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81 WOOSTER Street #5WO

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81 WOOSTER Street #5WO

SoHo, Manhattan

$5,250,000

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$1,050 per sq ft

81 WOOSTER Street #5WO

SoHo, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20118783

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Listing by Serhant

3
Bedrooms
3
Baths
5,000
Sq. Ft.
1880
Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 5,000 sq ft
Year Built 1880
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $7,900/mo
Neighborhood SoHo
Floor 6 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Views: City, Downtown, Panoramic, Skyline
  • Exposure: East,North,West facing
  • Style: Loft architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 3 Full
Floor 6 of 6
View City, Downtown, Panoramic, Skyline
Exposure East,North,West
Pets Yes
Year Built 1880
Living Area 5,000 sq ft
Architectural Style Loft
Basement Other
Block/Lot 00487/0016

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Oct 2, 2026 $5,250,000 -
Currently Oct 2, 2026 $5,250,000 -

Description

Few properties still capture the original character of SoHo quite like this one. Set within an intimate boutique cooperative at 81 Wooster Street, this approximately over 5,000-square-foot residence is an authentic artist loft in the truest sense - expansive, raw, light-filled, and rich with original architectural detail. Held by the same ownership for more than four decades, the property offers an increasingly rare opportunity to create a significant private home within one of downtown Manhattan's most iconic historic districts. The loft occupies the fifth floor and is accessed directly by private keyed elevator. Inside, the scale is immediately impressive: broad open spaces, original pressed-tin ceilings, maple flooring, industrial details, and the proportions associated with SoHo's original working lofts. Natural light enters through 6 oversized windows. Six overlook cobblestoned Wooster Street, while additional 3 window exposures open north and toward West Broadway, giving the residence long neighborhood views and a sense of openness uncommon in many downtown lofts. Currently configured as a largely open artist space, the property offers exceptional flexibility for a complete transformation. A future owner could create a substantial three-bedroom residence with generous entertaining areas, multiple bathrooms, a large kitchen, office space, dressing rooms, and additional flexible rooms while still preserving the dramatic scale that makes the loft so distinctive. The building itself has the intimate feeling of classic SoHo, with a limited number of residences and a wide, gracious common staircase that reinforces the architectural character of the property. Positioned between Spring and Broome Streets, the residence sits in the heart of SoHo, surrounded by cast-iron architecture, galleries, restaurants, boutiques, and many of downtown Manhattan's most recognizable destinations. What makes this offering particularly special is its authenticity. This is not a newly created loft or a conventional apartment with industrial finishes added later. It is a genuine SoHo artist loft - substantial in scale, original in character, and ready to be completely reimagined for its next generation of ownership.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

High Ceilings Storage Walk In Closets Building None Washer Hookup In Unit

Exterior Features

None

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $7,900/mo

SoHo contains the world's largest concentration of cast-iron architecture, with approximately 250 landmarked buildings within the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. The housing stock centers on spacious loft conversions with high ceilings and oversized windows, alongside luxury condominiums and pre-war walk-ups, served by the C, E, N, Q, R, W, 1, 4, and 6 trains. The cobblestone streets and commercial corridors along Broadway, West Broadway, and Prince Street define one of Manhattan's most architecturally distinctive neighborhoods.

SoHo Live Market Data

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Active Listings

67

Median Asking Price

$4.25M

Median $/Sqft

$2,056

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

8

Price Reduced

19%

Sold (30 Days)

5

Median Sale Price

$3.29M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 10/2/26, 2:37 PM EST

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81 WOOSTER Street #5WO, SoHo, New York County

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Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1889
Year Built
137 years old
6
Floors
14
Residential Units
M1-5/R7X
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $10,482,300
Land Value: $1,237,500
Exemptions: $8,820

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 11,000 SF
Building Area: 65,340 SF
Built FAR: 5.94
Allowed FAR: 5

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $7,900 per month. Confirm the exact amount with Milton Coste before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 5,000 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1880, making it approximately 146 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 Milton Coste for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $5,250,000 for 5,000 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,050. 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 milton@miltoncoste.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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS20118783
First Listed: 10/2/2026
On Market: 10/2/2026
Price Changed: 10/2/2026
Contract Date: 10/2/2026

Listing Courtesy of Serhant - Emanuele Fiore

Listing Contact: (516) 653-8279

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Quick Facts

Status Active Type Co-op Neighborhood SoHo Borough Manhattan
County New York
Floor 6 of 6
Year Built 1880
First Listed 10/2/2026
Style Loft
Living Area 5,000 sqft
Maintenance $7,900/mo

Monthly Costs Estimate

Down Payment 20%

$1,050,000

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Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Loan Term 30 years

Est. Monthly Payment

$0

Principal & Interest $0
PMI (under 20% down) $0
Maintenance $7,900
Total Monthly $0

Estimates only. Consult a lender for exact figures.

Mansion tax applies at this price point

New York State charges the buyer a mansion tax on residential purchases at $1,000,000 or more. At this asking price the tier is $5M to $9,999,999 at 2.25%, applied to the whole purchase price. It is due in cash at closing and cannot be financed.

Estimated mansion tax at asking

$118,125

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