The site of the Central Park Tower was formerly
occupied by two buildings at 225 West 57th Street and 1780 Broadway, which were
demolished in 2011–2012. In mid-2012, Nordstrom committed to opening
their first store in New York City within the base of the tower. A
proposed cantilever above the Art Students League of New York's
building at 215 West 57th Street, intended to maximize views of
nearby Central Park, resulted in several lawsuits, but was later allowed
because construction had already started. Despite uncertainty about the final
design and complications relating to the tower's financing, excavations at the
site started in May 2014. Actual construction started in February 2015, with
the building topping out in September 2019.
The building contains 179 condominiums starting on
the 32nd floor, spanning on average 5,000 square feet (460 m2), with open
layouts and floor to ceiling windows overlooking Central Park. Interiors
of the building's condominiums are designed by Rottet Studio. Interior
features include Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, custom
cabinetry and white oak floors. A triplex penthouse at the top of the
building will span 17,000 square feet (1,600 m2) across floors 129 through
131.
There will be 50,000 square feet (4,600 m2) of
amenities on floors eight to twelve. On the 14th floor, the building will feature
the Central Park Club with a lounge,
theater, conference room, play area and a tween lounge. A landscaped terrace
designed by HMWhite will feature a 60 foot outdoor pool with pergolas and trellises,
central lawn and two gardens. On the 16th floor, there will be a 63-foot
indoor pool, exercise room, spa, gym, basketball court and children's playroom.
There will also be a three floor private club named The 100th Floor near the building's
apex, marketed as the highest private club in the world. The 50,000 square
feet (4,600 m2) space will contain a 126 person ballroom, a cigar bar, and
a private dining room.
