The San Remo
The first of Central Park West's twin-towered icons, and a longtime address for Hollywood and the arts.
The San Remo is a landmark cooperative at 145 and 146 Central Park West, between 74th and 75th Streets. Designed by Emery Roth and completed in 1930, it was the first twin-towered apartment building on Central Park West and helped define the skyline that the avenue is known for.
The building
Emery Roth set two ten-story towers on a seventeen-story base, crowning each with a circular temple modeled on classical Greek and Roman architecture. The Renaissance-inspired detailing, the symmetrical towers, and the Central Park frontage make the San Remo one of the most recognizable silhouettes on the skyline. Apartments are large and gracious, many with direct park views, and the building is a contributing property to the Central Park West Historic District and a New York City designated landmark.The story of the San Remo
When it opened in 1930, the San Remo was the first of the four twin-towered buildings that now define Central Park West, soon followed by the Majestic, the Century, and the Eldorado. Roth's design proved that height and classical grandeur could coexist, and the building became one of the most desirable addresses on the avenue, prized for its towers' panoramic views in every direction.Notable residents
The San Remo has long been home to leading names in film, music, and design, with reported residents including Dustin Hoffman, Diane Keaton, Steven Spielberg, Glenn Close, Steve Martin, Mary Tyler Moore, Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, Barry Manilow, and designer Donna Karan. Steve Jobs famously bought an apartment at the top of one tower but sold it years later without ever moving in. Like its peers on the avenue, the San Remo's board is known for its discretion.The neighborhood
The San Remo sits on Central Park West between 74th and 75th Streets, across from the park and a short walk to the American Museum of Natural History. The Upper West Side is a prewar, co-op-heavy market where the building and the address drive value. Read the full picture in our Upper West Side real estate guide.Why buyers choose the San Remo
Views and pedigree. Its twin towers offer some of the most dramatic Central Park and skyline views on the avenue, inside a landmark prewar co-op with a storied resident history, for buyers who want classic grandeur over new construction.Transaction history at The San Remo
The San Remo has produced some of the Upper West Side's most notable sales. The figures below reflect public records. In a building this tightly held, the advantage comes down to access and relationships, exactly what does not show up in a public listing.
Notable sales at The San Remo
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 the San Remo a condo or a co-op?
The San Remo is a cooperative, with a discreet, selective board, so preparation and the right approach matter for buyers.
Who designed the San Remo?
It was designed by Emery Roth and completed in 1930, the first twin-towered apartment building on Central Park West.
Who has lived at the San Remo?
Reported residents over the years have included Dustin Hoffman, Diane Keaton, Steven Spielberg, Glenn Close, Steve Martin, and designer Donna Karan, among others.
What have residences at the San Remo sold for?
Sales vary by line, floor, and tower exposure, ranging from the high seven figures to the mid forties of millions for the most coveted tower residences. For off-market activity and current pricing, get in touch.
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