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SOLD FOR $7,820,000

· Closed December 2, 2021

262 CENTRAL Park W #5A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$7,820,000

$2,300 per sq ft

262 CENTRAL Park W #5A

Upper West Side, Manhattan

THE WHITE HOUSE

MLS® #RLS10854955

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

4

Bedrooms

4

Baths

3,400

Sq. Ft.

1929

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Living Area 3,400 sq ft
Year Built 1929
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $5,865/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 5 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 8
Baths 4 Full
Floor 5 of 15
Exposure East,North
Pets Yes
Cross Street WEST 86 STREET and WEST 87 STREET
Year Built 1929
Living Area 3,400 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1200-0031-00262-000-000005A

Description

Over 60 feet of frontage on Central Park! Perfectly located on the corner of Central Park West and 87th Street, this stunning home features large, well-proportioned rooms, and light and views through large picture windows throughout. At approximately 3,200 square feet, with 3 bedrooms, library (or 4th bedroom) and staff room, this beautiful home is in excellent condition.

A semi-private elevator landing welcomes you into an expansive central gallery, which connects all living areas of the apartment. All major rooms face east towards Central Park, flooding the apartment with sun all day. The grand living room features herringbone wood floors, decorative fireplace and room for multiple seating areas. The adjacent paneled library features a walk-in closet and an en-suite bath.

The extra-large formal dining room is perfect for grand scale entertaining or intimate dinners at home. Adjacent to the dining room, the spacious eat-in chefs kitchen features 2 large west facing windows and is furnished with a DCS 6 burner stove, Sub Zero refrigerator, double oven, 2 dishwashers, a central island, granite countertops and separate desk space.

Separated from the main living quarters by a long hallway, the private bedroom wing is a quiet sanctuary. The primary corner bedroom facing east and north is bathed in natural light and includes a Park facing en-suite bath with a walk-in shower.

Two addtional spacious bedrooms face north with abundant closets and shared bath. A staff room with a full bath, vented washer dryer and a murphy bed completes the home. Remote controlled through-wall AC units have recently been installed in all public rooms and bedrooms, and there is central AC in the kitchen.

262 Central Park West, known as The White House, is a white-glove cooperative building featuring 24-hour doormen, resident manager, brand new gym, playroom, half basketball court, bike room and private storage. 50% financing. 2% flip tax paid by the buyer. No Summer Work Rules.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building THE WHITE HOUSE
Total Units 85
Stories 15
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $5,865/mo
Original Price $8,500,000
Sale Price $7,820,000
Previous Price $7,995,000

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

560

Median Asking Price

$1.50M

Median $/Sqft

$1,460

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

48

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

74

Median Sale Price

$1.90M

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262 CENTRAL Park W #5A, Upper West Side, New York County • Near WEST 86 STREET and WEST 87 STREET

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10854955
First Listed: 9/9/2021
Price Changed: 11/18/2021
Closed: 12/2/2021
Contract Date: 4/6/2021

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Sabrina Saltiel

Listing Contact: (917) 696-6499

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