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203 WEST 81 STREET

Manhattan · Upper West Side · New York, NY 10024

Built 1920 9 Floors 55 Units Condominiums
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99/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

203 WEST 81 STREET is a mid-size pre-war condominiums building with walk-up in Upper West Side. 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... Zoned R8B, this building sits in a residential zoning district. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Upper West Side

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.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01229-7501

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Active Listings in This Building

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Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

Recently Rented in This Building

Listing Rented

$2,895/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$3,100/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$9,000/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,700/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$8,500/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,800/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$4,200/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Agency

Listing Rented

$5,000/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Agency

Listing Rented

$3,800/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$5,800/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$6,500/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,075/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$4,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Keller Williams NYC

Listing Rented

$4,300/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,600/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$9,500/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$5,995/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$3,300/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by New York Living Solutions

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by New York Living Solutions

Listing Rented

$3,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by New York Living Solutions

Listing Rented

$3,600/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Stribling & Associates Ltd

Listing Rented

$4,200/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$5,500/mo

3 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,600/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Stribling & Associates

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
May 14, 2025Unit 3A3BR$2,190,0001,409
Jan 14, 2014Unit 7C3BRN/A1,305
Jan 3, 2022Unit 6C2BR$1,650,0001,305
Dec 3, 2021Unit 6D2BR$2,225,0001,409
Aug 5, 2014Unit 3C2BRN/A1,305
Aug 30, 2023Unit 8A3BR$2,250,0001,409
Apr 19, 2024Unit 2A3BR$1,700,000-
Jul 31, 2014Unit 6D2BRN/A1,400
Jan 5, 2014Unit 2D2BRN/A-
Jul 21, 2014Unit 5C2BRN/A1,305
Aug 12, 2015Unit 1E2BR$830,000780
Aug 18, 2017Unit 4A2BR$2,225,0001,409
Dec 23, 2019Unit 1-B1BR$786,200814
Apr 22, 2016Unit 3-C2BR$2,225,0001,305
Jul 6, 2023Unit 2-E2BR$1,200,000-
Mar 19, 2021Unit 4-A2BR$2,180,0001,409
Dec 6, 2023Unit 5E2BR$1,035,000780
Aug 6, 2014Unit 7E2BRN/A780
May 11, 2018Unit 5A3BR$2,095,000-
Feb 13, 2017Unit 8A3BR$2,300,0001,500
Mar 28, 2016Unit 3A3BR$2,305,0001,409
Nov 14, 2023Unit 4F1BR$775,000750
Apr 18, 2022Unit 3C2BR$2,299,9951,305
Apr 11, 2013Unit 7B2BRN/A-
Jun 14, 2013Unit 1H1BRN/A-
Oct 16, 2014Unit 2F1BRN/A-
Nov 30, 2012Unit 1-G1BR$665,000-
Apr 10, 2013Unit 5B2BRN/A-
Sep 25, 2012Unit 1D2BR$850,000960
May 7, 2013Unit 3C2BRN/A-
Mar 30, 2018Unit 5C2BR$1,720,0001,305
Apr 27, 2018Unit 6D2BRN/A1,400
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Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 3FJun 9, 2021$2,895/mo11-
Unit 3FOct 21, 2019$3,100/mo11600
Unit 3CMay 20, 2024$9,000/mo221,305
Unit 1GMay 10, 2023$3,700/mo11630
Unit 3CJun 8, 2022$8,500/mo221,305
Unit 1-GApr 11, 2023$2,800/mo11630
Unit 1-DMar 24, 2021$4,200/mo211,000
Unit 1-DMar 30, 2019$5,000/mo21960
Unit 1-CFeb 9, 2023$3,800/mo11-
Unit 4COct 18, 2016$5,800/mo32-
Unit 4DJun 24, 2014$6,500/mo321,409
Unit 1GMay 8, 2024$4,075/mo11630
Unit 6FMar 22, 2024$4,000/mo11650
Unit 1BNov 9, 2023$4,300/mo11-
Unit 1-BJun 19, 2018$3,600/mo11-
Unit 3-AOct 3, 2022$9,500/mo321,409
Unit 2ADec 13, 2016$5,995/mo22-
Unit 6FAug 20, 2014$3,300/mo11-
Unit 6FAug 25, 2020$3,000/mo11650
Unit 6FOct 26, 2015$3,400/mo11-
Unit 1BJun 27, 2016$3,600/mo11-
Unit 3-EAug 12, 2021$4,200/mo21-
Unit 4DJan 29, 2021$5,500/mo321,409
Unit 1BJun 19, 2018$3,600/mo11-
RLS

Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

79 St

0.12 mi away

1

86 St

0.28 mi away

1BC

81 St-Museum of Natural History

0.38 mi away

BC

72 St

0.48 mi away

123

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R8B

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
5.15 / 4.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Owner of Record
UNAVAILABLE OWNER
Physical
Building Class
Condominiums (R4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1920
Floors
9
Total Units
55
Gross Floor Area
59,153 sq ft
Lot Area
11,493 sq ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 7
City Council
District 6
School District
3
Police Precinct
20
Fire Company
E074
Sanitation District
7
BBL
1012297501.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 203 WEST 81 STREET

What kind of building is 203 WEST 81 STREET?
203 WEST 81 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Condominiums (building class R4).
When was 203 WEST 81 STREET built?
Built in 1920, 9 floors, 55 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 203 WEST 81 STREET?
55 residential units across 9 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 203 WEST 81 STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 203 WEST 81 STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 203 WEST 81 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 79 St (1 line), approximately 0.12 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 203 WEST 81 STREET?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 203 WEST 81 STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 203 WEST 81 STREET?
The current owner of 203 WEST 81 STREET is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-01229-7501 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 203 WEST 81 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 203 WEST 81 STREET is 1-01229-7501. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1229) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (7501). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 203 WEST 81 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 203 WEST 81 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01229-7501 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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