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Galaxy 51, 51 West 81st Street, #5A

$545,000 | Studio, 1 bath
Building Profile  | 
105 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jul 23, 2024
    Days on Market: 105
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Maintenance: $1,005
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $2,708
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $3,713
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 25% ($136,250), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Welcome to The Galaxy, a sought-after Beaux-Arts co-op right across across the street from the Museum of Natural History, and down the block from Central Park. Nestled in the heart of the Upper West Side, this spacious studio is an extremely rare value find, offering plenty of living space for any need. Apartment Features: - SouthWestern Exposure - Abundance of Natural Lighting - 3 Large Closets - Built-In Murphy Bed - Eat-In Kitchen with Full Dining Area - Full Sized Gas Stove and Dishwasher - Comfortable and Spacious Open Living Room Area - Plenty of Kitchen Counter Space - Easily converted to a 1 Bedroom Building Amenities: - Newly Updated Elevators - Doorman/Attendant - Laundry on Every Floor - Pristine Lobby/Entry way - Bike Storage Available Neighborhood Features: - SECONDS from Central Park - Directly across the Street from The Museum of Natural History - Zabars only a few blocks away - 1, A, C, B, and D trains all within a few blocks - m79, BM2, m10 MTA Bus stops across the street - Citibikes one block over Co-op Policies: - Pied-a-terre Allowed - Pet Friendly - Max 75% Financing - Co-purchasing allowed on a case-by-case basis

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Apartment Amenities

  • Terrace
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About Galaxy 51, 51 West 81st Street

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Galaxy 51, 51 West 81st Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 69, 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

22
Out of 44
+
28
Out of 36
+
11
Out of 39
+
8
=
69
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Poorly Done 0 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Exposed 0 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 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:
Considerable 1 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:
10-15 1 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
None 0 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1979
  • FT Doorman
  • Elevator

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Pros
  • Concierge
  • Handsome pre-war building
  • One block from Central Park
  • Protruding air-conditioners
  • Excellent public transportation
  • Across from American Museum of Natural History
  • Nice lobby
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Missing its cornice
  • Many apartments
  • Considerable traffic
  • Two-step-up entrance
  • No health club
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Subways

  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West 0.16 miles
  1. 1
at Broadway 0.31 miles

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