Seventy Five Central Park West

Prewar neo-Renaissance detailing and sprawling Classic Six and Seven layouts

“Candela’s neo-Renaissance tripartite design includes a three-story stone base decorated with massive terra cotta masks within brick panels at the third floor,” a Daytonian in Manhattan blog post describes.?“The nine-story, brick-faced midsection is sparsely decorated. A single stone balcony at the sixth floor and a sprinkling of stone lintels and keystones on the fourth provide the only contrast to the blanket of brownish-red brick.” Stone pilasters and massive urns define the structure’s 15th floor balustrade. Inside, classic six and seven residences are imbued in elaborate yet elegant crown molding, hardwood flooring, high ceilings and oversized windows. Some overlook the adjacent park.

While retaining these high-craft elements, most of the units have been renovated with new bathroom fixtures and kitchen finishes. Take unit 6A, sold in summer 2024 for $2.2 million. The corner unit features recently introduced Carrara marble countertops and top-line stainless steel Viking appliances. Like any older building, however, the state of renovation varies greatly from unit to unit and often reflects alterations made by previous residents. Though on the market for $4.5 million in fall 2024, unit 10D could use a bit of a refresh. Nonetheless, the expansive triple exposure three-bedroom has solid bones, iconic arched doorways and an en-suite principal bedroom with direct Central Park views. While two-bedrooms tend to sell for around $2 million, three-bedrooms average out at $5.2 million. Encircled by the previously mentioned terrace, 75 Central Park West’s duplex penthouse sold for upward of $11 million in 2020. The prominent address has been home to many famous and infamous individuals over the decades. According to a report published by real estate blog 6sqft, this emphatically Tuscan-Revival residence was once home to controversial TV jockey Don Imus. Today, units can be utilized as pied-a-terres based on board approval which also allows 50% financing. As of fall 2024, there’s a capital reserve assessment of $83.65 per month.

Full-service co-op amenities and everything the distinguished environs have to offer

Like many of the full-service, white-glove co-ops in this upmarket part of town, 75 Central Park West features a comprehensive staff: full-time door attendants, an onsite resident manager, porters and handypeople. Though the building might not have the extensive roster of specialized amenity spaces found in new development condos, there’s a well-maintained bike room, children’s playroom and ample deeded storage units in the basement.

The main attraction here, however, is Central Park. This massive green lung, New York City’s most important park, incorporates numerous historical sites, picnic lawns, waterways, sports facilities, playgrounds, secluded woodlands, ice skating rinks and even a half-decent zoo. The hilly 6.1-mile loop road is ideal for a good workout, whether that be on foot or bike. The Lincoln Square area takes its name from the prominent Lincoln Square cultural campus, home to The Met Opera, New York City Ballet and Philharmonic. Seven blocks south, the Columbus Circle mall includes a Whole Foods, 10 premium restaurants and 40 luxury stores. It also unfolds as a major transit hub served by A, B, C, D and the local 1 subway lines. The latter also stops at the 66 St-Lincoln Center station, closer to 75 Central Park West. Nearby Amsterdam and Columbus avenues abound with an endless stream of owner-operated eateries, bars and boutiques. La Boite en Bois is a classic French bistro. Embedded in Central Park, Tavern On The Green is an upscale staple. For residents that keep cars in nearby garages, there’s access to the Henry Hudson Parkway at the end of West 57th and West 79th streets.