Five Homes And Apartments With Great Central Park Views

CENTRAL PARK, NY — There may be no better way to convey "elite New Yorker" status than an apartment with Central Park views. The homes that line streets such as Fifth Avenue, Central Park West and 110th Street are some of the priciest in the city because they offer unobstructed views of Olmsted's masterwork in landscape architecture.

Patch looked through realtor.com's listing to feature some of the most best homes and apartments bordering Central Park on the market right now.

Take a look at some of these parkside homes, and click the links to see more photos.

781 Fifth Ave. Unit 18th Floor

Asking price: $78 Million

From realtor.com: "Triple Terraced Trophy MasterpieceAs one enters this palatial residence situated on the New York City power corner of 59th Street and 5th Avenue, one is first struck by the unparalleled elegance of its private landing serviced by all three of the building's elevators. The entrance gallery graciously, and sensibly, leads one to all of the major wings of the apartment."

15 Central Park W Penthouse 16 & 17B

Asking price: $56 Million

From realtor.com: "Penthouse 16/17B offers spectacular Central Park and city views from grand windows on two levels and a sprawling terrace of approx. 396 SF. The impeccably finished living space of approx. 5,417 SF is graciously laid out on two floors and expertly configured into a three bedroom plus home office/4th bedroom layout with approx. 10 ceilings throughout. A semi private landing leads into the residence, where you are immediately taken in by the breathtaking view."

1280 Fifth Ave. Apt. F19 & 20

Asking price: $7.5 million

From realtor.com: "Dont miss this rare opportunity to own a newly constructed duplex condominium overlooking Central Park, at One Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue, designed by award winning architect Robert A. M. Stern. The approximately 2,568 square foot loft-like luxury home can be used as a five-bedroom residence, or a four-bedroom with a separate living room and family room. An elegant entry foyer leads to an expansive living room with oversized windows that show off breathtaking sunsets of Central Park."

1 Central Park South Penthouse

Asking price: $39.75 milion

From realtor.com: "Extraordinary Penthouse at The Plaza. Located on the top three floors of the legendary Plaza Hotel, occupying the most coveted park and city views North and South... The Penthouse spans over 6,300 square feet and is a most sophisticated home with every modern convenience at ones fingertips."

1150 Fifth Ave. Apt 15A

Asking price: $9.45 million

From realtor.com: "This prewar 8 room apartment with 9.5 foot ceilings is the only Fifth Avenue apartment where the views of the inside match the stunning Park and skyline views. A complete renovation by iGrace brings this JER Carpenter apartment up to todays state of the art standards. Central Air, Crestron System, Home Theater, chefs sunny eat-in- kitchen and seven hidden televisions create a refined and relaxing environment in which to entertain or quietly enjoy."

All images via realtor.com.