15 West 81st Street, Unit 10D
Description
A high floor oversized classic 6 room home located at 15 West 81st Street with sunny views soaring over the Museum of Natural History, sweeping across Central Park and capturing a panoramic vision of the skyline all the way from Fifth avenue to Midtown and west. This grand scale apartment presents an amazing opportunity to live in a grand scale apartment in one of the top Upper West Side cooperatives.
Upon Entering the residence you are met with a 27 foot gallery which stretches from the living room...
A high floor oversized classic 6 room home located at 15 West 81st Street with sunny views soaring over the Museum of Natural History, sweeping across Central Park and capturing a panoramic vision of the skyline all the way from Fifth avenue to Midtown and west. This grand scale apartment presents an amazing opportunity to live in a grand scale apartment in one of the top Upper West Side cooperatives.
Upon Entering the residence you are met with a 27 foot gallery which stretches from the living room to the formal dining room. The living room itself measures 17 by 27 feet and offers unparalleled views of the Natural History Museum, Rose Planetarium, Central Park and the skyline behind it.
On the opposite end of the entrance gallery you will find the large formal dining room which measures approximately 14' by 18'. The eat-in kitchen features an oversized picture window with sunny southern courtyard views. Restore this kitchen to its original splendor or bring your designer and create your dream eat-in kitchen. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large staff room or 3rd bedroom with an en-suite half bath. The full-size washer/dryer are conveniently housed in the staff room.
A separate bedroom wing offers a massive 13' by 24' master bedroom suite complete with a dressing room, separate walk-in closets and an en-suite bathroom which was updated with abundant storage and a deep jacuzzi tub. The master bedroom offers the same sweeping southern views of central park and beyond.
The large second bedroom, currently configured as a den, measures nearly 13 by 20 feet and boasts custom built cabinetry throughout. This room has two entrances leaving flexibility to use it as a den or home office, or guest bedroom with an updated en-suite bath and its own spacious dressing room.
There are new windows, through-the-wall A/C units and an endless amount of closet space throughout the home which also boasts beautiful pre-war details including original herringbone floors, solid original wood doors and hardware, classic moldings, and beamed ceilings all of which are in perfect condition.
15 West 81st Street, the famed Emery Roth landmark building, is a long-established white-glove cooperative with a reputation for stellar service and financial stability. It is located on one of the most sought-after blocks in Manhattan and boasts modern amenities such as a state-of-the art fitness center, playroom, and separate storage rooms for owners.
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$3,850,000
Avg days on market
42
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Manhattan, NY
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Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Full-Time Doorman
- Central Park Views
- Park Views
- City Views
- Gym
- Playroom
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer
- Laundry in Building
- Air Conditioning
- Formal Dining Room
- Foyer
- Powder Room
- Library / Den
- Dressing Area
- Renovated Bath
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Windowed Kitchen
- Jacuzzi Tub
- Northern Exposure
- Southern Exposure
- Eastern Exposure
- Recessed Lighting
- Walk-in Closet
- Bike Room
- Private Storage Included
- Common Storage
- Pet Friendly
- Landmark Views
- Luxury
- Panoramic Views
- Highrise
Location
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$26,732 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$21,087
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$5,645
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1Property Information for 15 West 81st Street, Unit 10D
- Total Rooms: 6.0
- MLS Type: Co-op
- County: New York County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 3%
- Building/Complex: 15 W 81st St
- Floor: 10
- Stories: 16
- Residences: 128
- Pet Policy: Allowed
- Pet Policy Details: 3
- Year Built: 1930
- Building Age: Pre-war
- Building Type: Midrise
Property History for 15 West 81st Street, Unit 10D
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2020 | Sold Manual | $3,950,000 |
| 12/18/2020 | $3,950,000 | |
| 08/23/2020 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 07/04/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,400,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 15 West 81st Street, Unit 10D
Schools near 15 West 81st Street, Unit 10D
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| 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 |
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: 15 West 81st Street, Unit 10D, Upper West Side | $3,950,000 | 3 | 3 | – | – |
$3,700,000 | 4 | 4 | – | – | |
$3,150,000 | 2 | 3 | 1,900 | – | |
$192,660 | – | – | – | – | |
$2,775,000 | 2 | 2 | – | – | |
$3,400,000 | 3 | 3 | – | – | |
$3,000,000 | 2 | 3 | 2,350 | – | |
$915,000 | 1 | 2 | – | – | |
$4,500,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,400 | – | |
$2,575,000 | 3 | 3 | – | – | |
$885,000 | 1 | 2 | 1,250 | – | |
$3,225,000 | 2 | 2 | – | – | |
$2,750,000 | 2 | 2 | – | – | |
$3,775,000 | 3 | 3 | – | – | |
$2,500,000 | 2 | – | – | – | |
$3,150,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,400 | – |
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