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CO_OP in Upper West Side

51 West 81st Street, #2E

$499,000

Studio

1 bath

Listing by Compass

CO_OP in Upper West Side

51 West 81st Street, #5A

$625,000

Studio

1 bath

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty

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The Galaxy 51

51 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024

125 units

13 stories

1905 built

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About

This 14 story pre-war is recognized for its elaborate facade. The design features classic pre-war architecture with intricate window cornices and scroll work. Four doric pillars are placed at the lobby entrance which showcases the original mosaic tiled floor. Its location is ideally situated to offer stunning views of The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. The building accommodates 125 units from studios to two bedrooms.

Facts

Development status: Completed
District: Community District 107City Council District 6Police Precinct 20
Building class: D4
Documents and permits: View documents and permits

Available units

#5A

$625,000

Resale

Studio

1 bath

512 ft²

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty

#2E

$499,000

Resale

In contract

Studio

1 bath

- ft²

Listing by Compass

Unavailable sales

			Status				Floor plan
04/15/25	#12G	$849,000	Recorded closing	1 bed	1 bath	500 ft²	-
01/31/25	#3GH	$0	Recorded closing (non-market sale)	-	- baths	- ft²	-
11/26/24	#7L	$720,000	Sold (asking: $735,000; -2.04%)	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²
11/15/24	#5G	$632,500	Sold (asking: $649,000; -2.54%)	Studio	1 bath	- ft²
10/29/24	#4L	$665,000	Sold (asking: $699,000; -4.86%)	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²
02/07/24	#9H	$0	Recorded closing (non-market sale)	-	- baths	- ft²	-
11/08/23	#5F	$0	Recorded closing (non-market sale)	-	- baths	- ft²	-
11/08/23	#5E	$0	Recorded closing (non-market sale)	-	- baths	- ft²	-
11/08/23	#5D	$0	Recorded closing (non-market sale)	-	- baths	- ft²	-
06/28/23	#11E	$660,000	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-
05/17/23	#11A	$825,000	No longer available on StreetEasy	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²
05/02/23	#6KL	$2,945,000	Sold (asking: $3,250,000; -9.38%)	4 beds	3 baths	- ft²
10/04/22	#2K	$1,050,000	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-
08/10/21	#PHAB	$2,300,000	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-
07/07/21	#PHA/B	$2,300,000	No longer available on StreetEasy	1 bed	2 baths	- ft²
05/17/21	#7J	$4,000,000	Recorded closing	4 beds	3 baths	- ft²	-
01/04/21	#5H	$0	Recorded closing (non-market sale)	-	- baths	- ft²	-
01/04/21	#5J	$0	Recorded closing (non-market sale)	-	- baths	- ft²	-
01/01/21	#10J	$1,395,000	No longer available on StreetEasy	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²
10/21/20	#9FG	$617,455	Recorded closing	2 beds	2 baths	- ft²	-
12/21/19	#12CD	$1,510,000	Sold (asking: $1,570,000; -3.82%)	2 beds	2 baths	- ft²
09/21/19	#3G	$1,800,000	Sold (asking: $1,800,000; 0%)	2 beds	2 baths	- ft²
07/11/19	#2CD	$1,400,000	Sold (asking: $1,445,000; -3.11%)	2 beds	2 baths	- ft²	-
06/26/19	#2L	$725,000	Sold (asking: $650,000; 11.54%)	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²
06/21/19		$42,216	Recorded closing	Studio	1 bath	101,145 ft²	-
12/28/18	#11G	$600,000	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-
12/13/18	#PHC	$0	Recorded closing (non-market sale)	-	- baths	1,100 ft²	-
09/20/18	#12H	$0	Recorded closing (non-market sale)	-	- baths	- ft²	-
09/10/18	#9K	$1,165,000	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-
08/29/18	#8J	$1,395,000	No longer available on StreetEasy	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²
08/17/17	#9E	$550,000	Sold (asking: $550,000; 0%)	Studio	1 bath	- ft²
07/06/17	#4C	$561,000	Sold (asking: $550,000; 2.0%)	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²
06/13/17	#11F	$1,750,000	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-
02/23/17	#8E	$442,000	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-
07/21/16	#PENTHOUSE	$2,495,000	No longer available on StreetEasy	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²	-
08/21/15	#3D	$0	Recorded closing (non-market sale)	-	- baths	- ft²	-
05/08/15	#6E	$460,000	Sold (asking: $479,000; -3.97%)	Studio	1 bath	- ft²
01/21/15	#3H	$610,950	Recorded closing	Studio	1 bath	425 ft²	-
01/14/15	#2B	$1,275,000	Sold (asking: $1,285,000; -0.78%)	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²
06/16/14	#5K	$750,000	Sold (asking: $750,000; 0%)	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²
01/17/14	#8L	$0	Recorded closing (non-market sale)	-	- baths	- ft²	-
10/04/13	#5C	$476,000	Sold (asking: $495,000; -3.84%)	Studio	1 bath	- ft²
07/08/13	#4HJK	$1,500,000	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-
06/13/13	#9B	$920,000	Sold (asking: $920,000; 0%)	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²	-
05/13/13	#4G	$325,000	Recorded closing	Studio	1 bath	- ft²	-
10/05/12	#9J	$928,000	Sold (asking: $900,000; 3.11%)	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²
02/03/11	#10D	$330,000	Recorded closing	Studio	1 bath	- ft²	-
01/28/11	#3A	$433,000	Sold (asking: $459,000; -5.66%)	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²
01/04/10	#12D	$995,000	Sold (can't find government record)	2 beds	2 baths	- ft²
08/04/09	#3B	$640,000	Sold (asking: $689,000; -7.11%)	1 bed	1 bath	725 ft²
07/30/09	#10K	$827,500	Sold (asking: $859,000; -3.67%)	1 bed	1 bath	750 ft²
12/05/08	#3C	$387,000	Sold (asking: $395,000; -2.03%)	Studio	1 bath	444 ft²
04/29/08	#2F	$403,750	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-
04/11/08	#2A	$475,000	Sold (asking: $495,000; -4.04%)	Studio	1 bath	500 ft²
03/25/08	#6G	$544,500	Recorded closing	Studio	1 bath	450 ft²	-
06/12/07	#9L	$100,000	Recorded closing	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²	-
03/22/07	#4A	$399,000	Sold (asking: $399,000; 0%)	Studio	1 bath	500 ft²	-
12/15/06	#10G	$375,000	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-
11/03/06	#61	$700,000	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-
05/24/06	#8G	$425,000	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-
04/28/06	#10E	$475,000	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-
04/10/06	#6L	$480,000	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-
03/09/06	#12J	$904,000	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-
08/09/05	#10F	$895,000	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-
11/23/04	#6J	$0	Recorded closing (non-market sale)	-	- baths	- ft²	-
05/24/04	#11D	$319,000	Recorded closing	-	- baths	- ft²	-

Unavailable rentals

						Floor plan
11/24/25	#8H	$3,650	Studio	1 bath	- ft²
10/27/25	#9L	$4,300	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²
09/24/25	#9D	$3,450	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²
05/17/23	#11A	$3,600	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²
07/08/21	#10C	$2,300	Studio	1 bath	- ft²
01/01/21	#10J	$4,200	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²
11/17/20	#4G	$2,350	Studio	1 bath	- ft²
03/11/20	#12E	$2,300	Studio	1 bath	- ft²	-
12/05/19	#2E	$2,250	Studio	1 bath	- ft²	-
10/04/19	#8D	$5,750	2 beds	2 baths	- ft²
07/31/14	#10D	$2,950	Studio	1 bath	- ft²	-
11/23/13	#D	$11,500	3 beds	2 baths	1,500 ft²	-
10/28/13	#3H	$2,600	Studio	1 bath	425 ft²
05/29/13	#9C	$2,150	Studio	1 bath	- ft²
08/31/12	#3	$2,350	Studio	1 bath	- ft²	-
08/05/09	#9B	$4,200	1 bed	1 bath	- ft²	-