Upon entry into the grand foyer, you are guided into the expansive, sunken living area. Flooded with natural light and adorned with a decorative fireplace, this resplendent home is accompanied by 10 foot ceilings, original pre-war details, hardwood floors and picturesque panoramas throughout.
Adjacent to the living room is a tastefully designed wood-paneled library, offering a sanctuary of refinement with its breathtaking park views and an opulent full bathroom. This room can easily transform into a third bedroom.
The meticulously renovated chef's kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances, bespoke cabinetry, marble countertops / backsplash and a large window that allows for streaming light throughout the day. The formal dining area presents a regal panorama of the neighboring church, replete with its transcendent stained-glass window. The lights of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church glow into the apartment, adding an air of timeless elegance.
The oversized primary suite, boasts a spa-like bathroom with deep soaking tub and an expansive walk-in closet with custom built-ins. There is an additional seating area that captures the beautiful arches of the church. The spacious second bedroom is accompanied by a lavish on-suite bathroom, outfitted with marble.
55 Central Park West is white glove, full-service cooperative located in the CPW Historic District. Constructed in 1929 by renowned architects, Schwartz & Gross, the building is considered one of the pivotal structures of the Art Deco style. The building has an exquisitely renovated, award-winning Art Deco lobby and a beautifully landscaped roof terrace with breathtaking Park and City views. Additional amenities include a full-time doorman, newly renovated children's playroom, bicycle room, laundry, private storage and live-in super. Pied-a-terres permitted and pets welcome. 2% flip paid by buyer.
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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.