Milton Coste

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129 WEST 81 STREET

Manhattan · Upper West Side · New York, NY 10024

Built 1887 4 Floors 20 Units Walk-Up Apartments
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99/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

129 WEST 81 STREET is a boutique pre-war walk-up apartments building with walk-up in Upper West Side. The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within... Zoned R8B, this building sits in a residential zoning district. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01212-0022

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Recently Rented in This Building

Listing Rented

$2,200/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke Real Estate Corp.

Listing Rented

$2,250/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke Real Estate Corp.

Listing Rented

$2,550/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A J Clarke Real Estate Corp

Listing Rented

$1,895/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by AJ Clarke Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,450/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A J Clarke Real Estate Corp

Listing Rented

$1,950/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke

Listing Rented

$2,675/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A J Clarke Real Estate Corp

Listing Rented

$2,150/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke

Listing Rented

$2,175/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke

Listing Rented

$2,050/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke Real Estate Corp.

Listing Rented

$2,375/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke

Listing Rented

$2,000/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke

Listing Rented

$2,100/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke

Listing Rented

$2,200/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke

Listing Rented

$2,200/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke

Listing Rented

$2,200/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by AJ Clarke Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,000/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by AJ Clarke Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,225/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke Real Estate Corp.

Listing Rented

$2,100/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke Real Estate Corp.

Listing Rented

$1,800/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke Real Estate Corp.

Listing Rented

$2,300/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke

Listing Rented

$2,150/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by AJ Clarke Real Estate

Listing Rented

$1,825/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke

Listing Rented

$2,050/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by A.J. Clarke Real Estate Corp.

Listing Rented

$1,700/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by AJ Clarke Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,275/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by AJ Clarke Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by AJ Clarke Real Estate

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Sep 23, 2026Unit 92BR$1,995,000-
Sep 19, 2026Unit 4A2BR$1,900,000-
Oct 28, 2019Unit 2A/3A4BR$2,975,0002,886
Nov 4, 2025Unit PH152BR$1,385,0001,075
Apr 26, 2017Unit 14-A2BR$1,250,000-
Mar 4, 2022Unit 9-FLR2BR$1,825,000-
Oct 4, 2023Unit 102BR$1,565,0001,350
Dec 21, 2022Unit PHA2BR$2,950,000-
Sep 5, 2017Unit 14-A2BRN/A-
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Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 2Jul 29, 2014$2,200/mo01-
Unit 7Jul 22, 2014$2,250/mo11-
Unit 2Mar 25, 2025$2,550/mo01-
Unit 1Oct 21, 2019$1,895/mo01-
Unit 2Feb 2, 2024$2,450/mo01-
Unit 1Aug 4, 2017$1,950/mo01-
Unit 10Jun 3, 2025$2,675/mo01-
Unit 5Mar 1, 2017$2,150/mo01-
Unit 8Feb 10, 2016$2,175/mo01-
Unit 10Apr 1, 2015$2,050/mo01-
Unit 7Feb 16, 2017$2,375/mo11-
Unit 6Apr 4, 2017$2,000/mo01-
Unit 8Feb 10, 2016$2,175/mo01-
Unit 3Jun 16, 2016$2,200/mo01-
Unit 2Dec 1, 2016$2,200/mo01-
Unit 9Jul 11, 2013$2,200/mo11-
Unit 4Jul 29, 2013$2,000/mo01-
Unit 9Sep 25, 2014$2,225/mo11-
Unit 8Oct 15, 2014$2,100/mo01-
Unit 1Mar 25, 2015$1,800/mo01-
Unit 9Nov 1, 2015$2,300/mo11-
Unit 8Apr 7, 2019$2,150/mo01-
Unit 1Apr 15, 2016$1,825/mo01-
Unit 5Oct 20, 2014$2,050/mo01-
Unit 10Mar 22, 2021$1,700/mo01-
Unit 2Dec 16, 2019$2,275/mo01-
Unit 7Jul 22, 2019$2,400/mo11-
RLS

Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

79 St

0.23 mi away

1

81 St-Museum of Natural History

0.24 mi away

BC

86 St

0.36 mi away

1BC

72 St

0.50 mi away

123

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R8B

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
2.80 / 4.00
30% development potential remaining
Historic District: Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Walk-Up Apartments (C5)
Land Use
2
Year Built
1887
Floors
4
Buildings on Lot
2
Total Units
20
Gross Floor Area
9,726 sq ft
Lot Area
3,474 sq ft
Lot Frontage
34 ft
Lot Depth
102.17 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 7
City Council
District 6
School District
3
Police Precinct
20
Fire Company
E074
Sanitation District
7
BBL
1012120022.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 129 WEST 81 STREET

What kind of building is 129 WEST 81 STREET?
129 WEST 81 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Walk-Up Apartments (building class C5). The building is located in the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District historic district.
When was 129 WEST 81 STREET built?
Built in 1887, 4 floors, 20 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 129 WEST 81 STREET?
20 residential units across 4 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 129 WEST 81 STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 129 WEST 81 STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 129 WEST 81 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 79 St (1 line), approximately 0.23 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 129 WEST 81 STREET?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 129 WEST 81 STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 129 WEST 81 STREET?
The current owner of 129 WEST 81 STREET is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-01212-0022 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 129 WEST 81 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 129 WEST 81 STREET is 1-01212-0022. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1212) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (22). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 129 WEST 81 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 129 WEST 81 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01212-0022 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

Interested in 129 WEST 81 STREET?

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