Building
The Orwell House
257 Central Park West, Manhattan, NY 10024

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The Orwell House at 257 Central Park W is a 12 story co-op building in Upper West Side. It was built in 1906 and has 69 units.

Units

Unit
Status
Price
$2,200,000 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
Central Park WestContract Signed$2,200,000-32-
Unit
Status
Price
$10,500 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$105/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
257 Central Park West - #6CActive$10,500$105/sf221,200View

Building
The Orwell House
257 Central Park West, Manhattan, NY 10024

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Building Amenities

Bike Room
Common Roof Deck
Common Storage
Elevator
Full-Time Concierge
Full-Time Doorman
Garage
Gym
Handyman
Laundry in Building

Building PoliciesUPDATED 09/15/2023

General Policies
Pet Policy: Pets Allowed
Rental/Sublet Policy: Allowed
Pied-a-Terre Policy: Allowed
Live/Work Policy: Allowed
Washer/Dryer Policy: Allowed
Sales & Financial Policies
Min Down Payment: 25%
Tax Deductibility: 50%
Transfer Fee (Flip Tax): Yes
HDFC Income Restrictions: Not Applicable
Guarantors Policy: Allowed
Parental Purchasing Policy: Allowed
Co-Purchasing Policy: Allowed
Gifting Policy: Allowed
Open Houses Policy: Allowed
Policies are subject to change at the discretion of building management and may not apply to renters.

Building Facts

Building Overview
Property Type: Co-op
Building Size: Midrise
Access: Attended Elevators [3]
Service Level: Full-Service Building
Year Built: 1906
Building Era: Pre-war
Year Last Altered: 1982
Building Class: D4
Owner: 257 CENTRAL PARK WEST
HDFC Building: No
Size & Dimensions
Units: 69
Stories: 12
Building Sq. Ft.: 148,380 Sq. Ft.
Lot Sq. Ft.: 15,325 Sq. Ft.
Building Width: 102 Ft.
Building Depth: 150 Ft.
Lot Width: 102.17 Ft.
Lot Depth: 150 Ft.
Buildings on Lot: 1
Zoning & Use
Zoning Districts: R10A
Land Use Category: D4
Residential Units: 69
Total Units: 69
Residential Area(SF): 147,030 Sq. Ft.
Commercial Area(SF): 1,350 Sq. Ft.
Location Details
Street Address: 257 Central Park West
Zip Code: 10024
Building Name: The Orwell House
Complex Name: -
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
Borough: Manhattan
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Districts
Community District: 107
City Council: 6
Police Precinct: 20
Fire Department: E074
Historic District: Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
School District: 03

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Schools

SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
Rodeph Sholom SchoolPrivatePK-80.1 mi
NR
Dwight SchoolPrivatePK-120.1 mi
NR
Anglo American International SchoolPrivateK-120.2 mi
NR
Ms 243 Center SchoolPublic5-80.2 mi
8

Rodeph Sholom School

PK-8, 0.1 mi, Private

NR

Dwight School

PK-12, 0.1 mi, Private

NR

Anglo American International School

K-12, 0.2 mi, Private

NR

Ms 243 Center School

5-8, 0.2 mi, Public

8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Updated as of Sep 15, 2023.