The Kenilworth

The Kenilworth is a 12-story residential building at 151 Central Park West that rises above the streetscape with limestone and red brick facades. The structure houses three apartments per floor with original room layouts that have remained largely unchanged since construction.

The building was completed in 1908 by architects Townsend, Steinle & Haskell as the final Second Empire style structure on Central Park West. Its construction marked the end of an era for this particular architectural approach along the avenue.

The building shapes the Upper West Side streetscape with its distinctive limestone and red brick design that residents pass daily. Its appearance reflects the affluent residential culture that has defined this neighborhood for generations.

The building is located at the intersection of West 75th Street where it meets Central Park West and serves as a clear street landmark. The original wood windows have been replaced over the years to meet current weather and energy standards.

The structure relies entirely on its masonry walls for support rather than a steel frame, creating a rare example of this building method in this location. The two-story columns and copper-topped mansard roof with slate create a distinctive profile that sets it apart from neighboring buildings.