55 Central Park West, Unit 9A
Sold 10/4/23
Sold 10/4/23
Description
Upon entering its oversized gallery that anchors the entertaining and sleeping areas, step down into a gracious living/dining room with 9' 5" ceilings, direct sunset views west, northern exposure and side views of Central Park. The generous primary bedroom suite features two windowed en suite baths, including...9A is a sun-filled and spacious 2BR home on the park with elegant pre-war details throughout at the iconic 55 Central Park West, an exquisite Art Deco building that combines the best of old and new.
Upon entering its oversized gallery that anchors the entertaining and sleeping areas, step down into a gracious living/dining room with 9' 5" ceilings, direct sunset views west, northern exposure and side views of Central Park. The generous primary bedroom suite features two windowed en suite baths, including one with shower, and ample walk-in closets. The second bedroom doubles as a library/den. There is a powder room off the kitchen. This home has triple exposure, original herringbone floors, extraordinarily large windows, elegant archways, and high beamed ceilings throughout.
55 Central Park West, designed by Swartz & Gross in 1929, has earned awards for its exquisitely restored Art Deco lobby. The building also modernized its infrastructure, earning an “A” grade by NYC for energy efficiency as well as offering accessibility, new building heating, water, fire and electrical systems, elevators, back-up power generator and co- generation plant. Aesthetically, the building also boasts an exceptional landscaped rooftop terrace open to all residents with panoramic views, sundeck, vegetable garden, and wet bar. The building maintains a full-service staff, including two full-time doormen, a live-in Resident Manager, and a Building Link Communication system. Other amenities include a laundry room, bike room, package room, children’s playroom, and private storage units.
Ideally located across from Tavern on the Green in Central Park and within proximity to Lincoln Center, this location is abound with shops and restaurants and has easy access to bus and subway transportation. Building allows 50% financing on the first $1,000,000 purchase and 1/3 on the amount above $1,000,000. Flip tax is 2%. Pets are welcome and pied-a-terre ownership is permitted.
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Doorman
- Full-Time Doorman
- Common Roof Deck
- Common Outdoor Space
- Playroom
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
Property Details for 55 Central Park West, Unit 9A
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 36 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $3,536 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 50% |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| Views | None |
| Architectural Style | - |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
55 Central Park West
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Property History for 55 Central Park West, Unit 9A
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Schools near 55 Central Park West, Unit 9A
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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| Public - | 9 to 12 |
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P.S. 452 PublicPK to 5 | ||
Special Music School PublicK to 12 | ||
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School Public9 to 12 |
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