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SOLD FOR $9,100,000

· Closed August 15, 2024

257 CENTRAL Park W #11AB
Closed For Sale Co-op

$9,100,000

257 CENTRAL Park W #11AB

Upper West Side, Manhattan

THE ORWELL HOUSE

MLS® #RLS10955476

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

4

Bedrooms

3

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1906

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Year Built 1906
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $8,874/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 11 of 13

Property Highlights

  • Views: City Lights, City, Park Greenbelt, Panoramic, River
  • Exposure: East,North,South,West facing
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 8
Baths 3 Full
Floor 11 of 13
View City Lights, City, Park Greenbelt, Panoramic, River
Exposure East,North,South,West
Pets Yes
Year Built 1906
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1199-0036-00257-000-00011AB
Block/Lot 01199/0036

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 9, 2023 $11,000,000 -
Price Reduced Aug 15, 2024 $10,000,000 -9.1%
Currently May 1, 2026 $9,100,000 -9.0%

Description

This is the one you've been waiting for! Truly triple-mint four (potential five) bedroom, three bath residence with some of the most jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring views of Central Park displayed in full glory over almost seventy feet of pure Park frontage! This spacious yet inviting true home is in immaculate condition, with a flexible layouty and natural flow. Beginning with the large entry foyer, you are treated to a massive great room that could serve as both the dining room and spacious living room (although there is a separate dining room located just off the kitchen as well). The king-sized primary bedroom suite, contained in its own wing, is blessed with stunning Central Park and Reservoir vistas, in addition to a perfect sitting room with numerous custom walk-in closets and an en suite spa bath, complete with a huge shower, separate jacuzzi soaking tub, and double sinks. The windowed chef's kitchen features a commercial-grade six-burner Viking stove, Subzero double refrigerator and all other best-in-class appliances, a large pantry, full laundry room, expansive Carrera marble countertop and storage space. The library could also be used as another bedroom, with its second en suite bath, and then two additional bedrooms and third bathroom are tucked away from the entertaining spaces down a discreet private hallway.

Other hallmarks of ths one-of-a-kind seamlessly combined apartment include an abundance of closets with custom built ins throughout, beautiful hardwood floors, distinctive chandeliers that all convey, and lowluster Venetian plaster on many of the walls. Bathed in light for most of the day courtesy of the four exposures, the place is also pin-drop quiet, providing a peaceful haven from the hustle and bustle outside. And of course the breathtaking Park views are just as glorious by night, ringed by the lights of the magnificent City skyline.

The Orwell House, built in 1906, boasts an elegant but understated lobby, overseen by full-time doormen, and has a helpful live-in super, bike room, package room, garage (with a waitlist), and common laundry room. A brand new gym will be finished and ready for use by the end of the year, and a newly created landscaped roof deck should be completed in time for Spring 2024! The incredible neighborhood includes Central Park and its Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir just across the street, along with all its other delights like the Great Lawn and Strawberry Field. All the best grocery stores that the Upper West Side is famous for are just a few blocks away, as are incredible restaurants and boutiques, the B/C and 1 subway lines, and the M86 and M10 buses. This lovely boutique Pre-war co-op is pet-friendly, and the common-sense board allows pied-a-terre and up to 75% financing.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Smoke Free Building Other In Unit

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Amenities

Common Playroom Elevators

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $8,874/mo
Original Price $11,000,000
Sale Price $9,100,000
Previous Price $10,000,000

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

582

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,544

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

31

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

77

Median Sale Price

$1.81M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/1/26, 9:10 AM EST

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257 CENTRAL Park W #11AB, Upper West Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1
Floor Plan 2

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 $8,874 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

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: RLS10955476
First Listed: 11/9/2023
On Market: 11/9/2023
Price Changed: 8/15/2024
Closed: 8/15/2024
Contract Date: 11/9/2023

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Tracie Hamersley

Listing Contact: (917) 647-0056

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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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