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Orwell House
257 Central Park West, 5-B
Central Park West, Manhattan | West 85th Street & West 86th Street
3 Rooms1 Bed1 BathCo-op
$999,999
$999,999
Updated 5 years ago
Sold

Orwell House

257 Central Park West, 5-B

Central Park West, Manhattan | West 85th Street & West 86th Street

3 Rooms1 Bed1 BathCo-op

$999,999
Maintenance$2,275

This property was sold for $999,999 on 09/02/21.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Entry Foyer
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Track Lighting
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Oversized Windows
  • Picture Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Windowed Kitchen

Outdoor space and views

  • Central Park
  • Treeline Views
  • East Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Attended Elevator
  • Bike Storage
  • Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Playroom
  • Renovated Lobby
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 257 Central Park West, 5-B

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

Listing History for 257 Central Park West, 5-B

Now
09/14/2021
$999,999
Sold and Closed by Frances Katzen
Douglas Elliman
09/08/2021
Contract Signed by Frances Katzen
Douglas Elliman
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Building Details for 257 Central Park West

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessAttended Elevator
Year Built1906
Financing Allowed50%
Floors/Apts12/84
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

86 St
0.06 miles
81 St-Museum of Natural History
0.29 miles
86 St
0.42 miles

Citi Bike

Central Park W & W 85 St
0.03 miles
W 82 St & Central Park W
0.19 miles

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Frances Katzen
Douglas Elliman

Central Park West | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Home to some of New York City’s most famous buildings like The Dakota, with its enchanting architecture, and the equally impressive San Remo just a couple streets away, Central Park West is one of the most eye-popping neighborhoods to live in. 

It is historically renowned for its blending of architecture and residential living. So much so, that it earned a listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It is thought to have some of the most diverse and beautiful skylines in all of New York and has drawn celebrity residents for decades

If world-class architecture isn’t enough for you, there are plenty of warm brownstones to be found as well. There is so much to do in Central Park West, the most obvious being in the name of the neighborhood itself. With Central Park running the length of one of its borders, there’s easy access to the park and all its wonders, running trails, row boats, and bridges. If you prefer the indoors, the American Museum of Natural History is at your service. 

There are few places in the world that can match Central Park West’s varied combination of urban and residential charm, elegance, and spirit. 

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