110 West 81st Street

$9,800,000
Price
12
Beds
7,330 Sq. Ft.
$1,337 / Sq. Ft.
7,330
Sq. Ft.
$1,337
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Built in 1892 by famed architecture firm Neville and Bagge, this 7,300sf 22 to 25ft wide renovated home is waiting for an owner / user with income, or investment purchaser. 110 West 81st Street is located on a landmark, treelined block across from the Museum of Natural History. It is currently configured as a 6 family home with owners duplex, floor-thru three bedroom, three one bedroom units and a top floor two bedroom.
The stunningly renovated owners' unit (duplex + partially finished cellar) greets
...Built in 1892 by famed architecture firm Neville and Bagge, this 7,300sf 22 to 25ft wide renovated home is waiting for an owner / user with income, or investment purchaser. 110 West 81st Street is located on a landmark, treelined block across from the Museum of Natural History. It is currently configured as a 6 family home with owners duplex, floor-thru three bedroom, three one bedroom units and a top floor two bedroom.

The stunningly renovated owners' unit (duplex + partially finished cellar) greets you with a bespoke chef's kitchen with custom painted wood cabinetry, Wolf professional 6 burner range with griddle, panel front Subzero refrigerator and marble countertops. The kitchen flows into the great room featuring masterfully restored original trim & moldings and fireplace, weaving together the best of modern comfort with the grandeur of 19th century townhome life. The irregular sized lot (22' at front, 25' at back of lot) allows for a 20'+ interior dimension of the great room, giving design freedom from the standard townhome layout. There is a door on the parlor level leading down to the slate paved & landscaped backyard. Additionally on the parlor level are two king sized bedrooms, one with en suite bath and the other a hallway bathroom. The lower level features two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms in addition to the primary suite with custom steam shower, separate marble topped vanities, custom fitted walk in closet and access to the rear yard. Zoned central air conditioning throughout.

The third floor features a fully renovated three bedroom / two bathroom home with in unit washer / dryer, central heat & AC.

The fourth floor features two one bedroom units, the rear unit is fully renovated with garden views, the front unit has a rent stabilized tenant in place.

The fifth floor features a one bedroom unit and a two bedroom unit. The front facing one bedroom unit features charming views up and down the landmark block and has been fully renovated, the rear two bedroom unit has a rent stabilized tenant in place.

A unique opportunity for an approx. 3,000sf owner unit with significant upside and income.

Amenities

  • Primary Ensuite
  • Private Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Crown Mouldings
  • Decorative Mouldings
  • Built-Ins
  • Private Entrance
LISTING UPDATED: 10/27/2025 03:03 PM

Property Details for 110 West 81st Street

StatusActive
Days on Market426
Taxes$5,873 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt0%
Total Rooms25.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS Type-
Year Built1900
Lot Size2,250 SF / 22' x 102'
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

110 W 81st St

10 Units4 StoriesBuilt in 1900

Location

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Building Information for 110 West 81st Street

Stories4Residences10Year Built1900Building Size22' x 81'Building Sq. Ft7,128 SFLot Size2,250 SF / 22' x 102'Building AgePre-warBuilding TypeBrownstone

Payment Calculator

$66,405 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$60,532

Property Taxes

$5,873

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property History for 110 West 81st Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jul 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$9,800,000
Jul 18, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Oct 4, 2024

Listed (Active)

Manual

$9,800,000
Sep 18, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

May 26, 2023

Listed (Active)

Manual

$12,995,000
Mar 1, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Apr 5, 2017

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10010373

Apr 5, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2017041000756001

$7,600,000
Jan 9, 2017

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10010373

Sep 15, 2016

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10451971

$10,000,000
Jan 11, 2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10010373

$8,750,000
Jan 9, 2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10451971

$17,000,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$9,800,000
07/18/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

10/04/2024

Listed (Active)

Manual

$9,800,000
09/18/2023

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

05/26/2023

Listed (Active)

Manual

$12,995,000
03/01/2023

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

04/05/2017

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10010373

04/05/2017

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2017041000756001

$7,600,000
01/09/2017

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10010373

09/15/2016

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10451971

$10,000,000
01/11/2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10010373

$8,750,000
01/09/2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10451971

$17,000,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 110 West 81st Street

Taxable ValueLand$454,500Additions$1,769,400Total$2,223,900
Tax Record2025$65,256 ($5,438 / month) Tax Class2BTax Rate12.5%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt7,330 SqFtLot Size2,346 SqFtYear Built1900ZoningR8BAPN1012110038

Schools near 110 West 81st Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson
PublicPK to 5

Young Women's Leadership School
Public6 to 12

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110 West 81st Street is a townhouse for sale in Upper West Side. This property was listed for sale on October 4, 2024 by Compass, it's currently listed at $9,800,000. It has been on the market for a total of 426 days and was last sold on April 5, 2017. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 3. Nearby schools include P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson, Young Women's Leadership School and Fiorello H Laguardia High School of Music, Art and Performing Arts. 110 West 81st Street is a 12-bed, 11-bath, 7,330 sqft townhouse built in 1900.

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