A block away from The Dakota and a brisk walk from some of Central Park’s most iconic spots like the Boathouse, a white-glove, pre-war co-op stands with 96 units. Designed in 1928 by Schwartz and Gross, 101 Central Park West has been home to famous figures like actor Harrison Ford and journalist Peter Jennings in its long history.
In 1976, Irwin Segelstein and his wife, Bernice, picked up a polished 3,825-square-foot duplex on the 16th and 17th floors. The TV and music executive, well-known for his roles at CBS and NBC as well as being President Columbia Records while Bruce Springsteen was recording there, lived here until he passed away in 2008. His wife continued calling it home until she died last year, according to the New York Times. Now, the light-filled residence is on the market for the first time since they bought it, asking $8.75 million.
Boasting a regal floor plan of distinctive spaces, the four-bedroom abode is poised for effortlessly sophisticated living. It’s lower level holds all the elegant spaces for entertaining, with the living room leading out to one terrace while the kitchen and dining room both lead out to a seperate terrace. It also holds the staff quarters, while the three other bedrooms are tucked away upstairs.
Offering beautiful vistas of Central Park and perhaps the world’s most recognizable skyline, the apartment seems to deliver the quintessential Upper West Side luxury lifestyle. For those interested, Roberta Golubock of Sotheby’s International Realty holds the rare listing.