91 Central Park West

Overview of 91 Central Park West

Built in 1929 and designed by the prominent architectural firm Schwartz & Gross, 91 Central Park West is a 17 story Neo-Renaissance co-op with Beaux-Arts embellishments occupying the prime northwest corner of Central Park West and 69th Street. The building's beige brick façade with rusticated limestone base houses 92 apartments that were converted to cooperative ownership in 1961. The structure features an attractive roofline punctuated by a multi-story octagonal water tank enclosure and scalloped cornices, with rope quoins and elegant architectural details throughout.

The building's most famous residence is the penthouse duplex, once occupied by media mogul William Randolph Hearst and later purchased by T-Mobile CEO John Legere for $18 million in 2015 (originally listed at $27.5 million). This spectacular four bedroom duplex features a 1,600 square foot Central Park facing terrace and a distinctive 20 foot wide octagonal library with wet bar. Other notable residents have included designer Giorgio Armani. The building's apartments typically showcase classic pre-war details including herringbone hardwood floors, beamed high ceilings averaging 9.5 feet and with many units featuring wood burning fireplaces

Residents enjoy white glove service with amenities including 24 hour doorman and concierge, live-in superintendent, fitness center, children's playroom, bicycle room, central laundry facilities, and private storage bins that transfer with sales. The building maintains a pet friendly policy with board approval and permits pied-à-terre ownership on a case by case basis. 

The location provides direct access to Central Park with convenient proximity to Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, and the cultural and dining establishments along Broadway and Columbus Avenue. Transportation options include nearby subway stations and excellent bus service, making this one of the most coveted addresses on the Upper West Side's Central Park West corridor.