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  • $3,720,000

    279 Central Park W #5B, New York, NY 10024

    3beds
    2,215sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1988
    -- sqft lot
    $3,846,600 Zestimate®
    $1,679/sqft
    $4,768 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $3,846,600

    $3.58M - $4.15M

    $4,768/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    South-facing bay windowsDirect central park viewsManhattan skyline viewsCentral acEn-suite bathroomSouth-facing primary bedroomLaundry room
    Spectacular Central Park and Reservoir views in this oversized 3 bedroom, 3 and a half bathroom condo with gym! Available for the first time in thirty years, this fabulous, over 2200 sqft home boasts Park views and light from EVERY room. Step into a formal entry gallery, which leads to the stunning, corner great room. With oversized bay windows, you can take in the direct Central Park views to the east and Park and Manhattan skyline views to the south. The large chef's kitchen provides plenty of storage space and direct access to the dining area in the great room. Privately tucked away from the living space, the spacious, south-facing primary bedroom features an oversized walk-in closet and a very large en-suite bathroom with a separate shower and soaking tub. Both of the secondary bedrooms are sun-filled from their south-facing bay windows, boast good storage space, and have en-suite bathrooms. Additional features of the apartment include a laundry room with an attached bathroom, central AC, and excellent storage space throughout. 279 Central Park West is a distinguished boutique condominium overlooking the southern end of the Central Park Reservoir. Designed by renowned architect Costas Kondylis, the building offers fantastic amenities, including 24-hour door attendants and concierge service, a fitness room and indoor and outdoor play areas on the 5th floor, private storage, and bike storage. Ideally situated in the tranquil Upper West Side, this residence is near the American Museum of Natural History, major subway lines, acclaimed restaurants, gourmet food markets, and boutique shops, with Central Park in your backyard. There is a 2.5% capital reserve contribution payable by the purchaser.

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    Listed by:

    Lisa Lippman,

    Brown Harris Stevens,

    Gerard Moore

    Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1753356

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bike Room, Childrens Playroom
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,215
    • Total interior livable area: 2,215 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Park/Greenbelt, Skyline
    Details
    • Parcel number: 012021018
    • Special conditions: Resale

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Property subtype: Condominium
    Condition
    • Year built: 1988

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Doorman, Full Time Doorman
    • Security: Doorman, Full-Time Doorman
    • Subdivision: Upper West Side
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Fitness Center, Elevator(s), Concierge
    • Services included: Maintenance
    • HOA fee: $4,749 monthly
    Location
    • Region: New York

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,679/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $678,230
    • Annual tax amount: $34,524
    • Date on market: 2/9/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/10/2025Sold$3,720,000-6.8%$1,679/sqft
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    7/30/2025Contingent$3,990,000$1,801/sqft
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    6/18/2025Price change$3,990,000-11.3%$1,801/sqft
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    3/11/2025Price change$4,500,000-9.8%$2,032/sqft
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    2/9/2025Listed for sale$4,990,000+177.2%$2,253/sqft
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    11/13/1998Sold$1,800,000$813/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$34,524 +0.4%$305,204 +11.2%
    2024$34,394 +0.6%$274,551 +2.3%
    2023$34,201 $268,342 +2.4%
    2022-- $262,121 -3.2%
    2021-- $270,766 -9.7%
    2020-- $299,772 +2.3%
    2019$27,665 -14.8%$293,031 -0.9%
    2018$32,462 +4.1%$295,659 -1.3%
    2017$31,190 +7.3%$299,615 +17.4%
    2016$29,056 $255,192 +10.9%
    2015$29,056 $230,068 +2.7%
    2014-- $224,094 +3.2%
    2013-- $217,197 -0.6%
    2012-- $218,440 -4.1%
    2011-- $227,668 +22.3%
    2010-- $186,106 +11.2%
    2009-- $167,339
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Upper West Side

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