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279 Central Park West, #89A

Listing no longer available on CityRealty as of May 22, 2023
It previously was on the market for a total of 96 days.
5 apartments are currently available in this building.
96 days on Market

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Key Details

  • Listed: Feb 15, 2023
    Last Price Change: -5.9% ($500,000) on May 22
    Days on Market: 96
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 490 times
Monthly Common Charges: $5,520
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $5,710
Total Taxes & Fees: $11,230
Est. Monthly Mortgage: -
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $55,455
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($1,600,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Welcome to 279 Central Park West, a full-service luxury condominium located in the heart of the Upper West Side having breathtaking Central Park, Reservoir and Manhattan’s City Skyline views. Residence 8/9A is a beautiful duplex offering a gracious use of space, privacy, and elegant detailing throughout. It measures just over 3,000 sq ft with a total of 5 private, generously sized, well-proportioned bedrooms: 4 bedrooms are positioned on the 9th floor with 3 full bathrooms and one bedroom with ensuite full bath on the 8th floor including a guest powder room conveniently located in the entrance gallery.

The moment you enter residence 8/9, you step into a gracious foyer gallery entrance which shares an impressive floating spiral staircase.

This gallery entrance leads into an expansive grand living room which showcases jaw-dropping East facing views of Central Park and the East Side of town. The apartment features floor to ceiling picture windows with spectacular convergence of light, space, with ceiling heights just under 9 ft., central air conditioning, Brazilian herringbone hardwood floors throughout, an abundance of closets and storage space including a walk-in coat closet. The apartment boosts an incredible flow that is conducive to any easy lifestyle of living and entertaining.

Alongside the living room is a separated spacious library with glass inset doors and if desired could be easily transformed into a 6th bedroom.

The placement of the living room, dining room, and library orchestrates a broad sweeping space including a beautifully proportioned dining room with park views. The kitchen offers an abundance of custom-built wood paneled cabinetry and storage outfitted with top-of-the-line Miele appliances, including a built-in espresso machine, an induction cooktop and oven, convection microwave oven, sub-zero refrigerator, dishwasher. and a large washer and dryer.

279 Central Park West is one of several condominiums located on the prime stretch of Central Park West.

This building was erected in 1988 by Costas Kondylis, comprising 20-stories and only 36 apartments. The building services and amenities include 24-7 full-time doorman, a concierge, a live-in resident manager, a private storage room, an indoor-outdoor playroom, a fitness room, common laundry room, and bike room. 2.5% flip tax paid by buyer. This luxury condominium is impeccably maintained throughout and is ideally located on Central Park West’s Gold Coast.

It is the ideal residence for an exclusive lifestyle in an unparalleled location.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Eastern Exposures

About 279 Central Park West

87

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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