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6-bedroom condo for sale in Upper West Side

279 Central Park W Units 15 & 16A, Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10024

$19,000,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
5,229 ft² (486 m²)
Available
Now
Year built
1988

About this home

Condo for sale in Upper West Side, Manhattan: 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5,229 ft². Asking price $19,000,000. Built in 1988.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Experience the absolute pinnacle of luxury living with over 100 feet of direct Central Park frontage. Located in one of New York City's most prestigious addresses, this extraordinary 5,229-square-foot, mint-condition duplex at 279 Central Park West offers unrivaled scale, sophistication, and sweeping postcard views of Central Park, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, and the iconic Manhattan skyline. Boasting an immaculate, mint-condition renovation, this majestic 6-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom condominium was designed for seamless living and grand-scale entertaining. Upon entry, you are greeted by soaring high ceilings and an awe-inspiring, grand spiral staircase that connects the two magnificent levels. The heart of the home is its spectacular 70+ feet of window-wrapped entertaining space overlooking the Park, ensuring that the breathtaking views serve as a stunning backdrop for your daily life. Exquisite custom millwork flows throughout the residence, enhancing the elegance of spaces like the beautifully paneled library-the perfect retreat for quiet reading or working from home. Culinary enthusiasts will delight in the massive, state-of-the-art eat-in kitchen, which provides an abundance of space for casual dining and professional-level meal preparation. Modern conveniences are seamlessly integrated into the home's classic design, including a multi-zone central HVAC system, automated shades throughout, a sizable private laundry room, and incredibly generous storage spaces to accommodate your every need. Residents of 279 Central Park West enjoy the highest echelon of white-glove service, including a full-time doorman, concierge, and a dedicated live-in Resident Manager. First-class amenities include: State-of-the-art Gym, Children's Playroom, Beautifully appointed Indoor/Outdoor communal space, Additional Laundry Facilities, Private Storage and a Bike Room.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 65/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 12 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details18/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 284 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 220% above similar homes in its neighborhood, which take longer to sell3/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Cannot check yet: No city records to compare2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $19,000,000, 220% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Upper West Side (Central).

Median here
$5,947,500
62 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,500,000–$8,961,250
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$3,633.58 vs $1,933
This home vs the median, 88% higher

Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Upper West Side (Central)

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 86 StC B2 min walk
  • 96 StC B10 min walk
  • 86 St110 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.