversized windows. Many units boast direct Central Park views, particularly the coveted corner apartments that offer panoramic vistas of the park, reservoir, and city skyline. Common features include windowed kitchens and bathrooms, walk-in closets, and flexible layouts that often incorporate staff rooms or home offices. Several units have been extensively renovated with modern amenities while preserving their classic prewar character.

The building maintains a 2% flip tax paid by the buyer and allows up to 50% financing. Pets are permitted, and the building accommodates pied-à-terre ownership. 

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1929
Apartments
Floors
15
Neighborhood
Min Down
50%

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Fitness Center
  • Fireplaces
  • Landmarked
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  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West and 88th 0.02 miles
  1. 1
at Broadway 0.41 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Large apartments
  • Full service building with 24 hour doorman and resident manager
  • Central Park views from many apartments
  • Landmarked building
  • Fitness center
  • Children's playroom
  • Pet friendly
  • Pied-à-terre allowed
  • Bike room
  • Very convenient public transportation
  • Few balconies
  • No roof deck

CityRealty Rating

27
/44
Architecture
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33
/36
Location
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16
/39
Features
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9
Editor’s Points
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85
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • 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

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "gracious" Central Park West residence offers a "beautiful lobby" and "full complement of amenities," complemented by a "reasonable" board. The "prime location" one block from B/C trains makes for "effortless commuting," while the building's services create an "accommodating" living experience.

Sales History

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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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