279 Central Park W

279 Central Park West is a 23-story, full-service condominium completed in 1990 and sited on the Upper West Side’s Gold Coast. Designed by Costas Kondylis, the boutique tower features a three-story limestone base and signature curved bay windows that frame sweeping views of Central Park and the Reservoir. The building contains roughly three dozen residences that range from two- and three-bedroom homes to large multi-bedroom duplexes and full-floor penthouses with extensive private terraces. Interiors commonly present high ceilings, expansive picture windows, hardwood floors, formal entrance galleries, separate dining rooms, eat-in chef’s kitchens with premium appliances, built-in millwork, walk-in closets, and luxury baths with soaking tubs. Many larger units include private staircases, wet bars, sound systems, generous storage and laundry rooms, and flexible room layouts that can convert to additional bedrooms or offices. Common amenities are full-time doormen and concierge service, a live-in resident manager, a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor/outdoor children’s playrooms, private storage and bike rooms, and a shared laundry area. The building is pet-friendly and welcomes pieds-a-terre; there is a buyer-paid capital contribution (noted as 2.5%). Located moments from the American Museum of Natural History, major subway lines, neighborhood restaurants, and gourmet markets, the condominium emphasizes privacy, residential scale, and direct views over Central Park.