170 W 81st Street #5-B
MLS® #RLS10782668
Listing by Compass
1
Bedroom
1
Bath
750
Sq. Ft.
1927
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Exposure: North,South facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Apr 1, 2022 | $760,000 | - |
| Price Reduced | Jul 13, 2022 | $745,000 | -2.0% |
Description
Open House: Sunday, April 3, 1:00-2:30 PM This light and spacious apartment on the museum park block, has quiet street views of unique cast-iron pediments and frieze work of buildings across the street, plus lots of trees and sky. It's location well within the Upper West Side Historic District will preserve original architecture and prevent new unsightly structures. Enter your home to find a large Dining Room open to a stately Living Room and a full-sized Kitchen with an enormous, oversized window facing south. Down a hall is a renovated, prewar windowed bath, and then a luxurious Master Bedroom with king-sized bed, ample custom clothes closets and a third custom shoe closet. A coat closet is located up front. 170 West 81st Street is a beautiful prewar Co-op building located in the heart of the upper west side near Central Park, close to transportation and the latest restaurants. There is a full-time live in super, elevator, additional storage, bike storage, pets allowed, parents buying for/with children ok. A new roof terrace is nearing completion and will have protected open city views in three directions. BROKER/OWNER
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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
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576
Median Asking Price
$1.70M
Median $/Sqft
$1,574
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
25
Price Reduced
27%
Sold (30 Days)
87
Median Sale Price
$1.88M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/6/26, 3:43 PM EST
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170 W 81st Street #5-B, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Columbus Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,230 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.
The listed interior living area is 750 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1927, making it approximately 99 years old.
This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.
Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
At the current list price of $760,000 for 750 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,013. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.
To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.
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