279 CENTRAL Park W #8/9A
MLS® #RLS10849234
Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate
5
Bedrooms
4
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1990
Year Built
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- Exposure: East facing
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Welcome to 279 Central Park West, a full-service luxury condominium located in the heart of the Upper West Side having breathtaking Central Park, Reservoir and Manhattan's City Skyline views. Residence 8/9A is a beautiful duplex offering a gracious use of space, privacy, and elegant detailing throughout. It measures just over 3,000 sq ft with a total of 5 private, generously sized, well-proportioned bedrooms: 4 bedrooms are positioned on the 9th floor with 3 full bathrooms and one bedroom with ensuite full bath on the 8th floor including a guest powder room conveniently located in the entrance gallery.
The moment you enter residence 8/9, you step into a gracious foyer gallery entrance which shares an impressive floating spiral staircase. This gallery entrance leads into an expansive grand living room which showcases jaw-dropping East facing views of Central Park and the East Side of town. The apartment features floor to ceiling picture windows with spectacular convergence of light, space, with ceiling heights just under 9 ft., central air conditioning, Brazilian herringbone hardwood floors throughout, an abundance of closets and storage space including a walk-in coat closet. The apartment boosts an incredible flow that is conducive to any easy lifestyle of living and entertaining. Alongside the living room is a separated spacious library with glass inset doors and if desired could be easily transformed into a 6th bedroom.
The placement of the living room, dining room, and library orchestrates a broad sweeping space including a beautifully proportioned dining room with park views. The kitchen offers an abundance of custom-built wood paneled cabinetry and storage outfitted with top-of-the-line Miele appliances, including a built-in espresso machine, an induction cooktop and oven, convection microwave oven, sub-zero refrigerator, dishwasher. and a large washer and dryer.
279 Central Park West is one of several condominiums located on the prime stretch of Central Park West. This building was erected in 1988 by Costas Kondylis, comprising 20-stories and only 36 apartments. The building services and amenities include 24-7 full-time doorman, a concierge, a live-in resident manager, a private storage room, an indoor-outdoor playroom, a fitness room, common laundry room, and bike room. 2.5% flip tax paid by buyer. This luxury condominium is impeccably maintained throughout and is ideally located on Central Park West's Gold Coast. It is the ideal residence for an exclusive lifestyle in an unparalleled location.
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About Upper West Side
View All Upper West Side ListingsThe 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
535
Median Asking Price
$1.45M
Median $/Sqft
$1,497
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
18
Price Reduced
21%
Sold (30 Days)
80
Median Sale Price
$1.70M
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Location
279 CENTRAL Park W #8/9A, Upper West Side, New York County • Near WEST 88 STREET and WEST 89 STREET
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