136 W 81st Street #2R
MLS® #RLS10954835
Listing by Compass
1
Bedroom
1
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1900
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: South facing
- Fireplace: 1 fireplace
- Character: Pre-war building (1900)
Property Details
Description
Move right into this charming prewar 1-bedroom co-op—complete with a working fireplace! Completely renovated with new electric and plumbing by the current owners, this beautiful brownstone apartment has 11' ceilings, original moldings, built-in bookcases, and quiet southern views from both the living room and cozy bedroom overlooking neighboring townhouse gardens. The stylish kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartzite countertops, stainless appliances including a Liebherr refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and Bertazzoni oven, and a deep stainless sink with Perrin & Rowe faucet and garbage disposal. The Carrara marble bathroom has a custom lacquer vanity, medicine cabinet, and Bosch washer dryer. Additional features of this elegant residence include refinished original parquet hardwood floors, great closet space with overhead storage, Lutron Caseta light switches, through-wall air-conditioning, and electronic shades. Located on one of the most idyllic and photographed blocks of the Upper West Side, 136 West 81st Street is a boutique self-managed co-op with no underlying mortgage that offers additional storage in the basement to shareholders. Pets and limited subletting are permitted, and please no pied-a-terres. Financing of up to 80% is allowed, and there is a 3% flip tax paid by the seller.
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View All Upper West Side ListingsThe 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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538
Median Asking Price
$1.70M
Median $/Sqft
$1,593
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
29
Price Reduced
26%
Sold (30 Days)
85
Median Sale Price
$1.67M
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Location
136 W 81st Street #2R, Upper West Side, New York County
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