11 West 81st Street, Unit 2B

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Description

Brimming with character and light, this special apartment is ideally located across the street from the Museum of Natural History and Central Park. Boasting soaring 11’ ceilings and open views of the Rose Planetarium, this 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home is full of history and charm. The entryway opens to a grand entertaining space with a decorative fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, and a dramatic south-facing floor-to-ceiling window, allowing for natural light throughout the day. The spacious primary...Brimming with character and light, this special apartment is ideally located across the street from the Museum of Natural History and Central Park. Boasting soaring 11’ ceilings and open views of the Rose Planetarium, this 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home is full of history and charm. The entryway opens to a grand entertaining space with a decorative fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, and a dramatic south-facing floor-to-ceiling window, allowing for natural light throughout the day. The spacious primary bedroom is pin-drop quiet with 11’ ceilings, two closets, and an ensuite bathroom. The windowed kitchen has ample counter space and custom closets are throughout the apartment. Located on one of New York's most coveted blocks, Eleven West Eighty-First Street is a magnificent turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts limestone mansion built in 1908. The impressive lobby features the original elegant marble walls and columns. Building amenities include storage bins, doorman service from 8 AM to 11 PM, Monday through Saturday, and 12 PM to 8 PM on Sundays, as well as a live-in resident manager, bike room, and laundry facilities. Pied-à-terres, pets, guarantors, co-purchasing, gifting, and purchasing within a trust are all permitted with board approval.
Storage bin transfers with the unit!
Photos are virtually staged.

Amenities

  • Primary Ensuite
  • Part-Time Doorman
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Crown Mouldings
  • Decorative Mouldings
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Casement Windows
  • Elevator
LISTING UPDATED: 03/10/2025 12:15 AM

Property Details for 11 West 81st Street, Unit 2B

StatusExclusive Expired
Days on Market55
Taxes-
Maintenance$2,862 / month
Min. Down Pymt25%
Total Rooms2.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS Type-
Year Built1908
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

The Hayden House

36 Units12 StoriesBuilt in 1908

Location

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Building Information for 11 West 81st Street, Unit 2B

Building/ComplexThe Hayden HouseFloor2Stories12Residences36Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1908Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$8,574 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,712

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$2,862

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Property History for 11 West 81st Street, Unit 2B

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Mar 10, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Dec 9, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Oct 15, 2024

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,195,000
Mar 15, 2024

Permanently Off Market

Manual

Mar 15, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Feb 3, 2024

Price Change

Manual

$1,299,000
Nov 4, 2023

Price Change

Manual

$1,395,000
Sep 28, 2023

Price Change

Manual

$1,450,000
Aug 21, 2023

Price Change

Manual

$1,695,000
Jul 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,710,000
Jun 30, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Jun 29, 2023

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,710,000
Nov 21, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Nov 3, 2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,710,000
Jan 15, 2016

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10053741

$1,250,000
Jan 15, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2016011900902001

$1,250,000
Nov 13, 2015

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10053741

$1,250,000
Mar 3, 2006

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #18f6af71727403ae1de55fc35c917ff58c9076e2

$849,000
May 12, 2003

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #18f6af71727403ae1de55fc35c917ff58c9076e2

$849,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/10/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

12/09/2024

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

10/15/2024

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,195,000
03/15/2024

Permanently Off Market

Manual

03/15/2024

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

02/03/2024

Price Change

Manual

$1,299,000
11/04/2023

Price Change

Manual

$1,395,000
09/28/2023

Price Change

Manual

$1,450,000
08/21/2023

Price Change

Manual

$1,695,000
07/01/2023

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,710,000
06/30/2023

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

06/29/2023

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,710,000
11/21/2022

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

11/03/2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,710,000
01/15/2016

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10053741

$1,250,000
01/15/2016

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2016011900902001

$1,250,000
11/13/2015

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10053741

$1,250,000
03/03/2006

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #18f6af71727403ae1de55fc35c917ff58c9076e2

$849,000
05/12/2003

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #18f6af71727403ae1de55fc35c917ff58c9076e2

$849,000

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Public Records for 11 West 81st Street, Unit 2B

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Home Facts
APN1011950023

Schools near 11 West 81st Street, Unit 2B

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 10 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson
PublicPK to 5

Ms 243 Center School
Public5 to 8

Innovation Diploma Plus
Public10 to 12

The Global Learning Collaborative
Public9 to 12

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