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SOLD FOR $1,495,000

· Closed August 1, 2018

215 W 91ST Street #81
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,495,000

215 W 91ST Street #81

Upper West Side, Manhattan

THE DESOTO

MLS® #RLS10438963

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1916

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1916
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,731/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1916)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 1 Full
Exposure East,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street AMST/BWY
Year Built 1916
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1239-0023-00215-000-0000081

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 13, 2018 $1,495,000 -
Currently Apr 27, 2026 $1,495,000 -

Description

NEW TO MARKET! Welcome to the Desoto coop, a Beaux Arts building built in 1917 with 13 floors and 89 units. The gracious lobby has high ceilings, marble floors and stained glass windows. The magnificent landscaped roof garden should be in bloom soon. Apartment 81 is a large 2 Bedroom 1 Bath home with spacious rooms and an open plan for living and dining. A good sized foyer with large coat closet brings you into the public rooms. The huge windows facing west provide tons of light with open city and sky views. Beautiful wood floors throughout and high 9'2" ceilings enhance the feeling of spaciousness. The master bedroom has a large closet and two windows facing west. The second bedroom is very quiet and faces east over a courtyard. A large linen closet sits outside the updated windowed bathroom. Honey oak cabinets and white tile counters produce a homey feeling in the bright windowed kitchen, which has a dishwasher and washer/dryer. Building amenities include a live in super, bike room, children's playroom, laundry room, storage (possible waiting list), and beautiful landscaped roof garden. Location is very convenient, only 3 blocks away from the 94th Street entrance at the 96th Street station (1,2 and 3 trains), crosstown bus at 96th Street, and a distance away to Riverside Park. Pets and pied a terre allowed. Exclusive listing Halstead, LLC, Nina Rothman 917-501-0198 and Allen Rothman 917-270-6310. PLEASE BRING PHOTO ID FOR ENTRANCE.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,731/mo
Sale Price $1,495,000

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

583

Median Asking Price

$1.50M

Median $/Sqft

$1,544

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

21

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

71

Median Sale Price

$1.83M

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215 W 91ST Street #81, Upper West Side, New York County • Near AMST/BWY

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R4-1
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $155,340
Land Value: $17,460
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 3,185 SF
Building Area: 2,599 SF
Built FAR: 0.82
Allowed FAR: 1

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $2,731 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1916, making it approximately 110 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10438963
First Listed: 4/13/2018
Closed: 8/1/2018
Contract Date: 4/13/2018

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Nina P Horowitz

Listing Contact: (917) 501-0198

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