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15 West 81st Street, #6H

$2,500,000 | 2 beds, 2 baths
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95 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Feb 13, 2024
    Days on Market: 95
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 206 times
Monthly Maintenance: $3,912
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $8,392
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $12,304
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($1,250,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prestigious Location: This property is located in the prestigious Central Park West neighborhood, just off Central Park West and across from the Museum of Natural History and the Rose Planetarium. It's in close proximity to public transportation, restaurants, and other amenities.
  • High-End Renovation: The apartment has undergone a meticulous, high-end renovation featuring grand scale rooms, restored solid oak herringbone floors, tall beamed ceilings, and classic moldings. It was designed by renowned architect Emery Roth.
  • Spacious Living and Dining Areas: The large living room boasts three large windows for natural light, and the generous dining area creates the perfect eat-in kitchen.
  • Custom-Built Kitchen: The kitchen features high-quality, custom-built cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances.
  • Oversized Primary Suite: The oversized primary suite comes with two walk-in closets and custom-built storage. The second bedroom can be used as a den or home office, and houses a vented washer/dryer.
  • Building Amenities: The building offers a full-time doorman service for added security, a state-of-the-art fitness center, bike room, playroom, separate storage rooms for owners, and an impressive lobby.

Description

A mint condition, gracious 4.5-room residence at 15 West 81st Street, one of the top white-glove pre-war cooperatives on the Upper West Side. This apartment features a classic Emery Roth layout, a high-end, meticulous renovation, and truly grand scale rooms. No detail was overlooked in this residence. Upon entering, you are met with the gracious foyer with a massive walk-in customized closet.

The foyer flows naturally into a 16’ by 24’ grandly proportioned living room with three large windows emphasizing the beautiful northern exposures over the historic brownstones on West 82nd Street. The living room is large enough for a generous entertaining space, a baby grand piano, and formal dining. The windowed kitchen features high-quality, custom-built cabinetry and all the best features for the chef in the family including tremendous storage and counters adorned with Carrera marble and top-of-the-line appliances including a 6-burner Viking range, a SubZero fridge, a G.E. profile dishwasher, and a vented hood. The kitchen is open to a generous dining area creating the perfect eat-in kitchen. The separate bedroom wing features an oversized primary suite measuring over 13’ x 21’ with delightful and quiet northern exposures, two walk-in closets and custom-built storage galore.

The primary bath features floor-to-ceiling Ann Sacks tiling and polished Waterworks fixtures. The second bedroom is currently configured as a den or home office boasting deep blue custom built-ins and rich finishes creating the perfect oasis for a quiet evening at home. The windowed, renovated en-suite bath features stunning Ann Sacks tiling, a deep soaking tub, and beautiful fixtures. The vented washer/dryer is also located in the second bedroom. Other features of this home include perfectly restored, solid oak herringbone floors, pre-war details including tall beamed ceilings and classic moldings, new windows, and through-the-wall-air conditioning in every room. 15 West 81st Street is a long-established, white-glove coop 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. 50% financing permitted 2% flip tax payable by the purchaser.

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About 15 West 81st Street

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15 West 81st Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 81, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

24
Out of 44
+
29
Out of 36
+
19
Out of 39
+
9
=
81
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Outstanding 5 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 40 blocks 2 out of 5 points
Views:
Dazzling 4 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1966
  • Attended Lobby
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Health Club
  • Intercom
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Bike Room

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Pros
  • Steps away from Central Park
  • Excellent public transportation
  • Designed by Emery Roth
  • Sidewalk landscaped
  • Canopied entrance
  • 3-story rusticated base
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour doorman
  • Great apartment layouts
  • Storage space
  • Bike Room
  • Across from the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No balconies
  • No roof deck
  • Many apartments
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Subways

  1. C
  2. B
at Central Park West 0.09 miles
  1. 1
at Broadway 0.39 miles

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