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The Century, Art Deco skyscraper at Central Park West, Manhattan, United States

The Century is an Art Deco skyscraper on Central Park West that rises 30 stories with twin towers set atop a 19-story base. The facade combines ochre-colored stone and tan brick, creating an elegant appearance at this prominent location.

The building was constructed in the early 1930s and was originally designed as a residential complex with special services. It operated as a kind of upscale residential hotel that offered housekeeping services to its residents.

The building takes its name from an artistic movement and reflects the prosperity of the interwar years. Passersby can admire the elegant facade, which shows the taste of wealthy New Yorkers of that era.

The building houses several hundred residential units with extensive concierge support at multiple entrances. Its proximity to Central Park and cultural venues makes this location easily accessible for visitors.

The architect who designed this project spent decades living in the building after its completion. This personal connection shows how much the designer believed in his own creation.

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Location
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
December 7, 2025 19:25
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