15 WEST 81 STREET

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Manhattan · Upper West Side · New York, NY 10024

Built 1930 16 Floors 123 Units Elevator Apartments

100/100

Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

15 WEST 81 STREET is a large-scale pre-war elevator 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.

ACRIS Records

Every recorded deed, mortgage, and lien since 1966.

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NYC Property Portal

Tax bill, ownership, building class, zoning.

BBL: 1011950018.00000000

LLC Lookup

Find the managing member of an LLC owner from ACRIS.

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DOB BIS Record

Department of Buildings permits, violations, and certificates of occupancy.

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Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01195-0018

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Active Listings in This Building

Active

$2.25M

2 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

In Contract

$2.27M

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

Sales History

Date ▼	Unit	Beds	Price	Sq Ft
Jun 9, 2026	Unit 4E	3BR	$4,400,000	2,400
May 29, 2025	Unit 11E	3BR	$3,150,000	2,400
Jun 30, 2025	Unit 6/7C	3BR	$6,725,000	-
Jul 10, 2025	Unit PHE	3BR	$5,250,000	-
Apr 30, 2025	Unit 13J	2BR	$2,095,000	-
Jun 8, 2023	Unit 2G	2BR	$2,775,000	-
Jan 18, 2023	Unit 7E	2BR	$3,000,000	2,350
Sep 9, 2020	Unit 2J	2BR	$1,525,000	-
Nov 25, 2019	Unit 2E	3BR	$3,188,431	2,400
Feb 10, 2021	Unit 6F	3BR	$3,800,000	-
Aug 10, 2023	Unit 3-D	3BR	$4,500,000	2,400
Dec 3, 2019	Unit 7-G	2BR	$2,795,000	-
Feb 7, 2022	Unit 4-E	3BR	$4,250,000	2,400
Jan 8, 2024	Unit 2F	3BR	$2,575,000	-
Apr 30, 2019	Unit 5E	2BR	$2,500,000	-
Jun 17, 2014	Unit 8J	2BR	N/A	-
Feb 7, 2017	Unit 1E	5BR	$3,600,000	-
Dec 17, 2015	Unit 9F	2BR	$3,325,000	-
Jul 12, 2018	Unit 3B	3BR	$5,300,000	-
Aug 12, 2015	Unit 6G	2BR	$2,735,000	-
Jun 21, 2016	Unit 8J	2BR	$2,225,000	-
Jul 20, 2015	Unit 9B	3BR	$5,400,000	-
Sep 14, 2017	Unit 11J	2BR	$2,150,000	-
Feb 10, 2016	Unit 12J	2BR	$2,295,000	-
Jan 28, 2015	Unit 5J	2BR	$2,050,000	1,400
Dec 7, 2016	Unit 6F	3BR	$4,300,000	-
Mar 3, 2015	Unit 4H	2BR	$2,390,000	1,458
Nov 7, 2024	Unit 6G	2BR	$3,225,000	-
Aug 20, 2024	Unit 6H	2BR	$2,750,000	-
Jul 19, 2024	Unit 8D	3BR	$3,775,000	-
Jul 19, 2024	Unit 1H	1BR	$885,000	1,250
Apr 11, 2023	Unit 12H	2BR	$3,150,000	1,900
Jun 9, 2023	Unit 3-E	2BR	$3,250,000	2,400
Oct 27, 2022	Unit 12AB	5BR	$10,500,000	5,000
Mar 9, 2023	Unit 1-A	1BR	$915,000	-
Jan 10, 2023	Unit 10/11G	4BR	$3,700,000	-
Feb 11, 2023	Unit 11-F	3BR	$3,400,000	-
Jul 1, 2022	Unit 12/13C	3BR	$6,937,500	-
Jun 10, 2022	Unit 15-J	2BR	$2,495,000	-
May 8, 2013	Unit 7A	2BR	N/A	-
Aug 1, 2013	Unit 6H	2BR	N/A	-
Apr 7, 2013	Unit 6J	2BR	N/A	-
Dec 17, 2013	Unit 10J	2BR	N/A	-
Aug 14, 2013	Unit 1A-R	1BR	$910,000	-
Oct 16, 2014	Unit 6F	2BR	N/A	-
Jun 6, 2014	Unit PHD	3BR	N/A	-
Apr 7, 2026	Unit 11H	2BR	$2,195,000	1,400
Apr 22, 2026	Unit 5D	3BR	$3,900,000	-
Dec 3, 2025	Unit 10B	3BR	$5,500,000	-
Apr 23, 2021	Unit 5-J	2BR	$1,850,000	-

Closed sale 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

81 St-Museum of Natural History

0.11 mi away

86 St

0.28 mi away

1BC

79 St

0.39 mi away

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)

12.59 / 4.00

Fully built or over-built

Historic District: Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

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Building Details

Physical

Building Class: Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use: 3
Year Built: 1930
Last Altered: 1979
Floors: 16
Total Units: 129
Residential Units: 123
Gross Floor Area: 338,373 sq ft
Lot Area: 26,875 sq ft
Lot Frontage: 125.83 ft
Lot Depth: 204.33 ft

Municipal Districts

Community District: CD 7
City Council: District 6
School District: 3
Police Precinct: 20
Fire Company: E074
Sanitation District: 7

BBL: 1011950018.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

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Location

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Frequently Asked Questions about 15 WEST 81 STREET

What kind of building is 15 WEST 81 STREET?

15 WEST 81 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4). The building is located in the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District historic district.

When was 15 WEST 81 STREET built?

Built in 1930, 16 floors, 129 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.

How many units are at 15 WEST 81 STREET?

123 residential units across 16 floors. The building also contains 6 commercial or non-residential units.

How many apartments are currently for sale at 15 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 15 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 15 WEST 81 STREET?

The closest subway stop is 81 St-Museum of Natural History (B, C lines), approximately 0.11 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.

How can I see the full sales history for 15 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 15 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 15 WEST 81 STREET?

The current owner of 15 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 1-01195-0018 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 15 WEST 81 STREET?

The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 15 WEST 81 STREET is 1-01195-0018. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1195) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (18). 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 15 WEST 81 STREET?

Every recorded deed for 15 WEST 81 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01195-0018 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 15 WEST 81 STREET?

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC with 25+ years across all five boroughs. Call, text, or schedule a free consultation.

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