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15 West 81st Street, 8-J

Central Park West, Manhattan | Central Park West & Columbus Ave

5 Rooms2 Beds2 BathsCo-op

$2,275,000
Maintenance$3,756

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Corner Apartment
  • Dining Alcove
  • Entry Foyer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Original Details
  • Refinished Floors
  • Solid Wood Doors
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • New Windows
  • Picture Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • New Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Heated Floors
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor space and views

  • East Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Facility
  • Laundry Room
  • Playroom
  • Resident Lounge
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed

Property Description for 15 West 81st Street, 8-J

A perfectly renovated, sun kissed 4.5 residence at 15 West 81st Street, the famed Emery Roth landmark building. This residence is a true corner apartment with no neighbors in any direction. This apartment features a classic pre-war layout with Southern, Eastern, and Western exposures providing beautiful sun and open sky views through 13 windows. The center entrance foyer leads you to a grandly proportioned 23' × 16' corner living room which is ideal for entertaining. The living room has both southern and open western exposures providing beautiful sunlight all day long. The mint renovated eat-in kitchen features solid wood, custom cabinetry, a classic subway tiled backsplash, and high-end appliances including a SubZero fridge, a Thermador range, and a Bosch dishwasher. The kitchen stretches into the comfortable dining alcove boasting an enormous picture window with beautiful light and quintessential New York views. The gracious layout provides a complete separation between the living areas and the bedroom wing. The massive corner primary suite measures 19' × 14' and boasts sunny but quiet southern and eastern exposures. A custom built walk-in closet like no other measures nearly 6 x 9 feet accommodating the largest of wardrobes. The windowed en-suite bath has been superbly renovated featuring floor to ceiling travertine style stone with a stylish glass in lay pattern, an oversized rain shower with a warm sandstone floor, a custom vanity, radiant heat floors and the best chrome fixtures and finishes. The generous second bedroom measures nearly 16 x 12 ‘ and boasts sunny southern exposures and an incredible outfitted walk-in closet where the washer/dryer is located. The windowed en-suite bath is perfectly renovated featuring travertine, a custom vanity, radiant heated flooring and a deep soaking tub. Other features of this residence include new solid oak floors throughout, solid wood doors with stylish hardware, through the wall AC, new windows, and of course the best elements of a pre-war home including high, beamed ceilings, grand proportions, and an abundance of closet space. 15 West 81st Street is a long-established white glove coop with a reputation for stellar service and is located on one of the most sought- after blocks in Manhattan just off Central Park West and across from the Museum of Natural History and the Rose Planetarium. Modern building amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, bike room, playroom, and separate storage rooms for owners. 50% financing permitted and a 2% flip tax payable by the purchaser.

Listing History for 15 West 81st Street, 8-J

Now
06/11/2026
Contract Signed by Michael J. Franco
Compass
05/28/2026
$2,275,000
Initial Price by Michael J. Franco
Compass

Building Details for 15 West 81st Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1930
Financing Allowed50%
Floors/Apts16/119
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

81 St-Museum of Natural History
0.1 miles
86 St
0.28 miles
79 St
0.39 miles
86 St
0.44 miles

Citi Bike

W 82 St & Central Park W
0.06 miles
Central Park W & W 85 St
0.19 miles

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
-
$2,250,000
$2,250,000
-
$2,275,000
$2,275,000
Last 12 months
$1,701
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Two Beds in Central Park West

APPSF
Median
Average
$2,245
$2,950,000
$3,545,337
$1,605
$2,575,000
$2,574,312

Central Park West | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Home to some of New York City’s most famous buildings like The Dakota, with its enchanting architecture, and the equally impressive San Remo just a couple streets away, Central Park West is one of the most eye-popping neighborhoods to live in. 

It is historically renowned for its blending of architecture and residential living. So much so, that it earned a listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It is thought to have some of the most diverse and beautiful skylines in all of New York and has drawn celebrity residents for decades

If world-class architecture isn’t enough for you, there are plenty of warm brownstones to be found as well. There is so much to do in Central Park West, the most obvious being in the name of the neighborhood itself. With Central Park running the length of one of its borders, there’s easy access to the park and all its wonders, running trails, row boats, and bridges. If you prefer the indoors, the American Museum of Natural History is at your service. 

There are few places in the world that can match Central Park West’s varied combination of urban and residential charm, elegance, and spirit. 

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