51 West 81st Street, Unit 2E

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Description

Welcome to The Galaxy, a sought-after Beaux-Arts co-op right across across the street from the Museum of Natural History, and down the block from Central Park. Nestled in the heart of the Upper West Side, this spacious studio is an extremely rare value find, offering plenty of living space for any need.
Apartment Features:
- SouthWestern Exposure
- Abundance of Natural Lighting
- 3 Large Closets
- Built-In Murphy Bed
- Eat-In Kitchen with Full Dining Area
- Full Sized Gas Stove and Dishwasher
- Comfortable
...Welcome to The Galaxy, a sought-after Beaux-Arts co-op right across across the street from the Museum of Natural History, and down the block from Central Park. Nestled in the heart of the Upper West Side, this spacious studio is an extremely rare value find, offering plenty of living space for any need.

Apartment Features:
- SouthWestern Exposure
- Abundance of Natural Lighting
- 3 Large Closets
- Built-In Murphy Bed
- Eat-In Kitchen with Full Dining Area
- Full Sized Gas Stove and Dishwasher
- Comfortable and Spacious Open Living Room Area
- Plenty of Kitchen Counter Space


Building Amenities:
- Newly Updated Elevators
- Doorman/Attendant
- Laundry on Every Floor
- Pristine Lobby/Entry way
- Bike Storage Available

Neighborhood Features:
- SECONDS from Central Park
- Directly across the Street from The Museum of Natural History
- Zabars only a few blocks away
- 1, A, C, B, and D trains all within a few blocks
- m79, BM2, m10 MTA Bus stops across the street
- Citibikes one block over

Co-op Policies:
- Pied-a-terre Allowed on a case-by-case basis
- Pet Friendly
- Max 75% Financing
- Co-purchasing allowed on a case-by-case basis

Listing Agents

  1. Ronan Counihan

    Ronan Counihan

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Part-Time Doorman
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Oversized Windows
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in Building
LISTING UPDATED: 05/09/2026 12:38 PM

Property Details for 51 West 81st Street, Unit 2E

StatusActive
Days on Market34
Taxes-
Maintenance$938 / month
Min. Down Pymt25%
Total Rooms3.0
Property TypeCo-op
MLS Type-
Year Built1905
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation3%

Building

The Galaxy

125 Units13 StoriesBuilt in 1905

Location

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Building Information for 51 West 81st Street, Unit 2E

Building/ComplexThe GalaxyFloor2Stories13Residences125Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets case by caseYear Built1905Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$3,275 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,337

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$938

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Property History for 51 West 81st Street, Unit 2E

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Apr 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

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$495,000
Mar 6, 2026

Permanently Off Market

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Nov 14, 2025

Contract Signed

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/08/2026

Listed (Active)

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$495,000
03/06/2026

Permanently Off Market

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11/14/2025

Contract Signed

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

Schools near 51 West 81st Street, Unit 2E

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

Young Women's Leadership School
Public6 to 12

Beacon High School
Public9 to 12

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51 West 81st Street, Unit 2E is a co-op for sale in Upper West Side. This property was listed for sale on April 8, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $495,000. 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 Beacon High School. 51 West 81st Street, Unit 2E is a 0.5-bed, 1-bath, co-op built in 1905.

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