SOLD FOR $4,000,000
Listed at $4,195,000 · Sold 4.6% below asking · Closed May 17, 2021
51 W 81st Street #7J
MLS® #RLS10607194
Listing by The Corcoran Group
4
Bedrooms
3
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1905
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Exposure: North,South,West facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
Property Details
Description
Cascades of southern sunlight and a gorgeous Museum Park tableau illuminate this spectacular 8.5 room residence. Built c.1905 in the Hotel Colonial by the esteemed architect Frederick Browne, the building is known today as the Galaxy, one of the Westside?s most appealing fin de siècle structures. Ideally situated at West 81st Street and Columbus Avenue and designed in a contemporary, sophisticated style for ease in everyday living and serious entertaining, this pristine corner apartment offers an open 32 foot entertainment area including a chef?s kitchen and a charming dining room overlooking the American Museum of Natural History, its verdant park and brilliant skyline backdrop. Four sunlit bedrooms (or three bedrooms and a dressing room) reside in two wings. There are, as well, a handsome library, spacious home office and 3 full baths. The master suite contains an oversized bath incorporating marble tile, Waterworks fixtures and a walk in closet as well as an exquisite dressing area finished in rosewood. Closets are numerous, well-placed and of generous size. Ceilings soar and all windows are new, double-glazed and large. Every room in the apartment faces outward and is therefore bright and blissful. 51 West 81 Street is located at the dynamic center of the Upper Westside where, within several blocks, My Fair Lady, a 1971 La Tache and sandals from St. Tropez compete for attention with the newly arrived Titanosaur?as well as the best value luxury apartment in Manhattan.
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About Upper West Side
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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
561
Median Asking Price
$1.55M
Median $/Sqft
$1,465
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
22
Price Reduced
25%
Sold (30 Days)
62
Median Sale Price
$1.62M
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Location
51 W 81st Street #7J, Upper West Side, New York County • Near West 81st Street & Columbus Avenue
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