Pending For Sale • Co-op

$499,000

51 W 81st Street #2E

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20018509

Listing by Compass

Studio

1

Bath

—

Sq. Ft.

1905

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio

Bathrooms 1

Year Built 1905

Ownership Co-op

Maintenance $910/mo

Neighborhood Upper West Side

Floor 2 of 13

Property Highlights

• Exposure: East,North facing
• Character: Pre-war building (1905)

Property Details

Type Co-op

Ownership Stock Cooperative

Total Rooms 3

Baths 1 Full

Floor 2 of 13

Exposure East,North

Pets Yes, CatsOk, DogsOk

Year Built 1905

Structure Type MultiFamily

Flooring Hardwood

Furnished Unfurnished

Block/Lot 01195/0001

Description

Welcome to The Galaxy, a sought-after Beaux-Arts co-op right across across the street from the Museum of Natural History, and down the block from Central Park. Nestled in the heart of the Upper West Side, this spacious studio is an extremely rare value find, offering plenty of living space for any need. Apartment Features: - SouthWestern Exposure - Abundance of Natural Lighting - 3 Large Closets - Built-In Murphy Bed - Eat-In Kitchen with Full Dining Area - Full Sized Gas Stove and Dishwasher - Comfortable and Spacious Open Living Room Area - Plenty of Kitchen Counter Space Building Amenities: - Newly Updated Elevators - Doorman/Attendant - Laundry on Every Floor - Pristine Lobby/Entry way - Bike Storage Available Neighborhood Features: - SECONDS from Central Park - Directly across the Street from The Museum of Natural History - Zabars only a few blocks away - 1, A, C, B, and D trains all within a few blocks - m79, BM2, m10 MTA Bus stops across the street - Citibikes one block over Co-op Policies: - Pied-a-terre Allowed on a case-by-case basis - Pet Friendly - Max 75% Financing - Co-purchasing allowed on a case-by-case basis

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Eat In Kitchen Granite Counters High Ceilings His And Hers Closets Recessed Lighting Building Multiple Locations Common On Floor Common Area Flooring: Hardwood

Building Amenities

Elevators Security Gate

Appliances

Gas Cooktop Gas Oven

Building Information

Total Units 125

Stories 13

Structure MultiFamily

Financial Details

Maintenance $910/mo

Original Price $525,000

Previous Price $525,000

About Upper West Side

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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

470

Median Asking Price

$1.79M

Median $/Sqft

$1,587

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

20

Price Reduced

29%

Sold (30 Days)

85

Median Sale Price

$1.59M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 2/24/26, 12:22 AM EST

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51 W 81st Street #2E, Upper West Side, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS20018509

First Listed: 4/23/2025

On Market: 4/23/2025

Price Changed: 9/8/2025

Pending Since: 11/14/2025

Contract Date: 2/28/2025

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Lyndsey Casagrande

Listing Contact: (732) 614-8835

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