It previously was on the market for a total of 666 days.

Last Sold on Sep 2, 2021 for $999,999

1 bed, 1 bath

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Steven James Markov
Jeffrey Douglas Meleski

Sellers
Emily Folger Simpson
William Franklin Simpson

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666 days on Market

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The Orwell House, 257 Central Park West, #5B

Key Details

Listed: Jun 14, 2017

Last Price Change: -2.7% ($25,000) on Apr 11

Days on Market: 666

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Listing viewed 363 times

Monthly Maintenance: $2,110

Est. Monthly Mortgage: -

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $6,137

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 35% ($315,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Welcome home to one of the most desirable residences on Central Park West! This lovely one bed/one bath apartment, once called “Treetops”, is filled with sunlight and tree top park views. Of course, the loveliest part about “Treetops” is the view of Central Park!

From lazy summer evenings when lightning bugs dance around the branches, to the glorious autumn parade of changing colors, to crisp winter mornings with painted sunrises is enhanced by crystal ice on the trees, your spirits are lifted with each season! In addition, did we mention fireworks, a front row seat for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, that three of New York's most important museums just a few short steps away, that culture is as close as Lincoln Center, and great shopping and dining are as close as Columbus Avenue??? Apartment 5B boasts fresh paint, beautiful floors, a washer/dryer, closets galore, a windowed kitchen, and renovated bath! This, not to be missed unit, is housed in a beautiful full service pre-war coop featuring a full-time doorman and concierge services, live in super, laundry room downstairs, bike room and garage. The Orwell House is a home, not just a place to live.

Easy access to all the conveniences of the west side -the subway, stores and wonderful restaurants. Price Reduction- $925,000.

Apartment Amenities

Park View
Washer/Dryer in apt.

About The Orwell House, 257 Central Park West

The Orwell House, 257 Central Park West has received a CityRealty Rating of 80, 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

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Distinguished 6 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

Attractive 4 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Dramatic 3 out of 3 points

Alterations:

Well Done 1 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:

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:

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:

Impressive 3 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:

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:

Minimal but Attractive 2 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

5-9 2 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:

None 0 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

Some 1 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:

Yes 1 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

Co-op
Built in 1906
69 Apartments
13 Floors

Building Amenities

FT Doorman
Pre War
Resident Storage
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Children's Playroom
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent

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The Orwell House, 257 Central Park West, #5B

Pricing History

Previous Photos & Floor Plan

Key Details

Description

Apartment Amenities

About The Orwell House, 257 Central Park West

The Orwell House, 257 Central Park West has received a CityRealty Rating of 80, based on:

Rating Summary

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Building Amenities

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