15 West 81st Street, Unit 15J
Description
The apartment has a penthouse...A grand scale, corner 4.5 room residence at 15 West 81st Street, one of the top Emery Roth landmark buildings on the Upper West Side and Central Park West. Apartment 15J is the highest floor “J” line in the building and features 12 windows facing east, west and south. The open western exposure provides a spectacular open city views, slices of the river, and amazing sunsets. The southern and eastern exposures provide a tremendous amount of direct sunlight throughout the day.
The apartment has a penthouse feel and features a classic pre-war layout . The center entry foyer leads you to a grandly proportioned 23′ × 16′ corner living room which is ideal for entertaining and enjoying the open city views. There is plenty of space to accommodate separate dining and living in the main room. The renovated, eat-in kitchen features custom cabinetry, Vermont green granite counters, a gorgeous glass tiled backsplash and high-end appliances including SubZero, Dacor and Meile. The dining area of the home is currently configured as a quaint sitting area which provides the perfect setting for sunsets through the large picture window.
A separate bedroom wing offers a massive corner 19′ × 14 primary bedroom featuring two sunny but quiet exposures and two large walk-in closets. The windowed en suite primary bath has been beautifully renovated and features a stunning blend of marble and stone from floor to ceiling in the walk-in rain shower. The large second bedroom measures. 15.6′ × 12′ with its own renovated en-suite windowed bath.
Other features of this lovely pre-war gem in the sky include classic period details such as perfectly restored herringbone floors, high beamed ceilings, new windows, and washer/dryer, and an abundance of closet space including 4 separate walk-ins.
15 West 81st Street is a long-established white glove cooperative with a reputation for stellar service and located on one of the most sought-after blocks in Manhattan just off Central Park West and across from the Museum of Natural History and the Rose Planetarium. Modern building amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, bike room, playroom, and separate storage rooms for owners.
Amenities
- Corner Unit
- Primary Ensuite
- Full-Time Doorman
- River Views
- City Views
- Open Views
- Gym
- Playroom
Property Details for 15 West 81st Street, Unit 15J
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 21 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $3,630 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 50% |
| Total Rooms | 4.5 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
15 W 81st St
Location
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Building Information for 15 West 81st Street, Unit 15J
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1Property History for 15 West 81st Street, Unit 15J
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2022 | $2,495,000 | |
| 04/08/2022 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 03/18/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,495,000 |
| 02/04/2022 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 01/25/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,495,000 |
| 06/03/2003 | Sold RealPlus #7aee319e1a4e7112a48fbef30f66ef413ae09d9e | $1,250,000 |
| 05/27/2003 | Contract Signed RealPlus #7aee319e1a4e7112a48fbef30f66ef413ae09d9e | $1,250,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 15 West 81st Street, Unit 15J
Schools near 15 West 81st Street, Unit 15J
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson PublicPK to 5 | ||
Young Women's Leadership School Public6 to 12 | ||
Ms 245 The Computer School Public6 to 8 | ||
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers 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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