205 West 57th Street, Unit 8BA
Description
Welcome to 8BA, a one of a kind prewar home located steps from Central Park in the legendary Osborne. This residence seamlessly blends timeless, well-preserved architectural details with thoughtful modern upgrades.
An exquisite entry foyer greets you with a stately woodburning fireplace. You will immediately notice this home's signature features — soaring 14 ft...Just Listed! Contact me to schedule a weekday or weekend showing. First open house by appointment only this Saturday 5/9 from 10AM - 12PM.
Welcome to 8BA, a one of a kind prewar home located steps from Central Park in the legendary Osborne. This residence seamlessly blends timeless, well-preserved architectural details with thoughtful modern upgrades.
An exquisite entry foyer greets you with a stately woodburning fireplace. You will immediately notice this home's signature features — soaring 14 ft ceilings, original hand-nailed Parquet de Versailles oak floors, beautiful wood carvings, and glass transoms above doorways that have natural light spilling into every space.
Ahead you will discover the sun-filled living room that overlooks 57th Street through oversized windows adorned with geometric carvings and original Tiffany stained glass.
Custom built-ins surround a second woodburning fireplace. A mahogany doorway with intricate carved detailing and pocket doors enhances the home’s historic character, creating a striking transition into the formal dining room, an elegant setting for both everyday dining and entertaining.
The windowed, eat-in chef’s kitchen is equipped with a full suite of stainless steel appliances, including a Wolf range and Bosch dishwasher, and provides ample storage throughout. A built-in banquet, perfect for casual dining, completes this space.
The primary bedroom is pin-drop quiet with western exposures. Six closets, including a generous walk-in, provide exceptional storage. The graciously sized ensuite windowed bathroom features a deep soaking tub, expansive white marble vanity, mosaic tile floors, a Toto toilet, and built-in shelving.
The well-proportioned second bedroom is enhanced by plaster frieze moldings along the perimeter of the ceiling, and a wine bar. The renovated ensuite bathroom is appointed with white marble countertop and floors, a standing shower with mosaic tiles, and a Toto toilet.
The enviable windowed laundry room is designed with integrated storage and generous counter space. Adjacent to the laundry room, a staircase leads to the second floor loft library.
Notable features include rich mahogany paneling, soundproofed and insulated walls, and 4 fireplaces throughout this exceptional home.
The Osborne is a New York City cultural and historic landmark built in 1885 by Thomas Osborne and designed by James Ware with a mix of Italian Renaissance and Romanesque Revival style. This iconic building is known for its opulent architectural details, soaring ceilings, and Tiffany mosaics and stained glass windows. It is New York’s singular Beaux Arts apartment building. Neighboring Carnegie Hall, the friendship between these two landmarks can be mapped through previous residents of The Osborne including Leonard Bernstein, Bobby Short, Lynn Redgrave, and Van Cliburn. The lobby showcases old world elegance with ornate woodwork, gilded ceilings, and glazed terracotta Della Robbia paneled walls. The furnished and landscaped roofdeck is a peaceful retreat with sweeping views of Central Park.
The Osborne is a full service co-op featuring a 24 hour doorman, live-in super, state of the art fitness center, storage, bike room, package room, and laundry room. Residents are just two blocks away from Central Park and enjoy close proximity to an unmatched concentration of cultural institutions including Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, the Museum of Modern Art, and Carnegie Hall. Pets are welcome. 3% flip tax. Co-purchasing and pied-a-terres are permitted and up to 50% financing allowed.
Listing Agents
![Elana Streim]()
elana.streim@compass.comP: (516)-459-5313
![Rachel Simunovich]()
r.simunovich@compass.comP: (201)-556-8281
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Full-Time Doorman
- Gym
- Working Fireplace
- Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Laundry in Building
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Formal Dining Room
- Foyer
- Library / Den
- Dressing Area
- Renovated Kitchen and Bath
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Windowed Kitchen
- Chef's Kitchen
- Windowed Bathroom
- Marble Bathroom
- Southern Exposure
- Western Exposure
- Chandeliers
- Walk-in Closet
- Bike Room
- Private Storage For Rent
- Soaking Tub
- Range Hood
- Security Staff
- Marble Floors
- Range
- Highrise
Open Houses
Property Details for 205 West 57th Street, Unit 8BA
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 8 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $6,799 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 50% |
| Total Rooms | 6.5 |
| Property Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1885 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
The Osborne
Location
Building Information for 205 West 57th Street, Unit 8BA
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1Property History for 205 West 57th Street, Unit 8BA
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,600,000 |
| 01/21/2025 | $4,950,000 | |
| 05/14/2024 | $4,950,000 | |
| 05/01/2024 | $5,195,000 | |
| 09/26/2023 | $5,750,000 |
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Public Records for 205 West 57th Street, Unit 8BA
Schools near 205 West 57th Street, Unit 8BA
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 111 Adolph S Ochs PublicPK to 5 | ||
Middle 297 Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 |
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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