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The Brentmore, 88 Central Park West, #8S

$11,500,000 ($3,485 per ft2) | 3 beds, 2.5 baths | Approx. 3,300 ft2
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75 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Feb 21, 2024
    Days on Market: 75
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 260 times
Monthly Maintenance: $11,428 ($3.46/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $39,773
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $51,201 ($15.52/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($5,750,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Pet-Friendly Environment: Pets are welcome in this apartment, making it a perfect choice for pet owners.
  • Convenient Neighborhood: The apartment is not far from many restaurants and stores, providing a convenient lifestyle for its residents.
  • Prime Location: This prestigious 3,300 ft2 apartment is located at 88 Central Park West, offering stunning over-the-trees views of Central Park from the double living room and primary bedroom. It's in close proximity to Lincoln Center, Tavern on the Green, popular Columbus Avenue dining, and the 72nd Street subway stops.
  • Spacious and Elegant Interior: The apartment features high 10 foot ceilings, picture windows, a grand formal dining room with coffered ceilings, and a fabulous eat-in kitchen facing the park. It includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and two large staff rooms that can be expanded.
  • Exclusive and Historic Building: The apartment is housed in a historic pre-war building built in 1910 with elegant French and Italian influences. This exclusive cooperative has less than 30 units and was home to famed photographer Elliott Erwitt for 55 years.
  • Full-Service Amenities: The building offers full-time doorman and concierge services, resident storage, and an elevator. Each apartment comes with basement storage units.

Description

This sprawling 10 room home was the home of famed photographer Elliott Erwitt and his family for 55 years.

The over-the-trees views of Central Park are mesmerizing from the double living room and the primary bedroom.

The 10 foot ceilings accentuate the picture windows, the grand formal dining room has coffered ceilings, the fabulous eat-in kitchen also faces the park and there are two large staff rooms that can be incorporated to make it even larger.

This apartment approx is in estate condition so bring your architect.

Built in 1910, The Brentmore is an exclusive, full service co-op with less than 30 units. With Central Park just outside your door, parking around the corner and Lincoln Center just a few blocks away, it’s in the perfect location.

The building has storage bins and staff rooms that maybe rented when available.

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Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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About The Brentmore, 88 Central Park West

85

The Brentmore, 88 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

25
Out of 44
+
31
Out of 36
+
19
Out of 39
+
10
=
85
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Distinguished 7 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:
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:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Exists 1 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:
Some 2 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:
2 4 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 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:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 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:
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:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator

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Pros
  • Handsome pre-war building
  • Great views of Central Park
  • Doorman
  • Concierge
  • Some bay windows
  • Not many apartments
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Some balconies
  • Not far from many restaurants and stores
  • Subway station is a few blocks away at 72nd Street
Cons
  • No health club
  • No roof deck
  • 2-step-up entrance
  • No garage
  • Protruding air-conditioners
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Subways

  1. C
  2. B
at Central Park West 0.12 miles
  1. 1
at Broadway 0.24 miles
  1. 2
  2. 3
at Broadway 0.37 miles
  1. D
  2. A
at Central Park West and 60th 0.46 miles

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