Milton Coste

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(917) 416-7433

SOLD FOR $2,800,000

· Closed February 11, 2026

Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,800,000

257 CENTRAL Park W #7F

Upper West Side, Manhattan

The Orwell House

MLS® #RLS20025046

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

3

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1906

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Year Built 1906
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $4,226/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 7 of 13

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,South,West facing
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 7 of 13
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Exposure East,South,West
Pets Yes
Year Built 1906
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 11990036002550000000410
Block/Lot 01199/0036

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 19, 2025 $2,895,000 -
Currently Apr 25, 2026 $2,800,000 -3.3%

Description

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Off the foyer of this CPW beauty is a spacious West-facing living room and a home office that could easily be a 4th bedroom.

The formal dining room is on the other side of the foyer and leads to the windowed kitchen with its stone and butcher block countertops, a breakfast bar, and top stainless appliances including a six-burner gas range with two ovens.

The three bedrooms are quiet and peaceful, including the sunny primary, which has a wall of closets and a new ensuite marble bathroom with a glass-enclosed stall shower with a rainfall shower head.

Additional features of this lovely home are through-the-wall HVAC units, a second fully renovated bath with a washer/dryer, a powder room, hardwood floors, and lots of custom shelving.

257 Central Park offers a doorman , live-in resident manager, new gym, additional laundry and storage, and an absolutely breathtaking roof garden, which truly is one of the best in the city!

You will be across from Central Park and right next to convenient transportation.​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌​​

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Building Other Washer Hookup In Unit

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Amenities

Bike Storage Cold Storage Concierge Elevators

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $4,226/mo
Original Price $2,895,000
Sale Price $2,800,000
Previous Price $2,895,000

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

Upper West Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

586

Median Asking Price

$1.67M

Median $/Sqft

$1,457

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

23

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

70

Median Sale Price

$1.86M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/25/26, 6:12 AM EST

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Location

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257 CENTRAL Park W #7F, Upper West Side, New York County

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Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1906
Year Built
120 years old
12
Floors
69
Residential Units
R10A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $18,657,450
Land Value: $4,137,750
Exemptions: $83,071

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 15,325 SF
Building Area: 148,380 SF
Built FAR: 9.68
Allowed FAR: 10

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $4,226 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1906, making it approximately 120 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property: 2 per apartment,Building Pets Allowed Comments:2 per apartment. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS20025046
First Listed: 5/19/2025
On Market: 5/19/2025
Price Changed: 2/12/2026
Closed: 2/11/2026
Contract Date: 5/19/2025

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Ann Cutbill Lenane

Listing Contact: -

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Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

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