{"id":356938,"date":"2026-09-25T18:46:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T18:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/356938\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T18:46:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T18:46:16","slug":"nycs-iconic-ghostbusters-building-has-an-8-9-million-residence-for-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/356938\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC\u2019s Iconic Ghostbusters Building Has an $8.9 Million Residence for Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"

A sprawling 4,400-square-foot home with direct views of Central Park<\/a> has opened up in the pre-war co-op pop culture mavens will recognize from the 1984 film, “Ghostbusters.”<\/p>\n

In the film\u2014which stars Bill Murray, Dan Akyroyd<\/a>, Sigourney Weaver<\/a> and Harold Ramis\u2014the 19-floor building is named “Spook Central,” but in real life, it’s known as 55 Central Park West or The Shandor Building.<\/p>\n

Although the professional Ghostbusters<\/a> from the movie determine the building\u2014which is home to residents possessed by demons\u2014was built by a cult leader, the truth is that the iconic Art Deco<\/a> high-rise was constructed in 1929 by renowned architects Schwartz and Gross.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"Ghostbusters\"<\/p>\n

55 Central Park West plays a pivotal role in the 1984 film, “Ghostbusters.” (Columbia Pictures\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\"Symmetrical<\/p>\n

In the film, the building was erected by a cult leader. In reality, it was built in 1929 by renowned architects Schwartz and Gross. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

\"Rooftop<\/p>\n

The location boasts unobstructed views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

\"Spacious<\/p>\n

It’s also filled with amenities, such as luxurious community spaces and a fully-staffed team. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

\"High-Angle<\/p>\n

The unit available has 60 feet of Central Park frontage. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

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<\/a> condominium.<\/p>\n

The listing is represented by Lisa K. Lippman<\/a> of Brown Harris Stevens<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The formal dining room strikes the perfect balance between the building’s original pre-war character and modern luxury, with the size and layout well-suited for entertaining or intimate family gatherings.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"Grand<\/p>\n

The sprawling 4,400-square-foot home includes 13 rooms which can be utilized in a variety of ways. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

\"Formal<\/p>\n

A sunken living room is flooded with light thanks to a massive picture window. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

\"Sophisticated<\/p>\n

A formal dining room connects to the kitchen, offering an ideal space for hosting. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

\"Kitchen<\/p>\n

The kitchen includes additional dining space for more casual meals. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

\"Modern<\/p>\n

In addition to the grand living room, there’s a separate sunken den. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

Bedrooms are arranged in two separate wings for optimal privacy, with the primary suite situated in the south side of the home, facing Central Park.<\/p>\n

The primary suite includes lots of closet space and an oversized bathroom with double vanities and more park views. In fact, all of the home’s 5.5 bathrooms have windows.<\/p>\n

Depending on how a buyer may choose to utilize the layout, the home’s north side can host three or four additional large bedrooms. There’s also a sizable den, which hosts access to a kitchenette and laundry room.<\/p>\n

The remaining rooms in the home can be leveraged to suit just about any lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Potential buyers can prioritize a work-life balance with a dedicated library and office, young families can thrive with a playroom, or a fashion-obsessed resident can take advantage of the home’s opportunities to add additional closet and dressing spaces.<\/p>\n

\"Open<\/p>\n

The den is connected to a kitchenette, which includes a wine refrigerator and laundry. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

\"Contemporary<\/p>\n

The home’s updates strike a perfect balance between the building’s original Art Deco charm and modern luxury. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

\"Cozy<\/p>\n

Gorgeous hardwood floors run throughout the home. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

\"Spacious<\/p>\n

Charming built-ins are ideal for a playroom, library, or office. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

In addition to its starring role in a legendary supernatural comedy, The Shandor Building has been called home by a handful of notable individuals.<\/p>\n

Designers Calvin Klein<\/a> and Donna Karan have each lived there, as has film entertainment mogul, David Geffen.<\/p>\n

Billionaire businessman Marc Lasry and the late “Hello, Dolly!” composer Jerry Herman resided there, as well.<\/p>\n

With an impressive offering of amenities, it’s no surprise that 55 Central Park West has drawn the attention of so many distinguished residents.<\/p>\n

The 109-unit building promises “white-glove, full-service” and has a full staff, including two full-time doormen and a live-in resident manager.<\/p>\n

\"Spacious<\/p>\n

The primary suite looks out to Central Park and is located in the south wing of the home. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

\"Children's<\/p>\n

However, all of the residence’s bedrooms are quite spacious. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

\"Modern<\/p>\n

Each of the 5.5 bathrooms are windowed. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

\"Building<\/p>\n

The building recently added a state-of-the-art gym. (Brown Harris Stevens)<\/p>\n

There’s a bicycle room, storage bins, laundry facilities, a dedicated generator, and a newly-added community room in the lobby. A new state-of-the-art fitness center has been added, as well.<\/p>\n

55 Central Park West permits pied-\u00e0-terres<\/a> and welcomes pets.<\/p>\n

The building is conveniently located near the world-famous Lincoln Center, a destination for fans of music, dance, opera, theater and cinema.<\/p>\n

Some of Central Park’s most exciting attractions\u2014such as Tavern on the Green and the Central Park Carousel\u2014are also within close reach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A sprawling 4,400-square-foot home with direct views of Central Park has opened up in the pre-war co-op pop…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":356939,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[133038,2448,4709,3807,9,56,63,65,64],"class_list":["post-356938","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-new-york-city","tag-55-central-park-west","tag-brown-harris-stevens","tag-central-park","tag-ghostbusters","tag-new-york","tag-ny","tag-nyc","tag-nyc-headlines","tag-nyc-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/356938","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=356938"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/356938\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/356939"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=356938"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=356938"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=356938"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}