205 W 57TH Street 3DB
$1,250,000
MLS# RLS20122481 · Central Park South
Listed October 23, 2026 · 3 days on the market
2 Beds 2 Baths
About This Property
A true duplex at The Osborne, with a grand entertaining floor downstairs and a private bedroom level above. Two-bedroom residences are rarely available under $2 million in New York, and rarer still in a landmark, full-service building a block from Central Park. The south-facing living room has 12-foot-plus ceilings, original picture moldings, and bay windows framing open views of Carnegie Hall. A crystal chandelier scaled to the room hangs above hand-nailed Versailles parquet floors, with a circular foyer leading into the unit as a grand entry. A renovated half bath for guests sits on this floor as well.An original 1885 staircase leads to the private level: two bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen, and a full bath with a deep Japanese soaking tub and separate shower. Entertaining stays downstairs and daily life happens upstairs.The plumbing and electrical systems have been updated so if you would like to make it your own, it would only require cosmetic changes. That is the value here: a landmark address, a duplex of this scale, and original details that can't be replicated, with room to add your own finishes without a gut renovation.Carnegie Hall is across the street, Broadway theaters and Lincoln Center are a short walk away, and Columbus Circle and Fifth Avenue put the city's best shopping and dining close by. With six subway lines within a block, it is perfectly suited to be your full-time home or a pied a terre. Residents of The Osborne enjoy white-glove service and an unmatched lifestyle, including a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, newly renovated fitness center, and a spectacular rooftop terrace overlooking Central Park. From this privileged vantage point, residents enjoy sweeping city views and a front-row seat to the annual Times Square New Year's Eve celebration.Pied a terres and washer dryer allowed, 50% financing, pet friendly and a 3% flip tax keeps the building financially solvent. Building ownership of all the retail spaces downstairs create a future opportunity for additional income. Make an appointment for your private appointment today.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Coldwell Banker Warburg.
The original 1885 staircase is what makes 205 West 57th Street a true duplex. It climbs from the entertaining floor to a private level with two bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen and a full bath, so the rooms you host in and the rooms you sleep in are clearly separated.
The downstairs living room faces south and has ceilings above 12 feet, original picture moldings and bay windows. The bays frame open views of Carnegie Hall, about 2 minutes on foot away. Hand-nailed Versailles parquet runs across the floor, and a crystal chandelier hangs in the room. A circular foyer leads into the unit, and a renovated half bath on this floor serves guests.
Because the living room faces south, direct sun reaches it for about 8.5 hours on the winter solstice, from 7:41 AM to 4:07 PM, and about 10 hours at the equinoxes. Nearby buildings can block that light, so treat these figures as open-horizon numbers.
The plumbing and electrical systems on the upper level have been updated, and the listing says the remaining work would be cosmetic. The full bath has a deep Japanese soaking tub alongside a separate shower. That's worth confirming with your own inspector before you plan changes.
Central Park is about 3 minutes on foot, and the 57 St-7 Av station, with the N, Q, R and W trains, is about 2 minutes away. Columbus Circle station, with the 1, A, B, C and D trains, is about 5 minutes away.
The building is an elevator cooperative of 15 stories with 115 units, built in 1885 and designated an individual landmark. It has a bike room, laundry in the building and a roof deck, and pets are allowed. The home has central air, a dishwasher and a city view. Co-op financing and board review are part of any purchase here, and the listing states 50% financing and a 3% flip tax, so ask your attorney to confirm both early.
Quick answers+
Is the apartment a duplex?
Yes. The living room is on the entertaining floor, and two bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen and a full bath are on the private level above, linked by an original 1885 staircase.
Does the building have an elevator?
Yes. The building is an elevator cooperative with an elevator listed among its amenities.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Pets are allowed in the building.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
Home features
- Central air
- City view
- Dishwasher
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Bike room
- Elevator
- Laundry in building
Outdoor space
- Roof deck
Some building amenities are reported on other current listings in this building. Confirm amenities and building policies before relying on them.
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.
$10,741 / month
- Principal and interest$6,321
- Maintenance$4,420
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$250,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$12,500
Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Warburg
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