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15 West 81st Street, #2D

$8,750,000 ($2,122 per ft2) | 5 beds, 4.5 baths | Approx. 4,123 ft2
Building Profile  | 
239 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Mar 27, 2024
    Days on Market: 239
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 965 times
Monthly Maintenance: $11,404 ($2.77/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $29,019
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $40,423 ($9.80/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($4,375,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Location: Prestigious Neighborhood
  • This grand-scale classic duplex apartment 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.
  • Building: Full-Service White-Glove
  • The residence is part of a full-service white-glove building designed by renowned architect Emery Roth, offering amenities such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, bike room, playroom, and separate storage rooms for owners.
  • Interior: Luxurious and Spacious
  • The apartment boasts 11 rooms, including a lavish and sun-flooded living room with stunning views, a fully renovated eat-in kitchen with high-end appliances, and a separate street-level entrance for true townhouse living. The second bedroom has been converted into a stunning library.

Description

A rare opportunity to enjoy townhouse living with the full services of a white-glove building at 15 West 81st Street. Apartment 2D is an incredible 11-room duplex as originally crafted by Emery Roth with views of the Rose Planetarium and the Museum of Natural History. This masterpiece of a home is perfectly designed and impeccably renovated. Enjoy the best of both worlds with a grand-scale classic apartment above a sprawling maisonette.

Located on the 1st and 2nd floors of one of the Upper West Side’s most distinctive prewar cooperatives, this magnificent residence offers unparalleled grandeur, scale, and finishes. Resplendent with outstanding natural light streaming through the south-facing windows, the sprawling abode features a graceful layout and wonderful scale. The 2nd floor is reached by a semi-private elevator landing where you are met with the more formal section of the residence with a grand scale classic six-room layout. A gracious marble-clad gallery with a stunning staircase connects both formal living areas.

On the south end of the gallery is a lavish and sun-flooded living room measuring an impressive 16 by 28 feet. The living room offers stunning views from three large windows overlooking the Rose Planetarium and Theodore Roosevelt Park. This formal living space accommodates multiple seating areas, a baby grand piano, and a decorative fireplace. On the north end of the gallery is the stately formal dining room measuring 14 by 18 feet providing a generous space for entertaining.

The powder room is perfectly situated between the formal living and dining rooms. The fully renovated, eat-in kitchen boasts a custom-built windowed banquette for casual meals and an additional large window with sunny courtyard views. No detail was overlooked in this chef’s dream with solid wood cabinetry throughout, rich stone counters and backsplash, and the best high-end appliances including a Viking range, an oversized SubZero fridge, a vented Miele hood, and a Miele dishwasher. The primary suite is nothing short of astonishing with sunny southern exposures and a dressing room that accommodates the largest of wardrobes. The large en-suite bath features floor-to-ceiling marble, a double vanity, a huge walk-in rain shower, a deep soaking tub, and timeless brass fixtures. The large second bedroom has been converted into a stunning library featuring rich, back-lit solid wood cabinetry, bookshelves, paneling, and tremendous storage.

This cozy and comfortable room is the perfect oasis for quiet and solitude. Descend the grand staircase to the maisonette level of the home with a convenient separate street-level entrance for true townhouse living. This lower level of the duplex features an expansive great room large enough for game tables, billiards, and more. A cozy but generous screening room and temperature-controlled wine cellar provide the perfect setting for all-encompassing entertainment. The lower level of the residence also features three large bedrooms with renovated en-suite baths each boasting floor-to-ceiling marble and the best fixtures and finishes. Additional notable features of this custom home include central AC, a separate laundry room, a staff bedroom with an en suite bath, a full Crestron system for all the AV and lights in the entire residence, solid oak floors, tall ceilings with recessed lighting, and elegant moldings. 15 West 81st Street is a well-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. 50% financing permitted and a 2% flip tax payable by the purchaser.

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About 15 West 81st Street

81

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

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