Skip Navigation
StreetEasy Logo
Printed from StreetEasy.com at 03:05 PM, Dec 23 2025

The Orwell House at 257 Central Park West #5B

Located at The Orwell House 257 Central Park West, #5B, New York, NY Co-op in Upper West Side, All Upper West Side
This unit is not currently listed on StreetEasy Other units available in this building: 3 active sales listings
1 bed, 1 bath

This unique and rare one bedroom sits nested over Central Park. Offering dramatic wide-open views of Central Park.

This home located at the prestigious Orwell House provides a unique aspect of living. One arrives into a well-proportioned one-bedroom that supports both a living and dining area.

This unique and rare one bedroom sits nested over Central Park. Offering dramatic wide-open views of Central Park.

This home located at the prestigious Orwell House provides a unique aspect of living. One arrives into a well-proportioned one-bedroom that supports both a living and dining area. All rooms flank Central Park, providing dramatic and seasonal views throughout the year. The apartment is further enhanced with a windowed kitchen that provides dishwasher, upgraded appliances, and cool custom stone countertops and cabinets that provide ample storage throughout. Washer/dryer located in the apartment.

The building amenities include a children’s playroom, central laundry/bike room, and private storage based on availability.

Built in 1906, The Orwell House has a fully updated lobby, 24-hour doorman and concierge. This residence is located in the heart of the Upper West Side where you are surrounded by Central Park and where you are walking distance to Central Park landmarks such as the reservoir, the great lawn, as well as the Museum of Natural History.

Excellent access to fantastic restaurants, great shopping and local transportation including the B/C trains at 86th and 81st streets as well as both the M86 bus and M10 bus located on the corner.

The Orwell House is a pet-friendly building that permits pied-a-terres and up to 50% financing.

24 Hour notice is required for all appointments


Want to see who currently owns this property? Register now - it's free
See a problem with this listing? Report it here.

About the Building


Co-op in Upper West Side

  • 69 Units
  • 12 Stories
  • 1925 Built

Sales listings: 1 active, 2 in contract and 94 previous
Rentals listings: 42 previous
Documents and Permits: 282 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • B C at 86th St

    under 500 feet

  • B C at 81st St

    0.22 miles

  • 1 at 86th St

    0.39 miles

  • B C at 96th St

    0.51 miles

  • 1 at 79th St

    0.52 miles

View subway lines on Google Maps

Schools

District 3 - Schools zoned for this address:
P.S. 084 Lillian Weber

(PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE)

Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.