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318 West 81st Street
Upper West Side, Manhattan | West End Ave & Riverside Drive
13 Rooms7 Beds5.5 Baths9,000 Square FeetSingle Family
$9,999,999
floors / apts5 / 1
Lot Size23'x73'
Built Size23'x57'
ZoneR10A
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$71,388
Price Per SF
$1,111
This property was sold for $9,999,999 on 07/22/24.
Listing Features
- Original Details
- Spiral Staircase
Outdoor space and views
- Garden [23'x20']
- Terrace [23'x18']
- Hudson River
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Elevator
- Garden
- Gated Entry
- Laundry Room
Property Description for 318 West 81st Street
RENOVATED 23' WIDE SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ELEVATOR
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.
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.
Listing History for 318 West 81st Street
Now
07/22/2024
$9,999,999
Sold and Closed by David E. Kornmeier
Brown Harris Stevens
06/21/2024
Contract Signed by David E. Kornmeier
Brown Harris Stevens
Building Details for 318 West 81st Street
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1898
Floors/Apts5/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
79 St
0.13 miles
86 St
0.31 miles
Citi Bike
Riverside Dr & W 82 St
0.11 miles
W 78 St & Broadway
0.16 miles
Upper West Side | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Bracketed on its east and west borders by massive city parks, the Upper West Side (UWS) is known for its greenery, stately and elegant townhomes, safe streets and great schools, all of which make it a very desirable neighborhood for families. The UWS has maintained its community feeling, making it attractive to young professionals and retirees, both of whom want a sense of belonging in the place they call home.
Here you’ll find many apartment buildings, especially those along Central Park West. Historic architecture abounds, anchored by four luxury co-ops - the San Remo, Majestic, Century and Eldorado apartments - all of which have two towers on their interiors. They were built in the 1930s and their design was predicated on a 1929 building code that imposed a height limit on residences facing the street. There are also impressive row houses near Riverside Drive throughout the W 70 and 80 Streets. Above the 90s, you will find smaller buildings where walk-ups are very reasonably priced.
There are several world-class museums and venues dedicated to the performing arts. Plentiful dining can be found in the UWS. You will find everything from quaint Jewish delis serving up bagels and a schmear to sophisticated fine dining that has earned multiple Michelin stars, and everything you could possibly want in between. There is also abundant shopping and a vibrant nightlife.
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OLR ID: 69615TH
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