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55 Central Park West, #2E

Listing no longer available on CityRealty as of Jul 11, 2020
It previously was on the market for a total of 270 days.
Last Sold on May 14, 2020 for $2,200,000
2 beds, 3 baths
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  • Buyers
  • Margot Astrachan
  • Sellers
  • Sonia Armengol
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1 apartment is currently available in this building.
270 days on Market

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Key Details

  • Listed: Oct 15, 2019
    Last Price Change: -16.7% ($499,999) on Dec 16
    Days on Market: 270
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 113 times
Monthly Maintenance: $5,695
Est. Monthly Mortgage: -
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $14,299
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($1,250,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

GRACIOUS CLASSIC 6 FACING BEAUTIFUL CENTRAL PARK! UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY OVER 65 FEET of Central Park FRONTAGE! Bring your contractor to create the home of your dreams with three main rooms: living room, master bedroom and second bedroom facing Central Park.

Upon entering this special home, you are greeted with a gracious gallery with Central Park views. A beautifully proportioned sunken living room enjoys direct east exposure, leafy green treetops and the vibrancy of the Upper West Side. Entertaining is seamless from the grand dining room which easily seats 10-12.

A tranquil master suite faces Central Park. Gleaming herringbone floors, spacious rooms, high ceilings, a grand gallery,extraordinarily large windows, beamed ceilings and maids room complete this incredible residence. This prominently established cooperative features a supremely attentive resident manager, full time door staff, landscaped and furnished roof terrace, bicycle and playroom, laundry facility, individual storage (when available), and is pet and pied-a-terre friendly.

Designed by the renowned architects Schwartz and Gross 55 Central Park West was built in 1929 and is landmarked and prominently featured on the National Register of Historic Places.Amazing location!

Walk to Lincoln Center, home to the world famous Metropolitan Opera, a few short blocks to Columbus Circle, Time Warner Center, and is convenient to all transportation. 55 Central Park West allows financing of 50% first $1,000,000 purchase price, 1/3 on the amount above $1,000,000. Flip tax 2 percent paid by purchaser

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About 55 Central Park West

85

55 Central Park West has received a CityRealty Rating of 85, 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

30
Out of 44
+
30
Out of 36
+
15
Out of 39
+
10
=
85
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Architectural Masterpiece 8 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:
Attractive 2 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:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 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:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 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:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 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:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 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:
None 0 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:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Laundry Room
  • Bike Room
  • Landmarked
  • Live-In Superintendent

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