Key Details

Listed: Feb 20, 2024

Days on Market: 67

Building Type: Condominium

Neighborhood: Midtown West (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Monthly Common Charges: $5,300

Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $3,639

Total Taxes & Fees: $8,939 ($6.39/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $15,501

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $24,440 ($17.46/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($249,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

Prime Location: This large 2 bed, 2.5 bath home is located in the iconic Essex House on Central Park South, offering fabulous open city and skyline views from all rooms. Its convenient location near the midtown office district, subway, high-caliber restaurants, and world-class shopping makes it an ideal choice for city dwellers.
Luxurious Space: With approximately 1,400 ft² of space, the home features an enormous great room with wrap around windows, a catering kitchen for casual entertaining, and split layout bedrooms with generously sized ensuite bedrooms. The brilliant sunshine all day from southern and eastern exposure adds to the charm of this home.
Flexible Rental Options: The property offers the flexibility to be rented out either whole or in part monthly thanks to adjoining suites. This makes it a great investment opportunity or a perfect choice for those needing additional space for guests or home office.
Building Amenities: Residents have access to a plethora of amenities including a Five Star Spa & Health Club, 24 hour room service, maid service, business center, WIFI, full-time doorman and concierge service. The building also features an attended lobby, resident storage, central AC, full service garage, health club, pool, rooftop terrace, washer/dryer in building, elevator, mail room, lounge, fitness center, outdoor entertainment space, in-unit washer/dryer, valet services, bike room, and terraces/balconies.
Hotel Privileges: As part of the Essex House, residents have access to all of the luxury amenities offered to guests of the hotel. This includes the convenience of 24-hour room service and maid service, adding to the luxury living experience.
Architectural Elegance: The Essex House is a fine Art Deco-style skyscraper with an impressive and elegant lobby. The spectacular Central Park vistas and the elegant design of the building add to the allure of this property.

Description

This large 2 Bed 2.5 bath home at the iconic Essex House on Central Park South. Currently outfitted as a corporate apartment, this residence features an enormous great room with wrap around windows, catering kitchen for casual entertaining, split layout bedrooms, generously sized ensuite bedrooms and brilliant sunshine all day from southern and eastern exposure. All rooms have fabulous open city and skyline views. This combination home can also be rented out either whole or in part monthly thanks to adjoining suites that separate the space into a lager and smaller one bedroom if desired Building amenities Include: Five Star Spa & Health Club, 24 hour room service, maid service, business center, and WIFI….

About J.W. Marriott Essex House, 160 Central Park South

J.W. Marriott Essex House, 160 Central Park South has received a CityRealty Rating of 91, based on:

Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

High-End 5 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Dramatic 3 out of 3 points

Alterations:

None 2 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

None 0 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

No 0 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

Present 1 out of 2 points

Garden:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

No 0 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 out of 1 points

Illumination:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Water Element:

None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:

Outstanding 5 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points

Views:

Dazzling 4 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Considerable 1 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Shopping:

5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Schools:

No Noise 1 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Stunning 5 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

10-15 1 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points

Balconies:

Some 1 out of 3 points

Health Club:

Yes 1 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

None 0 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Minimal 1 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

None 0 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

None 0 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

None 0 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

None 0 out of 1 points

Catering:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Garage:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Prewar:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Condo
Built in 1930
200 Apartments
43 Floors

Building Amenities

Conversion Year: 1974
Attended Lobby
Concierge
FT Doorman
Pre War
Resident Storage
Central AC
Full Service Garage
Health Club
Pool
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Mail Room
Business Center
Lounge
Fitness Center
Outdoor Entertainment Space
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Valet Services
Bike Room
Terraces / Balconies

About this Building

Pros

Fine Art Deco-style skyscraper
Good public transportation is nearby
Spa facility
Near midtown office district
Convenient to numerous restaurants and a broad variety of retail stores
Several concierges
Doorman
Extremely impressive and elegant lobby
Spectacular Central Park vistas
Close to Subway

Cons

Unattractive sign on roof
Heavy traffic

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