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Listed at $799,000 · Sold 7.4% below asking · Closed January 7, 2021

170 W 81ST Street #7C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$799,000

$1,141 per sq ft

170 W 81ST Street #7C

Upper West Side, Manhattan

170 W 81 Owners Cor

MLS® #RLS10651464

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

700

Sq. Ft.

1927

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 700 sq ft
Year Built 1927
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,101/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 7 of 9

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 7 of 9
View City
Exposure South,West
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Columbus Avenue & Amsterdam Avenue
Year Built 1927
Living Area 700 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1211-0056-00170-000-000007C

Description

170 West 81st Street Apartment 7C is an immaculately renovated one bedroom apartment with all day natural light. Perched above the surrounding rooftops of the Upper West Side on the 7th floor, enjoy clear, open views to the South and West. There are no street facing windows allowing for all day peace and quiet. Upon entering, big windows immediately draw your attention as you drop your items in the deep coat/utility closet. Step into your windowed pass through kitchen with brand new flooring, tile backsplash, Samsung fridge, Bertazzoni range, Bosch dishwasher and Haier microwave. An abundance of cabinets and counter space will thrill any home chef. Save on dining space with a brand new quartz Caesarstone breakfast bar. A complete gem in this prewar coop, you will immediately notice the beautifully refinished original hardwood floors, fresh paint and skim coated 9" ceilings throughout. The spacious living room will allow countless furniture layouts. Come home at the end of the day to lounge while looking out the Western windows and enjoy every breathtaking sunset. Off the living room, continue through the hallway passing another deep multipurpose closet to the windowed bathroom. Also recently renovated to include brand new Toto toilet, Kohler pedestal sink, medicine cabinet, towel rack and re-glazed bathtub with new shower head. The generously portioned bedroom is sufficiently separate from the living room for great noise reduction. Windows are on the back side of the building also avoiding street noise. Ideal space for any size bed and additional furniture. Side by side closets provide even more fantastic storage space. Potential for in unit washer/dryer. Laundry in the basement. Pets allowed on a case by case basis. No dogs over 30 lbs. Fantastic Live-In Superintendent. Additional building storage in basement. Subletting permitted with board approval. Make Central Park your backyard! The building is equidistant and within two blocks of the 1, C, B trains. Access to M79 crosstown bus on the corner. Close proximity to restaurants on Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues, as well as the American Museum of Natural History and New York Historical Society. Come see your future home in this stunning Upper West Side elevator building!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Building 170 W 81 Owners Cor
Total Units 45
Stories 9
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,101/mo
Sale Price $740,000

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

568

Median Asking Price

$1.70M

Median $/Sqft

$1,575

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

31

Price Reduced

20%

Sold (30 Days)

64

Median Sale Price

$1.88M

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170 W 81ST Street #7C, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Columbus Avenue & Amsterdam Avenue

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MLS® ID: RLS10651464
First Listed: 7/8/2020
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 1/7/2021
Contract Date: 7/24/2020

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Meris G Blumstein

Listing Contact: (917) 613-8553

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