At the southern edge of Central Park, few residences offer a more commanding combination of scale, history and location than the duplex at 50 Central Park South. Currently offered at $70 million, the extraordinary condominium occupies the building’s 30th and 31st floors, encompassing approximately 10,875 square feet with sweeping views across Central Park and the Manhattan skyline.
The residence is part of the Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, housed within the landmark tower originally known as the Hotel St. Moritz. Designed by celebrated architect Emery Roth and opened in 1930, the building was later transformed into the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and private residences, preserving its prestigious Central Park South address while introducing contemporary residential services.
Inside the duplex, the sense of scale is extraordinary. The current configuration includes three bedrooms and more than four baths, while the flexible floor plan allows for numerous possibilities. Particularly spectacular is the living room, which occupies what was once the Hotel St. Moritz’s ballroom—giving one of the residence’s principal entertaining spaces a remarkable sense of history and proportion.
The views are perhaps the property’s greatest luxury. From its elevated position along Central Park’s southern edge, the residence looks north across the park while also capturing the surrounding Manhattan skyline. Private outdoor space, including a terrace and balcony, further connects the interiors with the city beyond.
Yet the appeal extends well beyond the apartment itself. Residents have access to the highly personalized services associated with the Ritz-Carlton, including full-time doorman and concierge services, housekeeping and in-room dining. The hotel’s amenities also include the La Prairie spa and health club, business center, Contour Bar and Lounge, creating an unusually comprehensive residential experience.
Privacy is another defining feature. The private residences occupy the upper floors of the building and benefit from a dedicated entrance and white-glove service, creating a sense of separation despite the property’s position at one of Manhattan’s most prominent intersections.
At $70 million, the duplex belongs firmly to Manhattan’s trophy-property category. But its value is not simply measured in square footage. It is the combination of a historic address, extraordinary proportions, hotel-level service and an almost cinematic perspective over Central Park that makes 50 Central Park South exceptional.
For the global luxury buyer, this is Manhattan living at its most rarefied: a private residence suspended above one of the world’s great parks, wrapped in the history and service of one of New York’s most recognizable addresses.
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