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Last updated on Oct 1, 2025

100 West 81st Street

This small but prominent 7-story building on Columbus Avenue was created by converting four flats and a commercial building from the 1880s into 16 co-operative apartments between 1978 and 1982. The building is distinguished by its dark gray façades and curved balconies, and is located across from the American Museum of Natural History in the Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District.

Recent Sales (22) $1,017 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (16)

Apt. 5B

3 beds

3 baths

$3,590,000 -1.6%

$3,650,000

Aug 17, 2023

Apt. 1D

1 bed

1 bath

$1,386,000 +16%

$1,195,000

Jul 11, 2022

Apt. 1C

2 beds

2.5 baths

1,500 ft²

$1,650,000

$1,100

Nov 23, 2020

Apt. 4D

$318,500

Feb 7, 2020

Apt. 5C

1 bed

2 baths

$1,290,000

Nov 17, 2017

Apt. 1D

1 bed

1 bath

$790,000 -1.1%

$799,000

Aug 25, 2015

Apt. 2B

2 beds

1 bath

1,000 ft²

$1,200,000

$1,200

Feb 26, 2015

Apt. 3C

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,695,000

Jul 8, 2014

Apt. 5D

1 bed

1.5 baths

1,000 ft²

$1,275,000 -12.5%

$1,275

$1,595,000

Oct 14, 2011

Apt. 1C

2 beds

2.5 baths

1,500 ft²

$1,442,000 -6.1%

$961

$1,650,000

Jul 6, 2010

Apt. 2B

2 beds

1 bath

1,000 ft²

$875,000

$875

$925,000

Feb 18, 2010

Apt. 5B

3 beds

3 baths

$2,100,000

Feb 3, 2010

Apt. 1C

2 beds

2.5 baths

1,500 ft²

$1,375,000

$917

Mar 2, 2007

Apt. 5A

2 beds

1.5 baths

1,100 ft²

$1,150,000

$1,045

Jul 13, 2006

Apt. 2B

2 beds

1 bath

1,000 ft²

$950,000

$950

Sep 15, 2005

Apt. 5A

2 beds

1.5 baths

1,100 ft²

$1,210,000

$1,100

Apr 26, 2005

Apt. 5B

3 beds

3 baths

$1,850,000

Apr 6, 2005

Apt. 2D

1 bed

1 bath

$460,000

Jan 21, 2005

Apt. 3D

$568,000

Nov 29, 2004

Apt. 3AB

$1,250,000

Jan 14, 2004

Apt. 3C

2 beds

1.5 baths

$835,000

Jul 24, 2003

Apt. 5D

1 bed

1.5 baths

1,000 ft²

$750,000

$750

Feb 20, 2003

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Overview of 100 West 81st Street

100 West 81st Street was built in 1920 and converted to co-op apartments in 1982. 100 West 81st Street has a total of 16 apartments and is located in the Upper West Side, very close to the B and C subway lines.

Similar nearby buildings include 308 West 81st Street, 101 West 80th Street, 545 West End Avenue and 150 West 87th Street. See more ->

Doorman

None

Type

Co-op

Year Built

1920

Converted: 1982

Apartments

16 (view all units)

Floors

Neighborhood

Broadway Corridor (Manhattan)

Min Down

25%

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Amenities

Elevator

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at Central Park West 0.19 miles

at Broadway 0.27 miles

at Broadway 0.50 miles

Pros & Cons

Prominent Upper West Side loacation
Overlooks rear of American Museum of Natural History
Overlooks dog run
One long attractive block from Central Park West
Elevator
Some curved balconies
Pet friendly
Good public transportation
Convenient to restaurants and boutiques
Few apartments
Some duplex units
Canopy entrance

No sidewalk landscaping
No roof deck
No concierge

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

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How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?
Architecture

30+ remarkable

20-29 distinguished

11-19 average

< 11 below average
Location

27+ remarkable

18-26 distinguished

9-17 average

< 9 below average
Features

22+ remarkable

16-21 distinguished

9-15 average

< 9 below average
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Price/Room (Est)

Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

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5 beds starting at $5,850,000

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