Skip to Content
  • Apartments
  • Overview & Photos
  • Maps
  • Ratings & Insider Info
  • Floorplans
  • Sales Data & Comps
  • Similar Buildings
  • All Units
203 West 81st Street
Last updated on Dec 8, 2025

The Barrington,
203 West 81st Street

The Barrington is a pre-war condominium on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with various amenities. It is conveniently located near shops, restaurants, and Riverside Park.

203 West 81st Street Location Map
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Closing Price
Price / Ft2
Asking Price
Sold on
View Full Sales History

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.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Condo
Year Built
1911
Apartments
Floors
9
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
10%

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
{ "key" : "AIzaSyDquABdSLhathmwfnoTcYwA1BY6coZZyZk", "lat": 40.78493, "lng": -73.97787, "marker": { "icon": "https://img3.cityrealty.com/neo/i/w/amenities/base.png" } }

  1. 1
at Broadway 0.13 miles
  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West 0.38 miles
  1. 2
  2. 3
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

16
/44
Architecture
+
23
/36
Location
+
12
/39
Features
+
7
Editor’s Points
=
58
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • 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

Sales Summary

Show:

Sales History by Apartment Size

View Full Closing History
Show:

Pricing Comparison of Similar Buildings

View Detailed Comparison
between Gold Street & Flatbush Avenue Extension
Downtown Brooklyn
Tax-abated condos with panoramic NYC views Studio - 3-bed condos starting from $1M Immediate Occupancy | Call to schedule your tour
Learn More
Brooklyn Point - Skyline View Brooklyn Point - Rooftop Pool View Brooklyn Point - Master Bedroom Brooklyn Point - Living Room Brooklyn Point - Wine Room