318 W 81ST Street #NA
MLS® #RLS10972751
Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
7
Bedrooms
6.5
Baths
9,000
Sq. Ft.
1900
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: Other
- Fireplace: 6 fireplaces
- Climate Control: Central Air
Property Details
Description
RENOVATED 23' WIDE SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ELEVATOR
Owner financing available.
318 West 81st Street is a magnificent 23' wide, 6 story renovated single family home that sits on a tranquil Upper West Side block between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive. Designed by the renowned architect Clarence True, this Elizabethan Renaissance Revival house was built in 1898 along with 316-320 West 81st Street and 84-86 Riverside Drive. Lovely details pertinent to that time still remain throughout the home and are in excellent condition. With approximately 9,000 interior square feet, 910 square feet of outdoor space and six working fireplaces, this seven bedroom home is a beautiful blend of Renaissance design with updated modern luxuries.
LAYOUT
Garden Level
As you enter the home through the attractive arched doorway, you are welcomed with an outstanding working fireplace, marble floors and a dramatic curved staircase. The eat-in chef's kitchen, equipped with a brick oven and the best appliances from Viking, Miele and Sub-Zero, opens to a charming garden with a finished floor, built in speaker system, mounted lights and polished wood walls for added privacy. The elevator runs from the garden level to the fifth floor of the home. This level also has a secondary service entrance for easy package delivery or additional storage.
Parlor Floor
The expansive living room on the parlor floor has gorgeous restored plaster details on the walls and ceiling and the adjacent dining room can seat up to eighteen people. The dining room has an adjacent butler's pantry with refrigerator, EdgeStar wine fridge, and two Miele burners making this home perfect for entertaining. The intricate original wood moldings in the dining room have been beautifully refurbished by a specialized craftsman.
Third Floor
The third floor is dedicated to the primary suite. This includes the 21' x 20' bedroom, two walk-in closets and an impressive bathroom. The bathroom has two marble vanities, a large rain shower and a separate stall with a Neorest automatic toilet.
Fourth Floor
The fourth floor consists of three bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and an additional washer and dryer. There is a full bathroom in the hall to service the other two bedrooms.
Fifth Floor
Ascend the beautiful wooden staircase to the fifth floor where the entertainment room, wet bar and another en-suite bedroom.
Sixth Floor
The sunny sixth floor solarium opens up to the multi-level rooftop terrace. The lower level of the terrace is large enough to fit a dining table and grill, perfect for the warmer months in New York City. An iron spiral staircase to the upper level allows you to enjoy sprawling Hudson River views.
Basement
The finished basement includes an abundance of storage, a laundry room, the home's mechanicals and a modest sleeping area in the back. For added convenience, there is a dumbwaiter that services the basement, garden and parlor levels.
While the block is quiet and lined with grand homes, you are a short distance away from the heart of the Upper West Side. There are excellent shopping, dining and entertainment options nearby. For added convenience, the 1 2 3 B and C trains are a few blocks away as well as the West Side Highway.
Features & Amenities
Interior Features
Building Amenities
Building Information
About Upper West Side
View All Upper West Side ListingsThe 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
539
Median Asking Price
$1.59M
Median $/Sqft
$1,459
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
28
Price Reduced
23%
Sold (30 Days)
80
Median Sale Price
$1.67M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/28/26, 5:33 PM EST
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318 W 81ST Street #NA, Upper West Side, New York County
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