1 Central Park West (Trump International Hotel & Tower)
1 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023
- Year built
- 1970
- Type
- Condominium
- Units
- 156
- Floors
- 44
- Landmark
- No
- Pets
- Permitted under condominium declaration
- Subletting
- Permitted under the condominium declaration
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $3,201
- Avg vs. ask
- -9.2%
- Recorded sales
- 479
- On record
- 2003–2026
1 Central Park West is a unique building on Central Park West — the only mixed-use hotel-condominium on the avenue and the southernmost CPW address. Originally completed in 1970 by Thomas E. Stanley as the headquarters of Gulf+Western Industries (the conglomerate that owned Paramount Pictures and Madison Square Garden), the building was reconceived in the mid-1990s by a joint venture of the Trump Organization, the General Electric Pension Fund, and the Galbreath Company. Renovation architects Philip Johnson and Costas Kondylis stripped the building to its frame and reclad it with the bronze-tinted glass curtain wall that defines its current silhouette, marked at street level by the stainless-steel globe sculpture that has become a Columbus Circle landmark.
The building's most consequential reconfiguration was administrative: the address was changed from 15 Columbus Circle to 1 Central Park West — a deliberate repositioning from commercial district to luxury residential corridor. That single line on every legal document, marketing piece, and apartment listing has shaped the building's market position for three decades.
The residences opened in 1996 and the hotel rooms in 1997. The 156-unit residential portion (floors 18 through 44) is structured as a standard New York City condominium, with the Trump-affiliated hotel below providing the full-service hospitality infrastructure that residents can selectively access. The result is one of the most service-rich addresses in Manhattan — hotel-grade concierge, room service to apartments, valet parking, on-site Jean-Georges restaurant — combined with the financial flexibility of condominium ownership.
For buyers who want full Park-facing exposure, southern CPW positioning at the heart of the Lincoln Center / Columbus Circle / Time Warner Center cultural and retail corridor, hotel-grade service, and condominium flexibility, 1 CPW occupies its own particular position. The building's primary residential competitors are 15 Central Park West (Stern, 2008, half a block south) and the Time Warner Center residences (also at Columbus Circle).
Architecture and unit composition
The 156 residences occupy floors 18 through 44, with the highest floors commanding 360-degree views including direct Central Park exposure to the north and east, the Hudson River to the west, and the southern Manhattan skyline. Apartments range from studios and one-bedrooms (in smaller layouts) to substantial three- and four-bedroom configurations and full-floor penthouses on the upper floors.
The building's interior design language — heavy on bronze, dark wood paneling, marble, and gold-tone accents — reflects the Trump-era aesthetic and is distinct from both the limestone-and-pre-war language of CPW co-ops and the cleaner-modern aesthetic of 15 CPW (just half a block south).
The bronze-tinted glass curtain wall produces apartments with floor-to-ceiling windows on multiple exposures — a meaningful contrast to the punched-window apertures characteristic of pre-war CPW buildings. For buyers who specifically want extensive glass and modern building systems, 1 CPW is one of the very few options at the southern end of CPW.
Building operations
1 Central Park West operates as a luxury condominium with mixed-use hospitality integration. The lower 17 floors house the Trump International Hotel — 168 hotel units operated as a four-star Trump-affiliated property. The upper 27 floors house the 156 residences. Residents can access hotel services à la carte: room service to apartments, twice-daily housekeeping, valet, concierge, fitness center, spa, and reservations at Jean-Georges (the building's flagship ground-floor restaurant — one of Manhattan's enduring three-Michelin-star establishments).
As a condominium rather than a cooperative, 1 CPW does not require board approval for resales. Buyers complete a standard application; public recordss for completeness. This makes 1 CPW one of the most accessible tier-one CPW addresses for buyers who don't fit traditional pre-war co-op board profiles — international buyers, LLC purchase structures, pied-à-terre owners, complex-finance buyers.
The condominium operates on standard NYC condominium economics — common charges and real estate taxes are billed separately, and the building's tax structure is condominium-standard. Common charges at 1 CPW include access to the hotel's service infrastructure, which is reflected in their level — among the higher common-charge stacks on CPW.
Recent sales
1 Central Park West's 2023–2026 closings show a building still working through the post-2014 markdown that has characterized its resale base. Sellers with 2014-vintage acquisition bases have absorbed meaningful losses: 46D at $5M (-33% versus 2014 basis) and 23D at $6.95M (-19% basis loss) together establish a clear -20% to -33% holding-period pattern for that vintage. Ask-to-close discipline is mixed: 24D at $6.85M (-7.3%), 23D at $6.95M (-7.3%), and 23G at $4.25M (-5.6%) clear closer to ask, while 26A at $8.3M (-16.6%) and 31C at $4.9375M (-10.2%) absorbed larger cuts. The premium tier remains intact: 43A at $17M (December 2023, $4,642/sf) anchors the building's effective PPSF ceiling for non-PH inventory, anchored by direct Central Park axis exposure. The April 2026 closing of PH48A at $15.125M ($3,370/sf) is a useful penthouse benchmark — notably below the broader CPW $5,000+/sf premium, consistent with the building's repositioning narrative since the mid-2010s.
Recent closings at this building, curated by The Roebling Team research desk. Apartment-level facts are independently verified before publishing; sale prices reflect the recorded transfer amount at the NYC Department of Finance.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | 38C | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,599 sf | $4,900,000 | $3,064/sf | -13.3% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | PH48A | 5 BR · 6.5 BA · 4,489 sf · Central Park / Lincoln Square Closed April 17, 2026 at $15.125M — ~$3,370/sf. A penthouse benchmark notably below the broader Central Park West $5,000+/sf premium, consistent with the building's repositioning narrative since 2019. | $15,125,000 | $3,369/sf | -24.4% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1124 | 1 BA · 456 sf | $955,000 | $2,094/sf | -4.0% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 304 | 1 BA · 460 sf | $925,000 | $2,011/sf | -7.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 812 | 1 BA · 441 sf | $1,625,000 | $3,685/sf | off-mkt |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 820 | 1 BR · 1 BA · 661 sf | $675,000 | $1,021/sf | -3.4% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 612 | 1 BA · 441 sf | $700,000 | $1,587/sf | +2.2% |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 420 | 1 BR · 1 BA · 661 sf | $520,000 | $787/sf | -25.6% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $3,201/sf across 2 sales. Sales close on average -9.2% below ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
Other recent transfers
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 10C | $1,599,000 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 7A | $1,350,000 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 21B | $900,000 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 23A | $1,415,000 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 20E | $825,000 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 24C | $2,510,000 |
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-01113-1221) and verified listing data. Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified by The Roebling Team research desk. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage from recorded condo declarations and offering plans.
What to know if you’re buying
Condo flexibility, hotel-grade service. Unlike pre-war CPW co-ops, 1 CPW requires no co-op board approval. Buyers complete an application; public recordss for completeness rather than discretionary approval. The condo structure accommodates international buyers, LLC purchase structures, pied-à-terre ownership, and complex-finance buyer profiles.
Hotel-affiliated service is a real differentiator. Room service to apartments, twice-daily housekeeping, valet parking, and concierge access produce a daily-life experience closer to a permanent hotel residence than a typical condominium. Buyers who value this level of service and don't mind hotel-tower density will find it distinctive on CPW.
Common charges are at the upper end of CPW. The hotel-integrated service infrastructure is reflected in common-charge levels. Buyers comparing 1 CPW to peer condos (15 CPW, Time Warner Center) should model carrying costs carefully — total monthly carry tends to be higher than pre-war CPW co-ops but comparable to peer luxury condos.
Mixed-use building dynamics. Residents share elevators, lobbies, and other common areas with hotel guests. For buyers who specifically want a residence-only environment, this is a meaningful consideration; for buyers who appreciate the energy and service of a hotel-integrated building, it's a feature.
The Trump brand is a factor. The building's branding and aesthetic are explicitly Trump-aligned, which has been variously a positive and negative factor for buyers depending on cultural and political moment. Buyers should evaluate this dimension honestly when considering the building.
View permanence is excellent. Central Park to the north and east, Columbus Circle to the south, Hudson River to the west. The building's height ensures sustained views across multiple exposures.
What to know if you’re selling
Pricing competes primarily with 15 CPW and Time Warner Center. Apartments compete with these two newer-condominium peers for similar-tier buyers. The Trump brand affiliation has historically produced cyclical pricing dynamics — strong in some years, softer in others — depending on market sentiment.
Buyer pool is global. International buyers, LLC purchase structures, and pied-à-terre seekers all participate. The building's hotel-grade service infrastructure attracts both U.S. and international buyers.
Mansion tax cliff effects matter. Apartments routinely transact above $3M and not infrequently above $10M for Park-facing and upper-floor units. Run pricing through the Mansion Tax Calculator.
Closing timelines are condo-standard. Typically 30–60 days from contract to close.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 1 Central Park West, also evaluate:
- 15 Central Park West — newer (2008) Stern condominium half a block south, the closest peer
- Time Warner Center residences (25 CPW area / 1 Central Park, 80 Columbus Circle) — Mandarin Oriental-affiliated condo, immediately southeast
- One57 (157 W 57th) — supertall condo, higher floors, similar international buyer pool
- 220 Central Park South — newer condo on CPS, more architectural seriousness
- The Century (25 CPW) — pre-war Art Deco condo, immediately north
- The Plaza Residences — pre-war hotel-condo at southeast Central Park
The Roebling Team at 1 Central Park West (Trump International Hotel & Tower)
The Roebling Team at Compass specializes in Central Park West, the Upper West Side, and the broader Park-facing Manhattan market. We publish this building profile because CPW buyers and sellers deserve building-specific intelligence — architecture, board culture, transactional mechanics, and the realities of pricing at the apartment level — not generic market commentary.
If you're considering a purchase or sale at 1 Central Park West, a 30-minute consultation is the right starting point. We'll bring the full context this page provides plus the transactional specifics your situation requires — financial structuring, board approvability, comparable analysis at the apartment level, and the pacing strategy that fits your timeline.