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285 Central Park West

The St. Urban,
285 Central Park West

Doorman Co-op located in Upper West Side

  • Recent Sales (5)
  • All Units in Building (56)
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Overview of The St. Urban at 285 Central Park West

The St. Urban is located at 285 Central Park West.

Built in 1906 and designed by Robert S. Lyons, the St. Urban's residences feature spacious rooms, tall ceilings, rich mahogany and quarter-sawn oak finishes, libraries, foyers, grand dining rooms, large kitchens and a unique, first-of-its-kind central refrigeration system providing each apartment with a private chiller. Many large bay windows, usually located in the living rooms, offer views of Central Park and most units have wine cellars and maids’ quarters; several of the upper-floor apartments also have working fireplaces.

285 Central Park West has been renovated over the past few years, with its roof and exterior recently undergoing a major restoration. The St. Urban’s amenities include a 24-hour doorman, a gym with a full-sized indoor basketball court and bicycle storage. It is close to Central Park, shops and restaurants and the American Museum of Natural History. 

Year Built
1902
Apartments
56
Floors
12
Neighborhood
Min Down
50%
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Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Room
  • Bike Room
  • Sports Court

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

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Nearby Subways

  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West and 88th 0.09 miles
  1. 1
at Broadway 0.42 miles

Carter’s Review

"One of the city's grand Beaux-Arts structures, the St. Urban at 285 Central Park West on the southwest corner at 89th Street is an exuberantly designed apartment house of great distinction. 

Although it is very flamboyant and almost too robust in its assertive embellishments, it is truly one of the city's most spectacular residential properties."
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Pros & Cons

  • Architectural masterpiece
  • Spectacular driveway
  • Great views of Central Park
  • Large apartments with fine layouts and excellent detailing
  • Handsome lobby
  • Three blocks north of cross-town bus service and subway station
  • Close to fine schools
  • Concierge
  • Storage rooms
  • No health club
  • No garage
  • Not close to supermarket
  • Protruding air-conditioners
  • Inconsistent fenestration
  • Across street from attractive Dwight School

CityRealty Rating

24
/44
Architecture
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29
/36
Location
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24
/39
Features
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8
Editor’s Points
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85
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

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