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· Closed May 1, 2025

7 W 81ST Street #2C
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7 W 81ST Street #2C

Upper West Side, Manhattan

The Beresford

MLS® #RLS10989931

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1929

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1929
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $4,465/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 2 of 23

Property Highlights

  • Views: City, Park Greenbelt
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Fireplace: 1 fireplace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 2 of 23
View City, Park Greenbelt
Exposure South
Pets DogsOk, Yes
Year Built 1929
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Block/Lot 01195/0029

Description

Beresford Gem! Rarely available and truly special, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom south facing home with wonderful views is in Excellent Condition. The Beresford is one of the Upper West Side's finest Emery Roth buildings.

Apartment 2C is extraordinary in every sense; elegant, sophisticated, and exquisite are words that come to mind. From this high second floor apartment, there are wonderful views of The Rose Planetarium which is dramatically lit in the evening, the beautifully landscaped Theodore Roosevelt Park and Central Park. This incredible vantage point is also a front row seat to the festivities the evening before The Macys" Thanksgiving Day Parade, where West 81st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue is a staging area for the giant balloons.

One enters the apartment from the beautifully decorated private elevator landing into a gracious entrance gallery. Off of the gallery is the grand formal living room with WBFP. There are three oversized south facing windows affording wonderful natural light and glorious views of The Rose Planetarium, Theodore Roosevelt Park, and Central Park. This room has exquisite original architectural details including an ornate mantel, detailed plaster moldings, and hardwood floors. In addition, there are custom ceiling art and down lights strategically situated about the room.

The second bedroom is also accessed from the entrance gallery. This room has custom built-ins throughout, including bedside tables, desk, and cabinet with draws. There is an en-suite windowed marble bathroom, with oversized stall shower, in excellent condition.

The entrance gallery leads to a large foyer which has custom built-ins and from here, the primary bedroom, dining room and kitchen are accessed.

The primary bedroom has two oversized south facing windows affording the same light and views as the living room. There is a wall of custom built-ins, two closets and an en-suite marble bathroom with tub (glass enclosure) and custom vanity.

The show-stopping dining room has a tray ceiling with recessed lighting and along with the custom art and down lights Is quite striking. The walls have painted panels with metal accents, and there is a beautiful custom built-in buffet.

The windowed kitchen has a full complement of original St. Charles Cabinets which are in excellent condition. Stainless Steel Appliances, including a Dynasty Stove, Best Brand Chimney Hood, Bosch D/W, and Sub-Zero Refrigerator. The separate Pantry has the stacked W/D along with additional storage space.

Elegance of old world details and grand scale are in abundance, including generously proportioned rooms, high ceilings, and oversized casement windows. Original prewar details include hardwood floors, ceiling plaster moldings, doors and hardware (knobs and bullet hinges), ornate mantel and St. Charles Cabinets. Notable Additional Features: Central A/C in the living room and primary bedroom, PTAC units in the dining room and second bedroom, art and down lights throughout the apartment, all closets are built-out, and custom millwork throughout.

The Beresford offers great amenities including a state of the art fitness center, lobby attendants, on-site management office, live-in resident manager, private storage (waiting list), bike storage, and central laundry room Pet Friendly! There is a 2% flip tax.

TRULY A WONDERFUL APARTMENT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION IN AN EXCEPTIONAL BUILDING.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Smoke Free Building Other Washer Hookup In Unit Fireplace (1)

Exterior Features

Private Outdoor Space Under60 Sqft

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Building The Beresford
Total Units 175
Stories 23
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $4,465/mo
Original Price $3,495,000
Sale Price $3,150,000
Previous Price $3,200,000

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant 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

527

Median Asking Price

$1.61M

Median $/Sqft

$1,575

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

20

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

82

Median Sale Price

$1.57M

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7 W 81ST Street #2C, Upper West Side, New York County

MLS® ID: RLS10989931
First Listed: 12/6/2023
On Market: 5/29/2024
Price Changed: 5/5/2025
Closed: 5/1/2025
Contract Date: 12/6/2023

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Larry Brookner

Listing Contact: (646) 831-5420

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