Located in midtown, 40 Central Park South is on the same block as the iconic Plaza, Ritz-Carlton, and Park Lane Hotels, but don’t be fooled: While this white-glove, full-service residence could pass for another luxury hotel, it's actually a rental building that has attracted the likes of Liza Minelli, Lance Armstrong and a global pop-star who rented a $33,000/month penthouse - Lady Gaga. And with its excellent location and beautiful apartments, it’s no wonder.
All apartments benefit from recent renovations and feature beautiful Central Park views, spacious rooms, high ceilings, generous closet space, and in-unit washers/dryers. Select units offer decorative fireplaces and Juliet balconies. One-bedrooms start at $4,750/month; two-bedrooms start at $6,250/month; and a three-bedroom is listed for $16,900/month. There is an offer of one month free rent on select units.
The piece de resistance, a duplex penthouse rented by Lady Gaga and featured in her recent Netflix documentary, is listed for $33,000/month. With no neighbors on either side, it is perhaps the most private space in the building.
An entrance foyer leads to a dramatic sunken living room with a wood-burning fireplace and panoramic windows overlooking Central Park. This level is also home to a state-of-the-art granite kitchen, formal dining room with balcony, and spacious bedroom. A gracious staircase leads to a master suite with a wood-burning fireplace, two terraces, an enormous walk-in closet, and marble bath with deep soaking tub.
An entrance foyer leads to a dramatic sunken living room with a wood-burning fireplace and panoramic windows overlooking Central Park. This level is also home to a state-of-the-art granite kitchen, formal dining room with balcony, and spacious bedroom. A gracious staircase leads to a master suite with a wood-burning fireplace, two terraces, an enormous walk-in closet, and marble bath with deep soaking tub.
Pets are welcome at 40 Central Park South, and building amenities include keyed elevator, 24-hour doorman, and fitness center. An outpost of New York institution Sarabeth’s is in the base of the building. It is across the street from The Pond in Central Park and a short walk from premier shopping on Fifth and Madison Avenues.
See listings and more photos on CityRealty’s 40 Central Park South building profile. You can also contact the leasing office directly at (212) 750-1600 or by visiting the building's leasing website.
See listings and more photos on CityRealty’s 40 Central Park South building profile. You can also contact the leasing office directly at (212) 750-1600 or by visiting the building's leasing website.
Penthouse terrace via Essential New York
Penthouse interiors via Essential New York
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