285 Central Park W

A landmark Beaux-Arts cooperative on Central Park West completed in 1906, the building rises roughly a dozen stories and was designed by Robert T. Lyons. The exterior is richly detailed with a mansard roof, copper lantern, cupola/turret elements and the signature porte-cochere at street level. Internally the property is laid out as full‑floor and large multi‑room residences—four and five‑bedroom configurations are typical—many entered from semi‑private elevator landings. Suites commonly feature original prewar attributes: high beamed or decorative ceilings (about 10–10.5 feet), bay windows, parquet and wide‑plank floors, decorative fireplaces, generous moldings and tall, arched doorways. Kitchens are typically eat‑in and adjacent to service rooms; many apartments include multiple staff/service rooms, laundry areas and abundant closet space including walk‑in closets. Common areas and building services include a 24‑hour doorman, live‑in resident manager, two porters, a fitness room, indoor basketball/play court, central laundry, bike room and storage facilities. The cooperative is pet‑friendly, has strict board policies (pied‑a‑terre purchases and guarantors historically restricted), and maintains a flip‑tax. Located directly across from Central Park and the Reservoir on the Upper West Side, the building offers rare park and city views, close transit and immediate access to cultural and retail destinations in a highly sought historic neighborhood.