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CityRealty > New York City > Midtown West > Essex House, 160 Central Park South
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Essex House, 160 Central Park South

Between Sixth Avenue & Seventh Avenue

Key Details

  • Year Built 1930
    Converted Year 1974
    Building Type Condominium
    Neighborhood Midtown West
  • Total Apartments 200
    Total Floors 43
    Doorman FT Doorman
$2,354
Avg. Price / ft2
Apartments for Sale (18)
$141
Avg. Price / ft2
Apartments for Rent (26)
$1,869
Avg. Price / ft2
Recent Sales (9)

Rating

31
Out of 44

Architecture Rating: 31 / 44

Exterior:
7/8
Very Distinguished
Retail Quality:
5/5
High-End
Canopy Entrance:
3/3
Dramatic
Alterations:
2/2
None
Plaza Or Atrium:
0/3
None
Contextual Design:
3/3
No, but Very Good
Skyline:
2/2
Highly Visible
Local Visibility:
2/2
Highly Visible
Watertank:
2/2
Attractively Enclosed
Airconditioners:
0/2
Allowed and Present
Free Standing:
0/2
No
Gargoyles:
1/2
Present
Garden:
1/2
Exists
Fenestration:
1/1
Consistent
Landmark:
0/2
No
Unity:
1/1
Unified Design
Illumination:
1/1
Yes
Water Element:
0/1
None
+
33
Out of 36

Location Rating: 33 / 36

Street Ambience:
5/5
Outstanding
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
4/5
Less than 20 blocks
Views:
4/4
Dazzling
Neighborhood Ambience:
3/3
Very Attractive
Traffic Noise:
1/3
Considerable
Protected Views:
2/2
Many
Distance To Subway:
2/2
Less than 3 Short Blocks
Firedepartment Noise:
2/2
No Noise
Distance To Supermarket:
2/2
Less than 3 Short Blocks
Distance To Park:
2/2
Less Than 3 Short Blocks
Distance To Water:
2/2
Less than 3 Short Blocks
Shopping:
2/2
5 or less Short Blocks
Schools:
1/1
No Noise
Noise From Nightlife:
1/1
None
+
19
Out of 39

Features Rating: 19 / 39

Lobby:
5/5
Stunning
Units Per Floor:
1/5
10-15
Ceiling:
1/4
8-9 Feet
Balconies:
1/3
Some
Health Club:
1/2
Yes
Private Gardens:
0/2
None
Storage Rooms:
1/2
Minimal
Bay Windows:
0/1
None
Fireplaces:
0/1
None
Door Person:
1/1
Yes
Concierge:
1/1
Yes
Elevator Person:
0/1
None
Recreational Roof:
0/1
None
Driveway:
0/1
None
Maids Room:
0/1
None
Catering:
1/1
Some
Garage:
1/1
Yes
Mixed Use:
1/1
Yes
Non Rectilinear Form:
0/1
No
Unusual Layouts:
1/1
Some
Prewar:
1/1
Yes
Other Amenities:
2/2
Many
+
8
=
91

CityRealty Rating Reference

 
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
CityRealty’s Ratings Explained
  • #49 Rated condo in Manhattan
  • #11 Rated condo - Midtown
  • #6 Rated condo - Midtown West
 

Description

The 43-story J.W. Marriott Essex House at 160 Central Park South, which includes both a hotel and 200 apartments, is situated in a premier location overlooking Central Park.

It first opened more than 80 years ago and has undergone a series of renovations over its storied history. Apartments are spacious and feature unique layouts; most residences also have beautiful views of Central Park and the city skyline.

Residents have access to all of the luxury amenities offered to guests of the hotel, which is now operated by Marriott International. Moreover, it has a full-time doorman, concierge service and a spa and fitness center. Unit owners can also order from the hotel’s 24-hour room service and request housekeeping.

The J.W. Marriott Essex House is close to excellent public transportation, high-caliber restaurants and world-class shopping.

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Building Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Basement Storage
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Health Club
  • Pool
  • Roof Deck
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Mail Room
  • Business Center
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Valet Services
  • Bike Room
  • Terraces / Balconies
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Apartments for Sale at 160 Central Park South (18)

18
Available Apts
$785K - $8.5M
Price Range
$2,354
Avg. Price / ft2
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Apartments for Rent at 160 Central Park South (26)

26
Available Apts
$4,900
Prices Start At
$141
Avg. Price / ft2
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Carter Horsley's Review

Carter Horsley's Building Review
"This impressive, Art Deco-style tower at 160 Central Park South would be one of the most distinguished buildings along Central Park South were it not for its big rooftop sign that proclaims its name, the Essex House.
The 42-story building, which was designed by Frank Grad, was originally called the Park Tower and then the Seville Towers before becoming the Essex House Hotel." Read Carter's Full Review
Pros
  • Fine Art Deco-style skyscraper
  • Good public transportation is nearby
  • Spa facility
  • Near midtown office district
  • Convenient to numerous restaurants and a broad variety of retail stores
  • Several concierges
  • Doorman
  • Extremely impressive and elegant lobby
  • Spectacular Central Park vistas
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Unattractive sign on roof
  • Heavy traffic

Broker & Buyer Comments

"Many apartments have been renovated at the Essex House, and residents also have full use of all the hotel's services and amenities."
"Full hotel services (pay as you use). Common charges include utilities and spa."
"Excellent amenities with the gym, and there is access to spa treatments. The office room, which has private rooms to conduct business. The entire building went through a $90 million renovation. Many apartments have been renovated. The lobby is grand with restaurant inside. Entry from Central Park South and 59th Street or 58th Street side."
"Roof deck to die for. Operates like a hotel."
"Exercise room, meeting room, valet, laundry service, cable TV ready, package room, health club, luxury hotel services, business center."
"Hotel Condominium located on Central Park South."
"The building is a pre-war building with a very lavish lobby. There are entrances on both Central Park South and 58th Street, although the main entrance is the one on Central Park South. The building functions as both a hotel and a condo, so the units are mixed. Even the floors can be mixed between hotel rooms and condo units. The Jumeirah corporation bought the hotel and have made a tremendous effort to keep the original feel of ultra-luxury while bringing the amenities into the 21st century."
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Area Map | StreetView

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More Neighborhood Info

Subways

  1. Q
  2. N
  3. R
at 7th Ave 0.17 miles
  1. F
at 6th Ave 0.17 miles
  1. 1
  2. B
  3. D
  4. A
  5. C
at Central Park West and 60th 0.22 miles
  1. E
at Broadway and 53rd 0.30 miles
  1. M
at 5th Ave and 53rd 0.46 miles

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Sales History

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Sales Summary - Past 12 Months

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Past 12 Months
$1,869
Avg. Price / ft2
Based on 9 Sales
 

Closing History - Last 10 sales

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10
Units Sold
$807.8K - $8.5M
Price Range
$2,048
Avg. Price / ft2

Pricing Comparison of Similar Buildings

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In The Neighborhood: What’s Available & Sales Stats

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  • 798 Available for Sale
  • $2,067 Avg. Price / Ft2
  • $3,592,582 Avg. Price
  • $1,547,500 Median Price
  1. Most Expensive Atelier Apt 45FL | $85,000,000
    Price / ft2 $5,667
  2. Least Expensive Carnegie House Apt 4B | $284,000
    Price / ft2 $437
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  • 465 Available for Rent
  • $80 Avg. Price / Ft2
  • $7,565 Avg. Price
  • $5,000 Median Price
  1. Most Expensive One57 Apt 80 | $125,000
    Price / ft2 $240
  2. Least Expensive The Summersoy Apt 4E | $2,100
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  • 589 Total Sales
  • $1,799 Avg. Price / Ft2
  • $2,664,906 Avg. Price
  • $1,125,000 Median Price
  1. Most Expensive 220 Central Park South Apt 50 | $239,958,219
    Price / ft2 $10,420
  2. Least Expensive The Whitby Apt 301 | $155,000

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