Luxurious home in Ghostbusters building offers Central Park views but only for $8.9M

A sprawling 4,400-square-foot home with direct views of Central Park has opened up in the prewar co-op pop culture mavens will recognize from the 1984 film, “Ghostbusters.”In the film—which stars Bill Murray, Dan Akyroyd, Sigourney Weaver, and Harold Ramis—the 19-floor building is named “Spook Central,” but in real life, it’s known as 55 Central Park West or The Shandor Building.Although the professional Ghostbusters from the movie determine that the building—which is home to residents possessed by demons—was built by a cult leader, the truth is that the iconic art deco high-rise was constructed in 1929 by renowned architects Schwartz and Gross.55 Central Park West’s design is considered to be a pivotal build for the art deco movement, and the original interiors of residences inside were also innovative when it opened in 1930.Originally filled with apartments touting three to nine rooms, the units featured newly developed dropped living rooms that set the homes apart from anything else.The unit available is an $8.9 million five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom residence which boasts 60 feet of Central Park frontage and from the inside, its 13 rooms create an atmosphere that feels more like a spacious suburban house than a New York City condominium.The listing is represented by Lisa K.Lippman of Brown Harris Stevens.The abode features a park-facing, grand sunken living room with herringbone floors and is flooded with light, thanks to a massive picture window.

Coffered ceilings, sleek crown molding, and unique light fixtures add to the home’s grandeur.The formal dining room strikes the perfect balance between the building’s original prewar character and modern luxury, with the size and layout well suited for entertaining or intimate family gatherings.Equipped with ample storage space and a wine refrigerator, the newly renovated kitchen is just steps away and offers an additional dining space for more casual dining.Bedrooms are arranged in two separate wi...