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The Gainsborough, 222 Central Park South, #14A

Key Details

Listed: Dec 10, 2014

Last Price Change: -9.5% ($570,000) on Mar 25

Days on Market: 471

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Midtown West (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

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Monthly Maintenance: $7,474

Est. Monthly Mortgage: -

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $26,217

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($2,715,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

For more than a century, a privileged succession of artists and writers have enjoyed this duplex apartments staggering view of Central Park through 18-foot windows. Occupying the entire eastern half of the buildings 14th and 15th floors, it is one of the jewels of the Gainsborough Studios, whose classical bas-relief and multicolored ceramic faade, designed by Thomas Buckham in 1908, regularly stop pedestrians as they pass the pillared entrance at 222 Central Park South. In summer, French doors open to the parks breezes and clip-clopping of horse-drawn carriages.

In winter, wood-burning fireplaces add a glow to the pristine panorama of trees and fields under snow. Originally configured as a six-room, three-bedroom space, the front part of this exquisite residence has been reshaped into a high-ceilinged, 30-foot loft, gleaming contemporary kitchen, balcony master bedroom with maximum view, en suite bathroom and adjoining library/workspace. Moving to the windowed rear of the building, there are two more baths, a dressing-room, and 28ft X 23ft tabula rasa dining room/den that could be reconfigured into its previous 2-BR format.

Every element of the two-story unit has been restored to contemporary perfection. The full-service Gainsborough Studios is dedicated to the memory of the great English painter whose bust presides over the front door. One of Manhattans legendary addresses, it is known for the exclusivity of its small group of residents.

About The Gainsborough, 222 Central Park South

The Gainsborough, 222 Central Park South has received a CityRealty Rating of 88, 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:

Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

None 2 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:

No, but Very Good 3 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:

Discrete 1 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

No 0 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

Distinctive 2 out of 2 points

Garden:

None 0 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

Individual Designation 2 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 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points

Views:

Dazzling 4 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:

Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

3-4 3 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

14 or more Feet 4 out of 4 points

Balconies:

None 0 out of 3 points

Health Club:

Yes 1 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:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

None 0 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:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Co-op
Built in 1905
39 Apartments
16 Floors

Building Amenities

FT Doorman
High-Rise
Pre War
Intercom
Elevator
Landmarked

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The Gainsborough, 222 Central Park South, #14A

Pricing History

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Key Details

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About The Gainsborough, 222 Central Park South

The Gainsborough, 222 Central Park South has received a CityRealty Rating of 88, based on:

Rating Summary

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Building Amenities

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