A Walk in the Park
Tucked atop one of Manhattan’s most enviable addresses, this luxurious condo pairs refined interiors and A-list amenities with the city’s most priceless perk — a cinematic green space at its door.
Words: Liz Wallace
Images: Yale Wagner
Within this exquisitely renovated, 28th-floor apartment at 15 Central Park West, one of New York City’s toniest addresses, you’ll encounter interiors you never want to leave: a fluid living/dining room with 180-degree uptown views; a pristine kitchen for entertaining groups small or large; three bedrooms that whisper luxury in hushed tones.
And yet, simply step outside the condo’s front door and you’ll find a 14,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness facility, a 75-foot-long indoor pool, and, perhaps the most invaluable amenity, Central Park at your transom.
“15 CPW is really a self-contained environment,” says Compass agent James Morgan. “The facilities are better than any private club you could ever join. The amenities cater to clientele who have seen it all.”
The property represents the epitome of active living — beyond its myriad fitness options, it comes equipped with a built-in community. Complete with tenant-only common spaces including a screening room, library, and restaurant, the two adjoining buildings (the 19-story “house” and the 35-story “tower”) foster a close-knit, neighborhood ambience. And then there’s the surrounding Upper West Side, with its storied museums, golden-lit bistros, and raucous dog runs. Here, a sense of belonging runs deep.
“The facilities are better than any private club you could ever join, and the amenities cater to clientele who’ve seen it all.” — James Morgan
Built in 2008 by acclaimed architect Robert A. M. Stern, this stately limestone duo is “an ingenious homage to the classic [Rosario] Candela-designed apartment buildings on Park and Fifth Avenue,” according to a Vanity Fair profile of the complex.
Step inside this particular unit to discover interiors that are at once comfortable, contemporary, and completely glamorous. Notably, they are executed by Jed Johnson Associates, an interior decorating firm launched decades ago in Andy Warhol’s Manhattan townhouse and whose client list sparkles with names like Mick Jagger, Jerry Hall, Barbra Streisand, and Richard Gere.
Begin in the generous foyer with its handsome marble floors, moving to a living room ripe for springtime fêtes — Derby party? Easter supper? Tribeca Film Festival soirée? — and boasting unimaginable views.
Flanking the living room are a dining room with equally enviable cityscapes and a modern kitchen, ideal for daily coffee a deux or a casual Bloody-Marys-and-baked-eggs brunch with the neighbors down the hall. Four bedrooms offer generous space for family or visiting guests, too.
With this inimitable property, glorious Central Park is your front yard. Step outside and play — or stay in, and bask in this vibrant city from above.
Experience even more of 15 CPW’s luxe layout at Compass.com.
