Property Description for 101 Central Park West, 2-C
Epitomizing classic elegance, this meticulously renovated apartment is located in one of Central Park West's most distinguished prewar cooperatives. Enjoying 65-feet fronting Central Park, the 7-room, 3-bedroom home offers a gracious layout with grand proportions and has been enhanced by the prolific touches of award-winning architect Dinyar Wadia. With four rooms on the Park, the beautifully appointed residence features exquisite custom millwork, soaring beamed ceilings, traditional moldings, skim-coated painted walls, pristine hardwood flooring, and original prewar details that have been perfectly preserved and carefully restored.
A semi-private elevator landing with a Venetian plaster hallway opens on to a stately 14-foot gallery, providing an impressive introduction to the home. Accessed through a set of custom French doors, the 31-foot Living room features built-ins with hidden speakers, a custom woodburning fireplace and hearth and has 3 large windows overlooking Central Park. A delightful 18-foot window seat allows for comfortable views of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. There is an elegant 25-foot formal dining room which is accessed off the gallery. The state-of-the-art Chef's kitchen has marble countertops, custom-cabinetry, large terrazzo tiles, a cast iron white farm sink and stainless steel appliances from Viking, Sub-Zero, and Miele. A staff room/office with a cast iron sink, Miele washer/dryer, and bath may also be found along this wing. The private chambers of the home include a serene 24-foot Park-facing master suite, with a dressing room, a 15' x 6' custom walk-in-closet, and a luxuriously-appointed bathroom, a custom vanity with two translucent glass bowl sinks, a beautiful glass tiled shower and a Seura Mirror TV with shower speakers. There are two additional spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets, both of which face the Park. The apartment has 3 full-bathrooms, all of which have been tastefully renovated, including with tile from Ann Sacks. There is central air-conditioning and a Smart Home Control 4 system wired throughout the apartment and an AV closet for centralized distribution. The windows of the home are double-paned, insulated, energy efficient and offer optimal UV protection for an art collection. This exceptional residence has been published in a noteworthy magazine.
There is also an option of purchasing this apartment fully furnished.
Built in 1928, this red-brick apartment house which spans the entire block from 70th to 71st Streets, was designed by Schwartz and Gross, one of the early 20th century's most prolific designers of apartment houses. The structure has a three-story limestone base with decorative limestone window surrounds and limestone panels ornamented with classical treatments of medallions, swags, rosettes, and urns. Amenities include a fitness center, bike room and storage facilities. There are attended elevators and several full-time doorman. A large storage unit transfers with the apartment.