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SOLD FOR $545,000

Listed at $564,000 · Sold 3.4% below asking · Closed December 22, 2020

118 W 81st Street #4-F
Closed For Sale Co-op

$564,000

$1,025 per sq ft

118 W 81st Street #4-F

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10646993

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Nest Seekers International

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

550

Sq. Ft.

1900

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 550 sq ft
Year Built 1900
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $957/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 4 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 4 of 5
Exposure North
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Columbus Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue
Year Built 1900
Living Area 550 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1211/42

Description

Residence 4F is a true one bedroom home graced with charming original details and a renovated kitchen. Notable features include 10 foot ceilings, exposed brick, beautiful oak floors, and a decorative fireplace.

As you enter the home, you are welcomed by a bright and spacious living room with high ceilings. A coat closet is discreetly tucked out of sight in the foyer, and the pass through kitchen is adjoined to the space. The recently renovated kitchen offers generous counters and storage, a suite of stainless steel appliances including a GE Profile dishwasher and a gas stove by Bertazzoni, and a peninsula which is the perfect place to sit for a meal or to serve guests. Above the kitchen you have an additional sleeping loft and the bathroom is easily accessible. Your bedroom includes a large closet with hanging and shelf space and another storage/sleeping loft above.

118 W 81st Street is a beautiful Brownstone with just 10 units. There is bike storage and a laundry room in the basement. This co-op welcomes pied-a-terres and pets are permitted with approval.

The building is located just block to the Museum of Natural History and another block to Central Park. The 1, 2, A, B & C subway lines are nearby, and the neighborhood offers plenty of shopping and dining options.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Building Information

Stories 5
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $957/mo
Sale Price $545,000

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. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

Upper West Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

571

Median Asking Price

$1.70M

Median $/Sqft

$1,623

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

33

Price Reduced

20%

Sold (30 Days)

64

Median Sale Price

$1.88M

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118 W 81st Street #4-F, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Columbus Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10646993
First Listed: 3/11/1997
Closed: 12/22/2020
Contract Date: 7/11/2020

Listing Courtesy of Nest Seekers International - Ashlei De Souza

Listing Contact: (917) 388-5432

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