$1,945,000
MLS# RLS20114360 · Upper West Side
Listed September 10, 2026 · 53 days on the market
2 Beds 2 Baths
Sun-filled and gracious, this corner two-bedroom, two-bathroom home on the sixth floor offers beautiful treelined block views with oblique vistas of Central Park from a prime Central Park West address. Enjoying three exposures to the north, west and south, the apartment is filled with natural light throughout the day. Generous scale, high ceilings, oversized windows and an elegant prewar layout are complemented by a wonderful collection of original architectural details, creating a sophisticated and inviting home in one of Central Park West's distinguished white-glove buildings.
The formal expanse is particularly impressive, positioned on a corner with two exposures and abundant natural light. Generously proportioned, there is ample room for comfortable seating as well as a formal dining area, making this an ideal space for both gracious entertaining and everyday living. Beautiful prewar details throughout include high ceilings, pretty moldings, hardwood floors, glass door transoms and French doors, all contributing to the timeless character and elegance of the home.
The windowed kitchen is bright and functional, with generous cabinet storage and plenty of counter space. Slab marble countertops are complemented by a ceramic tile backsplash and marble tile floors, while top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances include a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, Viking gas range and oven, and built-in GE Profile microwave. A Bosch washer and dryer in the apartment adds modern convenience, while through-wall air conditioning and heating provide year-round comfort.
The sun-filled primary suite is a peaceful retreat with a wonderful south-facing city view and a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom. The bathroom features stone tiling, a pedestal sink and a spacious walk-in shower with a rain head. The second full bathroom is equally attractive, with stone tile finishes and a classic pedestal sink. Generous closet storage throughout the apartment provides excellent utility and further enhances the home's comfortable, well-planned layout.
With its exceptional light, gracious proportions, beautiful prewar character and coveted Central Park West location, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the elegance and enduring appeal of one of Manhattan's most iconic residential avenues.
257 Central Park West is an elegant white glove prewar cooperative in superb financial and physical condition. Full-time services include 24-hour doorman and concierge, resident manager, porters and handymen, fitness center, central laundry, storage, bike storage, resident parking (subject to availability), and one of the most impressive roof decks on the Park. Pets are permitted. Pieds-a-terre are permitted on case-by-case basis. Electric $90.29/month, Special Assessment: $905.64/month through April 2027

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$12,857 / month
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Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
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257 Central Park W is a 12-story elevator cooperative in Upper West Side, completed in 1906 and home to 69 residential units. It sits within the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District. The most recent major alteration on record was in 1982.
The closest subway is 86 St (B, C), about a 2-minute walk. Central Park is roughly 1 minute away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
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257 CENTRAL Park W 6E
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
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
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.