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237 Central Park West
Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

237 Central Park West

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Overview of 237 Central Park West

237 Central Park West is a handsome 15-story, pre-war cooperative building featuring 75 apartments. The building's architecture is notable for its beige-brick façade with a three-story, rusticated limestone base, and a roofline highlighted by open-pediment window surrounds. Decorative elements include spandrels depicting helmets and shields, wrought-iron window grills on the first floor, and a rounded course at the base. The building also features wrought-iron balconies and a sidestreet, canopied entrance leading to a vaulted ceiling lobby.

Residents of 237 Central Park West enjoy many fine views of Central Park and benefit from excellent bus service in the area. The building is conveniently located near subway stations on 86th Street and a variety of restaurants on Columbus Avenue. While the building offers a doorman service, it does not have a health club or garage, and there is no sidewalk landscaping.

The building's design includes five bandcourses and two-story decorative window surrounds on the fourth and fifth floors. Although it permits protruding air-conditioners, the building maintains its classic pre-war charm. The location and architectural details make it a desirable residence for those seeking a blend of historic elegance and modern convenience.
Doorman
None
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1926
Apartments
Floors
15
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Elevator
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  2. C
at Central Park West and 88th 0.17 miles
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at Broadway 0.43 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Fine protected views of Central Park
  • Many nice restaurants nearby on Columbus Avenue
  • Excellent Bus Service
  • Subway station near 86th street
  • Doorman
  • Handsome pre-war building
  • Some Balconies
  • No garage
  • No health club
  • No roof deck
  • Protruding air-conditioners

CityRealty Rating

22
/44
Architecture
+
27
/36
Location
+
13
/39
Features
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62
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

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