Residence 5B at 478 Central Park West is a renovated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath condominium with direct Central Park views and low monthly carrying costs. The open living and dining area features six windows overlooking the park and toward Midtown, bringing in excellent natural light throughout the day. White oak floors run throughout, and marble window ledges add a polished finish.
The kitchen has been updated with a larger sink, new dishwasher, drawer microwave, new hood filter, and wood cabinet fronts, along with Bosch and Sub Zero appliances and a wine cooler. Off the dining area, there is a built in desk and added storage.
The apartment includes California Closets in all bedrooms and the hallway coat closet. The laundry room offers added storage, a new Bosch washer installed in 2025, and an added half bath. Both full bathrooms feature heated floors. The primary bathroom has a glass enclosed shower, and the hall bathroom has a soaking tub. Central air conditioning is provided by a brand new HVAC system installed in 2023. The living room also includes Shade Store electric sunshades.
A private storage closet transfers with the apartment.
478 Central Park West is a seven story prewar condominium located across from Central Park. Building amenities include a live in super, part time doorman, fitness room, playroom, bike storage, private storage, and an additional shared laundry room. The doorman is on duty Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM and weekends from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Pets are permitted, and subletting is allowed.
The building is located near the B and C trains, the M10 bus on Central Park West, and the M7 bus on Manhattan Avenue. Also nearby are the 2 and 3 trains at Lenox Avenue and 110th Street, as well as the 1 train at Broadway and 110th Street. Whole Foods and Columbia University are also nearby.
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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.