250 West 81st Street, Unit 8B
Description
Spanning nearly 2,500 square feet, this exquisite home conveys a sense of refinement and sophistication, from the tall ceilings and crown molding to the stunning herringbone oak floors. Enjoy a wonderful layout for entertaining with a gracious foyer that opens to a vast great...Timeless elegance abounds in this sprawling four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom contemporary residence featuring beautifully planned bespoke interiors and a wealth of desirable amenities in the heart of the Upper West Side.
Spanning nearly 2,500 square feet, this exquisite home conveys a sense of refinement and sophistication, from the tall ceilings and crown molding to the stunning herringbone oak floors. Enjoy a wonderful layout for entertaining with a gracious foyer that opens to a vast great room where large living and dining areas boast tall windows and gorgeous designer light fixtures. The crisp open kitchen caters to gatherings large or intimate with handmade cabinetry by Smallbone of Devizes and a fleet of Gaggenau appliances.
In the west wing, the primary suite impresses with two walk-in closets and a serene spa bathroom finished with swaths of marble, radiant heat floors, a freestanding soaking tub, frameless glass shower and double vanity. A second suite with a private bath and two more bedrooms that share a third full bath provide plenty of flexible space for luxurious accommodations or added living space. Additional closets, an in-unit washer-dryer, central HVAC and a chic powder room complete this grand home.
Designed by Robert A. M. Stern, Two Fifty West 81st is a boutique condominium offering attentive service and outstanding amenities. Residents enjoy 24-hour doorman service, full-time maintenance staff, a virtual concierge, a fitness center with Technogym and Peloton equipment, a sports court, children's playroom, golf simulator, a music studio, a library lounge with an outdoor patio and catering kitchen, and a rooftop sky terrace.
From this ideal location, enjoy magnificent outdoor space in waterfront Riverside Park, the lush gardens of the American Museum of Natural History or iconic Central Park. Fantastic shopping, dining and nightlife venues line the nearby blocks, and easy access to the gourmet trifecta of Zabar's, Citarella and Fairway Market. Transportation is effortless with the 1 Train, excellent bus service and CitiBikes all nearby.
Listing Agent
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Listing Agent
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$5,930,500
Avg days on market
115
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Manhattan, NY
9 comparable properties found
$5,850,000
Sold 01/21/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,677
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
$6,451,500
Sold 06/16/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,703
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
$6,550,000
Sold 01/28/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,307
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Concierge
- City Views
- Common Roof Deck
- Common Outdoor Space
- Gym
- Basketball Court
- Playroom
- Resident's Lounge
- Golf Room
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
- Northern Exposure
- Southern Exposure
- Bike Room
- Private Storage Included
- Parking Included
- Pet Friendly
- Highrise
Location
Payment Calculator
$40,923 per month
30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest
$33,718
$3,800
$3,405
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1Property Information for 250 West 81st Street, Unit 8B
- Taxes: $3,800 / month
- Min. Down Pymt: 10%
- Total Rooms: 6.0
- MLS Type: Condominium
- County: New York County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
- Building/Complex: 250 West 81st Street
- Floor: 8
- Stories: 18
- Residences: 21
- Pet Policy: Allowed
- Pet Policy Details: Pet friendly
- Year Built: 2019
- Building Age: New Development
- Building Type: Midrise
Property History for 250 West 81st Street, Unit 8B
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2024 | Sold Manual | $5,800,000 |
| 10/01/2024 | $5,800,000 -3.3% / yr | |
| 07/31/2024 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 10/25/2023 | Price Change Manual | $5,995,000 |
| 10/17/2022 | Price Change Manual | $6,250,000 |
| 09/12/2022 | Price Change Manual | $6,500,000 |
| 06/15/2022 | Price Change Manual | $6,950,000 |
| 05/04/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $7,500,000 |
| 03/13/2019 | Sold RLS #OLRS-1745397 | $6,978,763 |
| 03/13/2019 | $6,978,763 | |
| 06/29/2018 | Contract Signed RLS #OLRS-1745397 | $6,850,000 |
| 04/09/2018 | Listed (Active) RLS #OLRS-1745397 | $6,850,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 250 West 81st Street, Unit 8B
Schools near 250 West 81st Street, Unit 8B
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ms 243 Center School Public5 to 8 | ||
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers Public9 to 12 | ||
The Global Learning Collaborative Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 250 West 81st Street, Unit 8B, Upper West Side | $5,800,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,450 | – |
$5,740,000 | 3 | 4 | 2,297 | – |
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