The Century, Art Deco skyscraper at Central Park West, Manhattan, United States
The Century rises 30 stories with twin towers emerging from a 19-story base, featuring ochre-colored stone facades and tan brick exteriors at 25 Central Park West.
Constructed between 1930 and 1931 for $6.5 million, the building originally contained 417 apartments and operated similarly to a short-term hotel with housekeeping services.
The Century maintains its position as a New York City Landmark within the Central Park West Historic District, representing the architectural excellence of the early 1930s.
The building contains 438 condominium units with full-time doorman service, three attended entrances, and direct access to Central Park and Lincoln Center attractions.
Architect Irwin Chanin, who designed the building with Jacques Delamarre, resided in The Century for more than 50 years after its completion.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1931
Architects: Irwin Salmon Chanin, Jacques L. Delamarre, Sr.
Architectural style: Art Deco
Part of: Central Park West Historic District, Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District
GPS coordinates: 40.77000,-73.98028
Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:45
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