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Axel Vervoordt–Designed Apartment Overlooking Central Park Lists for $14.9 Million

Located at desirable 15 Central Park West, the two-bedroom unit features brass moldings, oak floors, and a secret swing door

By Geoffrey Montes
Modern living room with large windows, city skyline view, blue sofa, white armchairs, and wooden shelves.
Unit 26B at 15 Central Park West was designed by Axel Vervoordt. Photo: Sotheby's International Realty

A master of minimalism, Axel Vervoordt is known for conjuring spare-but-soulful spaces for A-listers such as Sting, Robert De Niro, and former power couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. (He also elegantly overhauled a 17th-century military barracks near Bruges for a real estate entrepreneur, and the glowing results were featured in Galerie.) Now, one of the Belgian designer’s most impressive creations has hit the market in New York for just under $15 million.

Perched on the 26th floor of the blockbuster Robert A.M. Stern building 15 Central Park West, this 2,400-square-foot aerie features unique brass moldings and white-oak flooring throughout, as well as Juliet balconies overlooking the famed Manhattan green space. In a James Bond-esque twist, the library and living room are linked by a secret swing door disguised as a built-in wooden shelving unit. Equally streamlined, the revamped kitchen comes equipped with black Corian countertops plus Sub-Zero, Bosch, and Thermador appliances.

View of Central Park with a bridge and towering skyscraper in the background amidst lush green trees and a blue sky.
15 Central Park West, New York, New York. Photo: Peter Aaron/Otto, Courtesy RAMSA
Hidden doorway in a wooden bookshelf leading to a cozy room with two white armchairs and decorative items on shelves.
The secret swing door links the library and living room. Photo: Sotheby's International Realty

The Upper West Side residence also features a pair of spacious bedrooms, each with en-suite baths—one sheathed in Calacatta marble and the other in limestone. Additionally, there’s custom lighting, built-in speakers, and floor-to-ceiling motorized shades throughout the spellbinding apartment.

The home is listed by Elizabeth Sample and Brenda Powers of Sotheby’s International Realty—East Side Manhattan Brokerage. See more photos below. 

Home office with view of city skyline and park through large windows, featuring a desk, chair, and wooden shelves.
The library desk overlooks Central Park. Photo: Sotheby's International Realty
View of city skyline and Central Park from a high-rise apartment with open sliding glass doors and a balcony.
The apartment comes with Juliet balconies overlooking the park. Photo: Sotheby's International Realty
Modern kitchen with wooden dining table, black countertops, and a stove featuring a red pot. Cozy living area in the background.
The kitchen. Photo: Sotheby's International Realty
Modern home office with wooden shelves, a desk, and brown chairs, featuring books and art pieces in a stylish setting.
The swing door connects the library and living room. Photo: Sotheby's International Realty
Wall-mounted TV in wooden shelving unit with books and decor, flanked by two white armchairs on a patterned rug.
The secret swing door. Photo: Sotheby's International Realty
Luxurious modern bedroom with large windows, comfortable black bed, armchair, and city view on a clear day.
The primary bedroom. Photo: Sotheby's International Realty
Spacious modern bathroom with white marble walls and floor, featuring a glass shower, bathtub, and a double sink vanity.
The primary bath. Photo: Sotheby's International Realty