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15 West 81st St. #2J

Located at 15 West 81st Street 15 West 81st Street, #2J, Manhattan, 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, 2 baths

NO OPEN HOUSES ALLOWED – SHOWING BY APPT. ONLY
Playbills, Theatre Posters and Broadway scores fill this prewar corner residence with creative energy and artistic serenity. Opera and Broadway tunes were played on the Mason & Hamlin piano which remains in the home

NO OPEN HOUSES ALLOWED – SHOWING BY APPT. ONLY
Playbills, Theatre Posters and Broadway scores fill this prewar corner residence with creative energy and artistic serenity. Opera and Broadway tunes were played on the Mason & Hamlin piano which remains in the home. Herringbone walnut stained oak wood flooring, beamed ceilings, arched doorways and prewar moldings are the architectural elements that add character and charm to this 2-bedroom beauty. A gracious and welcoming foyer features double deep closets and art gallery walls. An archway entrance leads to the expansive living room, separate dining area and galley kitchen with cook top, double oven and full-size dishwasher. The living space is perfect for gatherings, dinner parties and quiet living. A private hallway leads to two master bedrooms with en-suite windowed baths and closets galore. Light filters the apartment through three exposures. Bring your imagination and create a serene sanctuary in this former Broadway performer’s retreat. Washer/dryers are allowed with board approval.

Located across the street from the Museum of National Historys Theodore Roosevelt Park in the legendary circa 1929, Emery Roth landmark building, 15 West 81st Street. This full-service, premier cooperative boasts grand foyer with spectacular marble and granite lobby, interior sculpted water fountain, separate elevator banks and a second exit onto West 82nd Street. There are only 3 apartments on this floor. The lushly landscaped and architectural significant West 81st Street block lies between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. Crosstown transportation and subway lines are outside your door. This iconic prewar cooperative features a state-of-the-art fitness room, playroom and basement storage rooms. Concierge, doorman and friendly staff are always there to assist. A real find.


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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.