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The Barrington,
203 West 81st Street

Doorman condo located in Upper West Side, between Amsterdam Avenue & Broadway

Apartments For Sale (1) $1,441 Avg. price/ft²
Recent Sales (11) $1,349 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (52)

Apt. 2F
(10 Photos)

1 bed

1 bath

553 ft²

$1,441

$797,000 -2.2%

Sep 29, 2025

67 days

#2F: $797,000 (-2.2%) - 1 bed

Apt. 3A

3 beds

2 baths

1,409 ft²

$2,190,000 -2.7%

$1,554

$2,250,000

May 14, 2025

Apt. 9B

2 beds

1 bath

1,350 ft²

$1,400,000

$1,037

Mar 7, 2025

Apt. 2A

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700,000

Apr 19, 2024

Apt. 5E

2 beds

1 bath

780 ft²

$1,035,000 +6.2%

$1,327

$975,000

Dec 6, 2023

Apt. 4F

1 bed

1 bath

553 ft²

$775,000 +3.3%

$1,401

$750,000

Nov 13, 2023

Apt. 4E

1 bed

1 bath

780 ft²

$1,401,190

$1,796

Oct 11, 2023

Apt. 8A

3 beds

2.5 baths

1,409 ft²

$2,250,000 -10%

$1,597

$2,500,000

Aug 30, 2023

Apt. 2E

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200,000 -4%

$1,250,000

Jul 6, 2023

Apt. 9B

2 beds

2 baths

1,270 ft²

$507,000

$399

May 11, 2022

Apt. 3C

2 beds

2 baths

1,305 ft²

$2,299,995

$1,762

$2,299,995

Apr 18, 2022

Apt. 6C

3 beds

2 baths

1,305 ft²

$1,650,000 +3.4%

$1,264

$1,595,000

Dec 30, 2021

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Overview of The Barrington at 203 West 81st Street

The Barrington, built in 1911 and converted to condominiums in 1985, is a nine-story, 52-unit pre-war building located at 203 West 81st Street on the Upper West Side. The building features a distinctive entrance light court with seating benches and maintains many of its original pre-war architectural elements, including high ceilings and classic detailing throughout its residences.

The full-service building offers 24-hour doorman service, a live-in superintendent, bicycle storage, private storage bins available for rent, and laundry facilities. The pet-friendly condominium features a mix of apartment layouts, including Classic Six configurations, with many units having undergone modern renovations while preserving their pre-war charm.

Situated on a tree-lined street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, The Barrington enjoys a prime Upper West Side location near cultural institutions like the Museum of Natural History and Central Park. The building provides convenient access to notable neighborhood amenities including Zabar's, Fairway Market, and multiple transportation options with the 1, B, and C subway lines nearby.

Year Built

1911

Apartments

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Broadway Corridor (Manhattan)

Min Down

10%

52Apartments

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Amenities

FT Doorman
Pre War
Resident Storage
Laundry Room
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent

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Nearby Subways

at Broadway 0.13 miles

at Central Park West 0.38 miles

at Broadway 0.50 miles

Pros & Cons

Close to Barnes & Noble
Quiet block
Private storage bins available for rent
Bicycle room
Live-in super
In-unit washer/dryer permitted and building laundry facilities
24-hour doorman service
Good public transportation
Close to Subway
Pet-friendly building
Pre-war architectural details and high ceilings

No fitness center
Fire escapes
No garage
Three-step-entrance

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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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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Alternate Address

203-11 West 81 Street

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The Barrington,203 West 81st Street

Doorman condo located in Upper West Side, between Amsterdam Avenue & Broadway

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