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Last updated on Feb 7, 2026

The Central,
250 West 88th Street

An attractive 8-story red-brick pre-war condominium with 60 units was built in 1910. The building features limestone details, a rooftop addition, and amenities like a concierge and doorman, located in a lively neighborhood with excellent architecture and transportation options.

All Apartments For Sale (1)
Recent Sales (4) $1,286 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (60)

Apt. 508
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Studio

1 bath

425 ft²

$1,353

$575,000 in contract

Sep 23, 2025

139 days

in contract

#508: $575,000 - Studio

Apt. 304

1 bed

1 bath

700 ft²

$862,500 -4.1%

$1,232

$899,000

Sep 23, 2025

Apt. 404

1 bed

1 bath

794 ft²

$899,000

$1,132

$899,000

Apr 28, 2025

Apt. 803

2 beds

2 baths

1,205 ft²

$1,800,000

$1,494

Mar 17, 2025

Apt. 204

$1,950,000

Oct 6, 2022

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Overview of The Central at 250 West 88th Street

The Central is a prewar condominium located at 250 West 88th Street on the Upper West Side. A 24-hour doorman and live-in superintendent are on staff, and amenities include bike storage, private storage, and a central laundry room.

The Central is located in excellent proximity to Central Park, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Riverside Park, popular Upper West Side dining, and the 86th Street 1 and B/C trains. It is a smoke-free building, and pets are not allowed.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Condo

Year Built

1910

Apartments

60 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Not allowed

Neighborhood

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. (Manhattan)

Min Down

10%

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Amenities

Concierge
FT Doorman
Pre War
Resident Storage
Central AC
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent
Smoke-free

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at Broadway 0.06 miles

at Broadway and 95th 0.36 miles

at Central Park West and 88th 0.45 miles

Pros & Cons

Concierge
Lively neighborhood with many restaurants and stores
Basement storage
Good public transportation
Pre-war building
Doorman
Close to Subway

No health club
Two-step-up entrance
No roof deck
No sidewalk landscaping
No balconies
No garage

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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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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