225 Central Park West, Unit 1516
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DOWNTOWN UPTOWN: LOFTY 1BD -- EASY TO CAPTURE 2BD -- w/LAUNDRY
How many prime Manhattan homeowners can claim to have their fully renovated, fully flexible home in one of Central Park West’s best locations? RARE is the move-in residence that can stake this meaningful claim. SPECIAL is the property gifted with a design and layout that work beautifully — in a classic and coveted building fronting the world’s greatest park. LUCKY is the owner who gets to call this special space home....RARE - SPECIAL - LUCKY
DOWNTOWN UPTOWN: LOFTY 1BD -- EASY TO CAPTURE 2BD -- w/LAUNDRY
How many prime Manhattan homeowners can claim to have their fully renovated, fully flexible home in one of Central Park West’s best locations? RARE is the move-in residence that can stake this meaningful claim. SPECIAL is the property gifted with a design and layout that work beautifully — in a classic and coveted building fronting the world’s greatest park. LUCKY is the owner who gets to call this special space home.
With a Central Park West address whose location comes with bragging rights, this easy-to-love, fully renovated, lofty Alden home — move-in ready and designed beautifully — enjoys a quiet and lovely position in its prized, full service building. Formerly three sweet spaces with three baths, this masterfully designed, wonderfully crafted home is now a stretch out stunner — a lofty open-plan head-turner with abundant rooms offering valuable flexibility for life’s growing needs. Above you are beamed Pre-war ceilings, underfoot are handsome wood floors, and all around you is bright, beautiful space ideal for a big life.
Enter and be greeted by a sweet and practical foyer — smartly offering an attractive are area in which to remove shoes and coats. Down a sweet hall, a dramatic living room unfolds. Open-plan and gorgeous, this living/dining/kitchen mega-room is all about easy entertaining and good living Graced with a wall of big bright windows, this area has fantastic flow and flexibility (see possible alternate 2BR plan). Served masterfully by the open, windowed, designer cook’s kitchen (with its top-tier stainless appliances by Bosch, Miele and Liebherr, custom counters and cabinets, and prep island/dining bar), this great room — with a custom bar space, a big dining area, and a full designer bath — is worthy of the name.
The primary bedroom is a tranquil, king-sized, corner abode with two huge, outfitted closets, good light, and an ensuite, designer bath with step-in shower. Rounding out this winsome residence is a full in-home laundry room, and fantastic storage/closets throughout.
With super-prime access to its Emery Roth designed, pet-friendly building’s full service staff, resident superintendent, glorious park-view roof garden, and building bike and laundry rooms, life here is good and fun. With every area cultural, dining, shopping, fitness and entertainment destination nearby — not to mention Central Park as your front yard, and a plethora of easy transportation options right outside the door — this big-hearted, happy home is a very special standout.
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Full-Time Doorman
- Common Roof Deck
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
- Elevator
Property Details for 225 Central Park West, Unit 1516
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 55 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $3,636 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 40% |
| Total Rooms | 3.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1926 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
The Alden
Location
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Building Information for 225 Central Park West, Unit 1516
Payment Calculator
$8,114 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$4,478
$0
$3,636
Property History for 225 Central Park West, Unit 1516
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | $1,225,000 +4.7% / yr | |
| 06/24/2025 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 04/30/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,295,000 |
| 03/04/2015 | $749,000 | |
| 03/04/2015 | $749,000 +9.0% / yr | |
| 09/05/2014 | $749,000 | |
| 04/18/2012 | Sold RealPlus #046ca169522d27383dd107ea88468704c2ec9d06 | $585,000 |
| 04/18/2012 | $585,000 -0.2% / yr | |
| 03/15/2012 | Contract Signed RealPlus #046ca169522d27383dd107ea88468704c2ec9d06 | $599,000 |
| 02/28/2012 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #046ca169522d27383dd107ea88468704c2ec9d06 | $599,000 |
| 02/07/2012 | Contract Signed RealPlus #046ca169522d27383dd107ea88468704c2ec9d06 | $599,000 |
| 12/05/2011 | Price Change RealPlus #046ca169522d27383dd107ea88468704c2ec9d06 | $599,000 |
| 10/04/2011 | Price Change RealPlus #046ca169522d27383dd107ea88468704c2ec9d06 | $649,000 |
| 09/06/2011 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #046ca169522d27383dd107ea88468704c2ec9d06 | $670,000 |
| 07/06/2005 | $595,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 225 Central Park West, Unit 1516
Schools near 225 Central Park West, Unit 1516
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 10 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ms 243 Center School Public5 to 8 | ||
Frank McCourt High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Innovation Diploma Plus Public10 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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