Building: The Century Condominium at 25 Central Park West in Lincoln Square

One of the four iconic twin towered apartment buildings on Central Park West and long an unofficial neighborhood landmark, The Century was given official status in 1985 when it was described as a “sophisticated essay in Art Deco design” by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Built in the 1930s by Irwin Chanin, who also designed and constructed The Majestic on 72nd and CPW as well as several Broadway theatres, The Century spans the entire block from West 62nd to West 63rd Streets. Originally named The Century Apartments because it was built on the former site of The Century Theatre, it was renamed and converted to The Century Condominium in 1989. Today it is established as New York’s premier full service luxury prewar condominium on Central Park West — boasting three attended entrances, a magnificent lobby with inviting landscaped terrace and an attentive staff. It is also a pet friendly building. There were 416 apts and 52 unique layouts when it was built, approximately 406 units when it converted to condominium and today there are about 350 units, the majority of which are one of a kind apartments. The Century’s prime location on CPW, proclaimed to be one of the best streets in New York, is very convenient to Lincoln Center; New York’s world renowned cultural center for the performing arts and home to the Metropolitan Opera. There are numerous public transportation options and highly rated restaurants and shopping at nearby Time Warner Center. The Century’s condominium status makes it an excellent investment destination for international buyers seeking a NYC pied-a-terre as well as native New Yorkers who have always called this city home.

Description provided by Irene Lowenkron

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