
25 West 81st Street
25 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024
Prices shown are base rent only and don't include any fees. Visit each listing to see a complete cost breakdown.
Last updated on 10/30/2025.
Leasing team
Rudin
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About
63 units
16 stories
1927 built
As the only rental building overlooking the American Museum of Natural History in the Upper West Side Historic District, 25 West 81st Street is next door to Central Park. Opened in 1927 and acquired by the Rudin family in 1940, this architectural gem was designed by Gronenberg & Leuchtag, a prestigious firm renowned for their prewar creations in New York City. Each spacious residence features soaring ceilings, elegant hardwood floors, and expansive windows that flood the space with natural light.
Leasing team
Facts
- Development status
- Completed
- Management team
- Rudin Management
- Marketing team
- Rudin
- Owner
- 25 WEST 81ST STREET LLC
- Architect
- Gronenberg & Leuchtag
- District
- Community District 107City Council District 6Police Precinct 20
- Building class
- D1Elevator Apartments, Semi-fireproof (without Stores)
- Documents and permits
- View documents and permits
Available units
Prices shown are base rent only and don't include any fees. Visit each listing to see a complete cost breakdown.
$8,995
Base rent doesn't include any fees. Visit listing for breakdown of costs and fees.Available: Now
2 beds
2 baths
1,281 ft²
Listing by Rudin Management Company, Inc.
$16,995
Base rent doesn't include any fees. Visit listing for breakdown of costs and fees.Available: Now
4 beds
3 baths
2,408 ft²
Listing by Rudin Management Company, Inc.
$17,500
Base rent doesn't include any fees. Visit listing for breakdown of costs and fees.Available: Now
4 beds
3 baths
2,408 ft²
Listing by Rudin Management Company, Inc.
Policies
Pets allowed
Smoke-free
Amenities
Services and facilities
Bike room
Concierge
Doorman
Elevator
Laundry in building
Live-in super
Wheelchair access
Wellness and recreation
No info on wellness and recreation
Shared outdoor space
No info on shared outdoor space
Unit features
Not all features are available in every unit.
Dishwasher
Hardwood floors
Private outdoor space
Roof deck, Roof rights, Terrace
View
City, Garden, Park, Skyline
Washer/dryer
Explore Upper West Side
Transit
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
BCat 81st St–Museum of Natural History | under 500 feet |
BCat 86th St | 0.24 miles |
1at 79th St | 0.36 miles |
1at 86th St | 0.4 miles |
BCat 72nd St | 0.47 miles |
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Rental prices shown are base rent only and don't include any fees. Visit each listing to see a complete cost breakdown.
Rental building
Built in 1997
For rent
Studio – 2 beds
$3,554 – $8,845 base rent


