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250 W 88TH Street 804
$1,375,000
MLS# RLS20113091 · Upper West Side
Originally listed at $1,495,000. Price last reduced on October 22, 2026.
Listed September 8, 2026 · 61 days on the market
2 Beds 1 Baths 900 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
Location, light and layout are the hallmarks of this comfortable top floor residence at The Central Condominium, a relaxed full-service building positioned right in the heart of the Upper West Side! A spacious entrance foyer with coat closet leads to a bright Living/Dining room with high beamed ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, a wall of custom built-ins and bright exposures through a wall of oversized windows. The thoughtfully-designed renovated kitchen is open to the entertaining area and features deep granite countertops, abundant custom cabinetry and premium stainless steel appliances. The sun-filled primary bedroom can easily accommodate a king-sized bed and offers a large closet and open views through oversized windows. The pin-drop quiet guest bedroom is equally bright and offers 2 large closets. There is an overall sense of peace and tranquility throughout this home which is further enhanced by its top floor position.
Built in 1900 and converted to condominium in 1990, the established prewar building is fiscally sound and responsibly managed. Building amenities include a renovated lobby with a 24-hour attendant, a live-in superintendent, a central laundry room, bike room and storage. The hallways are in the process of being refurbished and the project is paid for in-full, with completion expected by year's end. And of course, there's the prime Upper West Side location, perfectly positioned between Central Park and Riverside Park with great restaurants, cafes, shopping, and all major modes of public transportation right at your doorstep. This one checks all the boxes!
Capital assessment of $268.28/month ongoing until 2030.
Temporary reserve assessment of $127.00/month.
Sorry, no pets allowed.
First showings begin Tuesday, September 15th
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC.
High beamed ceilings and hardwood floors define the living and dining room of apartment 804 at 250 West 88th Street, which also has a wall of custom built-ins and a wall of oversized windows. The exposures are bright, and the windows frame city and city lights views. A top-floor position appeals to some buyers for the lack of neighbors overhead.
The kitchen is open to the entertaining area and has deep granite countertops, abundant custom cabinetry, premium stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher. An open kitchen keeps the cook connected to guests, though it gives less separation between cooking and relaxing. It's a practical setup for a home you'll use every day.
Quiet is a strong point here.
The primary bedroom has room for a king-sized bed, a large closet and open views through oversized windows. The guest bedroom is bright as well and has two large closets, which gives you a lot of storage for a home of this size. The lobby was renovated and a staff member is posted there around the clock, and the building also has a live-in superintendent, a central laundry room, a bike room and storage. There's an elevator, and the hallways are being refurbished now.
Riverside Park is about 5 minutes on foot and Joan of Arc Park about 6. The 86th Street station for the 1 train is about 2 minutes away, and Key Food is about a minute away, so everyday errands stay close.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have a dishwasher?
Yes. The kitchen includes a dishwasher.
Does the building have an elevator?
Yes. The building has an elevator.
Does the building have a 24-hour attendant?
Yes. The lobby has an attendant on duty around the clock.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Home features
- City lights view
- City view
- Dishwasher
- High ceilings
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Elevator
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.
$8,753 / month
- Principal and interest$6,953
- Common charges$1,800
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$275,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$13,750
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$21,175
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.
Location & Nearby
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250 W 88TH Street 804
Subway
- 186 StAbout 2 min walk
- 12396 StAbout 9 min walk · Accessible
- 179 StAbout 12 min walk
- BC86 StAbout 12 min walk
Parks
- Riverside ParkAbout 5 min walk
- Joan Of Arc ParkAbout 6 min walk
- Theodore Roosevelt ParkAbout 12 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 166 The Richard Rodgers School of the Arts and TechnologyAbout 5 min walk
- Success Academy Charter School - Upper West · CharterAbout 7 min walk
- P.S. 333 Manhattan School for ChildrenAbout 8 min walk
Middle schools
- Lafayette AcademyAbout 8 min walk
- Community Action School - MS 258About 8 min walk
High schools
- The Global Learning CollaborativeAbout 7 min walk
- Innovation Diploma PlusAbout 7 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Bard Graduate CenterAbout 9 min walk
Museums
- Children's Museum of ManhattanAbout 7 min walk
- American Museum of Natural HistoryAbout 11 min walk
- The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbout 25 min walk
- Nicholas Roerich MuseumAbout 26 min walk
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
The Neighborhood
About Upper West Side
Grand prewar residences flanked by two iconic parks and world-renowned cultural institutions.
Walkability
9/10
Public transit
9/10
Schools
10/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
9/10
Schools in Upper West Side
Strong public schools like PS 87 and PS 199, top progressive private schools, and many students who transition into elite NYC high schools.
Private schools in the area include Collegiate School, Trinity School, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, The Calhoun School.
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