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478 Central Park W APT 5B, New York, NY, 10025

3beds
3baths
1,579sqft
$2,600,000
$1,647price/sqft
$16,116/moest. monthly cost
$644,640/yrincome needed

About This Home

Residence 5B at 478 Central Park West is a renovated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath condominium with direct Central Park views, in unit washer/dryer and low monthly carrying costs. The open living and dining area features six windows overlooking the park and toward Midtown, bringing in excellent natural light throughout the day. White oak floors run throughout, and marble window ledges add a polished finish. The kitchen has been updated with a larger sink, new dishwasher, drawer microwave, new hood filter, and wood cabinet fronts, along with Bosch and Sub Zero appliances and a wine cooler. Off the dining area, there is a built in desk and added storage. The apartment includes California Closets in all bedrooms and the hallway coat closet. The laundry room offers added storage, a new Bosch washer installed in 2025, and an added half bath. Both full bathrooms feature heated floors. The primary bathroom has a glass enclosed shower, and the hall bathroom has a soaking tub. Central air conditioning is provided by a brand new HVAC system installed in 2023. The living room also includes Shade Store electric sunshades. A private storage closet transfers with the apartment. 478 Central Park West is a seven story prewar condominium located across from Central Park. Building amenities include a live in super, part time doorman, fitness room, playroom, bike storage, private storage, and an additional shared laundry room. The doorman is on duty Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM and weekends from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Pets are permitted, and subletting is allowed. The building is located near the B and C trains, the M10 bus on Central Park West, and the M7 bus on Manhattan Avenue. Also nearby are the 2 and 3 trains at Lenox Avenue and 110th Street, as well as the 1 train at Broadway and 110th Street. Whole Foods and Columbia University are also nearby.

Getting Around

91
WalkingWalker's Paradise
100
TransitRider's Paradise
77
BikeVery Bikeable

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Type & Style

  • Home type: Condo
  • Property subType: Condominium

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Washer/Dryer

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Cooling

  • Cooling features: Central Air

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,579
  • Total interior livable area: 1,579 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 018441014
  • Special condition: Resale

Features

  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Park/Greenbelt

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in New York County and New York

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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $13,147$157,764
Home Insurance *$1,171$14,052
Property Taxes $1,538$18,456
Electricity $260$3,131
Total$16,116$193,392
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$552,548/yr
40% on housing$483,480/yr
45% on housing$429,760/yr

New York FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 20,669Commercial: 1,556
Total Premiums$32.27M
Total Exposure$7.63B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 2.0%
2.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,647This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 10025$1,140
New York County$1,488

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 10025$1,626
New York County$1,203

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-19Listed for sale$2,600,000
2015-06-02Sold$2,902,012

For Sale by Agent

AgentNancy Halpern
BrokerageSERHANT.

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