205 West 57th Street #11BDE

Some addresses transcend real estate. The Osborne is one of them.

Completed in 1885 and recognized as one of Manhattan's most celebrated landmark residences, The Osborne has long attracted artists, visionaries, and cultural icons. It was here that Leonard Bernstein composed West Side Story, and where generations of notable New Yorkers have chosen to call home. Ownership at The Osborne is not simply acquiring an apartment-it's becoming part of a remarkable legacy.

Offered for th…

Some addresses transcend real estate. The Osborne is one of them.

Completed in 1885 and recognized as one of Manhattan's most celebrated landmark residences, The Osborne has long attracted artists, visionaries, and cultural icons. It was here that Leonard Bernstein composed West Side Story, and where generations of notable New Yorkers have chosen to call home. Ownership at The Osborne is not simply acquiring an apartment-it's becoming part of a remarkable legacy.

Offered for the first time in years, this extraordinary residence is the only apartment in the building with a direct view of Central Park. Spanning three exposures and filled with natural light throughout the day, this expansive three-bedroom home presents a rare opportunity to create a truly bespoke residence in one of New York City's most iconic addresses.

Hidden above the existing ceilings are magnificent 10.5-foot vaulted brick ceilings waiting to be restored and revealed-a signature architectural feature that will define the character and grandeur of the finished home. The primary bedroom features a coveted wood-burning fireplace, a rarity seldom found in today's market. With electric, plumbing, kitchen, baths, and finishes ready for complete renovation, the apartment offers a blank canvas for architects, designers, and discerning buyers seeking to create something exceptional.

Adding to its uniqueness, the residence is directly adjacent to a one-bedroom apartment that is also available for purchase, creating the potential for an extraordinary four- or five-bedroom combination home of remarkable scale and flexibility. (see 11BC listing)

Residents of The Osborne enjoy white-glove service and an unmatched lifestyle, including a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, newly renovated fitness center, and a spectacular rooftop terrace overlooking Central Park. From this privileged vantage point, residents enjoy sweeping city views and a front-row seat to the annual Times Square New Year's Eve celebration.

For those seeking a home with history, pedigree, and limitless potential, opportunities of this caliber are exceedingly rare. For the architect, the collector, the visionary - this is the opportunity Manhattan almost never offers twice.

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Pet friendly, W/D ok, pied-a-terres ok, 50% financing ok. 3% flip tax paid by buyer. Call for your private appointment today.