15 West 81st Street, Unit 5B

Sold 1/14/20
Sold 1/14/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$4,900,000
3 beds
15 West 81st Street, Unit 5B, Upper West Side
Building Info: 15 W 81st St, 16 stories, Built 1930
Co-opProperty Type
1930Year Built
$5,864/moMaintenance
Pets welcomePet policy

Description

Stunning, sophisticated and impressive in scale, this sunny 3 bedroom/3.5 bath sprawling 7 room gem is located at 15 West 81st Street, a white glove co-op on the best block off Central Park West. Bathed in natural light with views overlooking The Rose planetarium and The Natural History Museum Park, this home has a semi-private landing leading to a vast entry gallery which graciously separates the voluminous living room and formal dining room. The dining room effortlessly accommodates a dinner for...Stunning, sophisticated and impressive in scale, this sunny 3 bedroom/3.5 bath sprawling 7 room gem is located at 15 West 81st Street, a white glove co-op on the best block off Central Park West. Bathed in natural light with views overlooking The Rose planetarium and The Natural History Museum Park, this home has a semi-private landing leading to a vast entry gallery which graciously separates the voluminous living room and formal dining room. The dining room effortlessly accommodates a dinner for 10 or an intimate gathering and the 26'6" X 17' foot living room, resplendent in southern light through 3 tall windows, has a beautiful stone mantle and decorative fireplace, 2 generous seating areas for casual movie watching or formal entertaining, 9'2" ceilings, and thru-wall air conditioning. The chic windowed eat-in kitchen is a tasteful blend of modern lacquer cabinets and restored original St. Charles steel cabinetry with glass fronts, complemented by state of the art appliances such as a vented blue star stainless stove, subzero refrigerator, 2 deep sinks, each with a Fisher Paykel dishwasher drawer, and wood flooring with radiant heat. A Caesarstone counter provides seating for 2 and there is abundant storage space in the kitchen and windowed pantry which is lined with cabinets. A small 4th bedroom with an attractive half bath and a Bosch washer/dryer are located off the pantry. On the eastern end of the apartment is the private bedroom corridor with a master suite and 2 additional large bedrooms, all with en-suite baths. The huge south facing master has 2 windows affording pretty south facing museum views, a separate sitting or office area, 9'4" ceilings, and thru-wall air conditioning. A double dressing room leads to an updated windowed bath with the original deep tub, wide pedestal sink, and glass shower. The well-proportioned south facing 2nd bedroom, with thru-wall ac, has a renovated en-suite bath with double glass shower and walk-in-closet and the big 3rd bedroom has a beautifully updated windowed en-suite bath and 2 walk-in closets. Rarely does such a stylish and classic apartment come to market. Herringbone floors, high ceilings & plentiful closet space are a few more details that enrich this home. 15 West 81st Street, a landmarked, Emory Roth designed white glove co-op offers wonderful amenities: children's playroom, a state-of-the-art fitness center, bike room, full-time doorman, concierge, live-in resident manager and one of the most impressive lobbies in New York City. Please note there is 50% maximum financing and 2% flip tax paid by the buyer.
Listing closed: 01/14/2020 12:00 AM

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Playroom
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • High Ceilings
  • Elevator
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Property Information for 15 West 81st Street, Unit 5B

Property Details
  • Min. Down Pymt: 50%
  • Total Rooms: 7.0
  • MLS Type: Co-op
  • County: New York County
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 15 W 81st St
  • Floor: 5
  • Stories: 16
  • Residences: 128
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Building Age: Pre-war
  • Building Type: Midrise

Property History for 15 West 81st Street, Unit 5B

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jan 14, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2020011400831001

$4,900,000—
Jul 23, 2019

Contract Signed

Manual

——
Jul 16, 2019

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10543205

$4,995,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/14/2020

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2020011400831001

$4,900,000
07/23/2019

Contract Signed

Manual

—
07/16/2019

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10543205

$4,995,000

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Public Records for 15 West 81st Street, Unit 5B

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Home Facts
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Schools near 15 West 81st Street, Unit 5B

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson
Public - PK to 5
Ms 243 Center School
Public - 5 to 8
Frank McCourt High School
Public - 9 to 12
Innovation Diploma Plus
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson
PublicPK to 5

Ms 243 Center School
Public5 to 8

Frank McCourt High School
Public9 to 12

Innovation Diploma Plus
Public10 to 12

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