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15 West 81st St. #5J

Located at 15 West 81st Street 15 West 81st Street, #5J, New York, NY Co-op in Upper West Side, All Upper West Side
This unit is not currently listed on StreetEasy Other units available in this building: 5 active sales listings
2 beds, 1 bath, 1,400 ft²

An exceptional and renovated 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom home at 15 West 81st Street, the famed Emery Roth landmark building and one of the top coops in New York. This apartment features a classic pre-war layout and Southern, Eastern, and Western exposures through 12 windows.

An exceptional and renovated 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom home at 15 West 81st Street, the famed Emery Roth landmark building and one of the top coops in New York. This apartment features a classic pre-war layout and Southern, Eastern, and Western exposures through 12 windows.

The center entrance foyer leads you to a grandly proportioned 23′ × 16′ corner living room which is situated for entertaining. The architecturally designed 20 foot long kitchen includes a separate windowed dining area and boasts gorgeous custom cabinetry and high-end appliances.

A separate bedroom wing offers a massive corner 19′ × 14′ master bedroom and 15.6′ × 12′ second bedroom both with en-suite bathrooms which have been pristinely restored with all of the original Emery Roth tiles and fixtures. A washer/dryer can be installed.

There is an abundance of closet space including three walk-ins, and beautiful pre-war details including original herringbone floors, beamed ceilings, moldings, and restored door hardware.

This apartment is the perfect combination of restored period details and a refine renovation for comfortable modern living.

15 West 81st Street is a long 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. 2% flip tax is payable by the purchaser.


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About the Building

15 West 81st Street  New York, NY 10024

Co-op in Upper West Side

  • 128 Units
  • 16 Stories
  • 1930 Built

Sales listings: 3 active, 1 in contract and 108 previous
Rentals listings: 8 previous
Documents and Permits: 314 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • B C at 81st St

    under 500 feet

  • B C at 86th St

    0.23 miles

  • 1 at 79th St

    0.38 miles

  • 1 at 86th St

    0.41 miles

  • B C at 72nd St

    0.48 miles

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Schools

District 3 - Schools zoned for this address:
P.S. 009 Sarah Anderson

(PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE)

Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.