11 West 81st Street, Unit 2B
Description
The entry foyer welcomes guests into a rare, light-filled grand entertaining room with an original fireplace, now decorative,...Across the street from the Museum of Natural History and Central Park, this elegant 1-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home is situated in the historic Beaux-Arts Hayden House, on one of the most sought-after blocks on the Upper West Side. The apartment features classic prewar details, including intricate moldings, original herringbone floors, and soaring 11-foot ceilings throughout.
The entry foyer welcomes guests into a rare, light-filled grand entertaining room with an original fireplace, now decorative, and a dramatic window boasting unobstructed southern views overlooking the Rose Planetarium, Theodore Roosevelt Park, and Central Park. The windowed kitchen, with granite countertops and ample storage, has everything necessary for cooking enthusiasts and is perfect for hosting social events. The guest bathroom, located along the hallway toward the bedroom suite, is in wonderful condition and features a coveted original mid-century sink and toilet.
The owner renovated the space to feature minimal Lutron dimming light switches, state-of-the-art smart window shades by J. Geiger, and five spacious, gut-renovated storage closets designed by California Closets.
The bedroom is pin-drop quiet, and the his-and-her closets on either side of the bed area were both redesigned to optimize space. The en-suite main bathroom, complete with a window and soaking tub, also features original mid-century fixtures.
This apartment is a rare find, with its soaring ceilings, southern exposures, and unusually generous storage spaces. It also transfers with a private storage bin in the basement.
Built in 1908, the building is a historic Beaux-Arts landmark, with a recently refurbished limestone facade and an exquisitely renovated, elegant marble lobby. Converted to a co-op in 1976, the building has a flexible policy toward pied-à-terre use, short-term rentals, guarantors, co-purchasing, gifting, trust purchases, and pets, pending board approval. Amenities include a part-time doorman, live-in superintendent, bike room, storage room, and laundry room. Some photos are virtually staged.
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Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Part-Time Doorman
- Exposed Brick
- Decorative Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
- Casement Windows
- Window Treatments
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Window AC Installed
- Dishwasher
- Electric Oven
- Granite Kitchen Counter
- Windowed Bathroom
- Custom Closet
- Dual Closet
- Bike Room
- Ceramic Bathroom
- Soaking Tub
- Midrise
- Freezer
- High Speed Internet
- Highrise
Property Details for 11 West 81st Street, Unit 2B
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 11 |
| Pet Policy | Allowed |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $3,006 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 25% |
| Total Rooms | 3.5 |
| Property Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1908 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
The Hayden House
Location
Building Information for 11 West 81st Street, Unit 2B
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1Property History for 11 West 81st Street, Unit 2B
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,395,000 |
| 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 | $1,250,000 | |
| 01/15/2016 | $1,250,000 | |
| 11/13/2015 | $1,250,000 | |
| 03/03/2006 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #18f6af71727403ae1de55fc35c917ff58c9076e2 | $849,000 |
| 05/12/2003 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #18f6af71727403ae1de55fc35c917ff58c9076e2 | $849,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 11 West 81st Street, Unit 2B
Schools near 11 West 81st Street, Unit 2B
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 | ||
Frank McCourt High School 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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