Central Park Tower
The tallest residential building in the world.
Central Park Tower rises at 217 West 57th Street on Billionaires' Row. Designed by Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill and developed by Extell, the 2020 supertall stands 1,550 feet, making it the tallest primarily residential building in the world. It holds 179 condominium residences above the Nordstrom flagship store.
The building
At 1,550 feet, Central Park Tower is the tallest residential building in the world and the second-tallest building in the United States. Its residences begin high above the city and rise to a penthouse near the top, served by the Central Park Club, roughly 100,000 square feet of amenities including a sky-high private club, an outdoor pool, and dining spaces among the highest in the world.
The story of Central Park Tower
Developed by Extell and completed in 2020, Central Park Tower holds a Guinness World Record as the tallest cantilevered building, its lower floors extending eastward over the neighboring Art Students League. A seven-story Nordstrom flagship occupies its base. In 2024 a penthouse reportedly sold for about 115 million dollars.
Why buyers choose Central Park Tower
Height, views, and amenity. Central Park Tower offers panoramas that reach across Central Park and beyond the city's other towers, paired with one of the most extensive private amenity programs ever built.
The neighborhood
Central Park Tower sits on Billionaires' Row at the southern edge of Central Park, steps from Columbus Circle, Carnegie Hall, and Fifth Avenue. Read the full picture in our Midtown real estate guide.
Notable sales at Central Park Tower
Among the building's highest recorded sales. Each links to its Compass listing. Figures reflect public records.
Sale figures via public records. For off-market activity and current availability, contact our team.
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Park Tower a condo or a co-op?
It is a condominium, which offers the flexibility condominium ownership brings for pied-a-terre, non-resident, and entity buyers.
How tall is Central Park Tower?
It stands 1,550 feet, the tallest primarily residential building in the world and the second-tallest building in the United States.
Who designed and built Central Park Tower?
It was designed by Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture and developed by Extell Development Company. It was completed in 2020.
What do residences at Central Park Tower sell for?
Central Park Tower trades from the several millions into the hundreds of millions. For current availability, get in touch.
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