Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $345,000

· Closed September 29, 2015

257 CENTRAL Park W #11H
Closed For Sale Co-op

$345,000

257 CENTRAL Park W #11H

Upper West Side, Manhattan

THE ORWELL HOUSE

MLS® #RLS10100132

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Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1906

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1906
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $985/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper West Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths null Full
Exposure South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street West 85th & 86th Streets
Year Built 1906
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 20, 2015 $395,000 -
Currently May 15, 2026 $345,000 -12.7%

Description

With Central Park at your doorstep, this desirable West facing studio apartment with 9 foot ceilings, features a full size kitchen, windowed bathroom & a generous walk-in-closet. Thru wall A/C, new windows; washer/dryer permitted. The Orwell House is a full service building with attended lobby, 24 hour doorman, live-in super, garage, bike room, laundry room, children's playroom & additional storage for lease. Pets are permitted. Located directly on CPW, convenient to subways, crosstown transverse, world renown museums and wonderful westside dining and shopping. Corporation requests 50 percent down. Pied-a-terre or primary residence.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $985/mo
Original Price $395,000
Previous Price $395,000

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

593

Median Asking Price

$1.70M

Median $/Sqft

$1,563

Avg Days on Market

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New This Week

29

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

N/A

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Location

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257 CENTRAL Park W #11H, Upper West Side, New York County • Near West 85th & 86th Streets

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1906
Year Built
120 years old
12
Floors
69
Residential Units
R10A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $18,657,450
Land Value: $4,137,750
Exemptions: $83,071

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 15,325 SF
Building Area: 148,380 SF
Built FAR: 9.68
Allowed FAR: 10

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $985 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1906, making it approximately 120 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10100132
First Listed: 4/20/2015
Price Changed: 9/29/2015
Closed: 9/29/2015
Contract Date: 4/18/2015

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Marilyn Mayers

Listing Contact: (917) 805-3358

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