140 West 81st Street, Unit PH

$9,995,000
Price
4
Beds
4,025 Sq. Ft.
$2,483 / Sq. Ft.
4,025
Sq. Ft.
$2,483
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The Light House
A conservatory in the sky, this 4,025 signature penthouse erases the boundaries between indoors and out with glass-wrapped entertaining salons. Spanning four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, additional design highlights include the two-story library with its custom divided light walls, three private terraces, and the glass-wrapped observatory in the primary suite. The collection of five private homes reflects a sense of place, designed for the Upper West Side lifestyle. Culturalists,
...The Light House

A conservatory in the sky, this 4,025 signature penthouse erases the boundaries between indoors and out with glass-wrapped entertaining salons. Spanning four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, additional design highlights include the two-story library with its custom divided light walls, three private terraces, and the glass-wrapped observatory in the primary suite. The collection of five private homes reflects a sense of place, designed for the Upper West Side lifestyle. Culturalists, connoisseurs, epicureans, and bibliophiles will appreciate the attention to detail paid to the expansive entertainment and private spaces. Each home exhibits unique architectural details such as a conservatory, lofty ceiling heights marked by turreted thirty-foot tall private spaces ideal for a library or study and A kitchen outfitted with Miele, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. An address unlike any other, 140 West 81st Street is a collection of meticulously designed bespoke residences cast inside one of the most distinctive historical edifices on the Upper West Side. Expansive in scale, each home offers extraordinary architectural detailing, from grand private outdoor spaces, epic glass walls and conservatories, to restored iconic windows and sculptural staircase centerpieces. Timeless, yet original, the dramatic, architecturally significant residences have been boldly re-imagined by DXA Studio and are styled by celebrated AD100 firm Studio Sofield. Programmed for privacy, 140 West 81st Street offers an exceptionally refined lifestyle reminiscent of a private club. The intimate reception salon is appointed in natural stone and millwork, finished with signature artworks. Residents can address their wellness needs at the fitness and personal training studio accessorized with state-of-the-art TechnoGym cardio and conditioning equipment. Storage unit included in sale. Buyer pays New York City and New York State Transfer Tax. The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from Sponsor. File No. Cd21-0188.
  1. Listed by Adam D Modlin • Modlin Group LLC
    P: (212)-974-0740 C: (212)-974-0740 adam@modlingroup.com
  2. Listed by Andrew Nierenberg
    P: (212)-974-0740 C: (212)-974-0740 andrew@modlingroup.com
  3. Listed by Amy Landy
    amy@modlingroup.com
  4. Listed by Jason Katz
    P: (212)-974-0740 C: (212)-974-0740 jason@modlingroup.com

Property Details for 140 West 81st Street, Unit PH

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LISTING UPDATED: 10/14/2025 09:02 AM

Property Details for 140 West 81st Street, Unit PH

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS11017477
Days on Market423
Taxes$6,540 / month
Common Charges$7,790 / month
Min. Down Pymt25%
Total Rooms7.0
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondo
Year Built1925
CountyNew York County

Building

140 W 81st St

2 Units2 StoriesBuilt in 1925

Location

Listing Courtesy of Modlin Group LLC
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Building Information for 140 West 81st Street, Unit PH

Building/Complex140 W 81st StFloor6Stories2Residences2Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1925Building Age-

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$60,632 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$46,302

Property Taxes

$6,540

Maintenance/Common Charges

$7,790

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Property Information for 140 West 81st Street, Unit PH

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Upper West Side
  • Stories Total: 7
  • Direction Faces: W
  • Exposures: East, West, North
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0050
  • Tax Block: 01211
  • Flip Tax Type: SeeRemarks
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 0050
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 6540.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 4025.0
  • Building Area Total: 20854.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 62.5 x 102.17
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Laundry Features: InUnit
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: Yes
  • Sponsor Unit: Yes
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: No
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: None
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Entry Level: 6
  • Fireplace: No
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Laundry Features: InUnit
  • Room Type: Gym
  • ElevatorsTotal: 1
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 6
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: VideoDoormanPartTime, DoormanPartTime
  • Renting Allowed: Yes

Property History for 140 West 81st Street, Unit PH

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Oct 22, 2024

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS11017477

$9,995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/22/2024

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS11017477

$9,995,000

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Schools near 140 West 81st Street, Unit PH

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 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson
PublicPK to 5

Beacon High School
Public9 to 12

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140 West 81st Street, Unit PH is a condo for sale in Upper West Side. This property was listed for sale on October 22, 2024 by Modlin Group LLC, it's currently listed at $9,995,000. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 3. Nearby schools include P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson, Frederick Douglas Academy II Secondary School and Beacon High School. 140 West 81st Street, Unit PH is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 4,025 sqft condo built in 1925.

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