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The Osborne, 205 West 57th Street, #8BA

Last Sold on Nov 1, 2010 for $2,200,000
2 beds, 3 baths
206 days on Market
Currently for sale for $5,195,000

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Description

This exceptional home seamlessly blends the allure of the Gilded Age with the comfort and convenience of modern living, a rare opportunity to experience the epitome of the elegant New York lifestyle.

The foyer will take your breath away with its rich original architectural details, 14' ceilings, soaring doorways, and hand carved paneling. There is a fireplace with a tiled surround, and a built-in display cabinet.

The living room and the dining room are ideal for hosting memorable gatherings. Over-sized south-facing windows are topped with gorgeous original Tiffany glass transoms.

In the living room, the wood-burning fireplace has a mahogany mantle and black marble surround, and is flanked by 11' bookcases. There are handsome cherry and oak parquet floors, and double pocket doors which invite guests into the formal dining room. There is ample space on the walls for your art collection, and there is storage space under the windows.

The windowed eat-in kitchen has wood cabinets, a double sink, stainless steel appliances, and abundant storage.

This window also features an original Tiffany glass transom.

The spacious library boasts a marble fireplace and a magnificent frieze which encircles the room at the top of the walls. Two closets and a beautifully renovated bathroom give it the flexibility to serve as a comfortable second bedroom. It has an over-sized north facing window.

The palatial primary bedroom suite is your private sanctuary.

It is pin-drop quiet, with two large windows and a wood-burning fireplace with a mahogany mantle and hand painted tiles.

The room has beautiful parquet floors, carved mahogany wainscoting and doors. The windowed bathroom is renovated.

The suite also features a spacious walk-in closet and dressing room. Stairs lead up to the windowed sleeping loft, which has floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a wall of closets, and can be used as a third bedroom or as a media room.

For added convenience, there is a washer and dryer and utility closet under the stairs.

The apartment includes a self-contained unit that can be used as a fourth bedroom or a home office. There are three windows, parquet floors, a wood-burning fireplace and a Murphy bed. The windowed bathroom includes a glass-paneled shower and walk-in closet.

A separate entrance provides privacy and convenience.

Designed by renowned architect James E. Ware, the Osborne was built in 1885; it is now landmarked and recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The lobby is richly detailed in the Italian Renaissance style with mosaic tiled walls, decorative marble floors, stone benches and glazed terra cotta panels.

This remarkable building allows you to embrace the vibrant energy and cultural riches that the city offers, with a prime location diagonally across from Carnegie Hall, and close to both Lincoln Center and the Theater District, the excellent restaurants and shops of Midtown Manhattan, and Central Park.

Amenities include 24-hour doormen, live-in resident manager, full laundry room, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a large rooftop terrace.

Maintenance includes electric.

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About The Osborne, 205 West 57th Street

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The Osborne, 205 West 57th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 86, 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

26
Out of 44
+
29
Out of 36
+
21
Out of 39
+
10
=
86
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Attractive 4 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Poorly Done 0 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:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Exposed 0 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Discrete 1 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:
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 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Dazzling 4 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
A lot 0 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 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:
Some 0 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Stunning 5 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
11-14 Feet 3 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 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:
Some 1 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

Building Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator

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