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· Closed September 2, 2021

257 CENTRAL Park W #5B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$999,999

257 CENTRAL Park W #5B

Upper West Side, Manhattan

THE ORWELL HOUSE

MLS® #RLS10741166

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1906

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1906
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,275/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 5 of 13

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Parking: Private garage
  • Character: Pre-war building (1906)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 13
Pets Yes
Cross Street WEST 85 STREET and WEST 86 STREET
Year Built 1906
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1199-0036-00257-000-000005B

Description

This unique and rare one bedroom sits nested over Central Park. Offering dramatic wide-open views of Central Park.

This home located at the prestigious Orwell House provides a unique aspect of living. One arrives into a well-proportioned one-bedroom that supports both a living and dining area. All rooms flank Central Park, providing dramatic and seasonal views throughout the year. The apartment is further enhanced with a windowed kitchen that provides dishwasher, upgraded appliances, and cool custom stone countertops and cabinets that provide ample storage throughout. Washer/dryer located in the apartment.

The building amenities include a children's playroom, central laundry/bike room, and private storage based on availability.

Built in 1906, The Orwell House has a fully updated lobby, 24-hour doorman and concierge. This residence is located in the heart of the Upper West Side where you are surrounded by Central Park and where you are walking distance to Central Park landmarks such as the reservoir, the great lawn, as well as the Museum of Natural History.

Excellent access to fantastic restaurants, great shopping and local transportation including the B/C trains at 86th and 81st streets as well as both the M86 bus and M10 bus located on the corner.

The Orwell House is a pet-friendly building that permits pied-a-terres and up to 50% financing.

24 Hour notice is required for all appointments

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Building THE ORWELL HOUSE
Total Units 84
Stories 13
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,275/mo
Original Price $1,175,000
Sale Price $999,999

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

561

Median Asking Price

$1.29M

Median $/Sqft

$1,505

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

45

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

70

Median Sale Price

$1.86M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/12/26, 11:39 PM EST

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257 CENTRAL Park W #5B, Upper West Side, New York County • Near WEST 85 STREET and WEST 86 STREET

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10741166
First Listed: 9/9/2021
Price Changed: 9/14/2021
Closed: 9/2/2021
Contract Date: 4/19/2021

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Frances Katzen

Listing Contact: (917) 705-1864

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