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5 Rooms3 Beds2 Baths1,270 Square FeetCondo
$2,450,000
Common Charges$2,633
RE Taxes$2,015
Price Per SF
$1,929
Listing Features
- Corner Apartment
- Entry Foyer
- Penthouse/Top Flr
- Separate Dining Area
- Split Bedrooms
- Window Treatments
- Convection Oven
- Dishwasher
- S Steel Appliances
- Windowed Kitchen
- En Suite Bathroom
- Soaking Tub
Outdoor space and views
- City Views
- South Exposure
- West Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Bike Storage
- Courtyard
- Elevator
- Garden
- Laundry Room
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 203 West 81st Street, 9-B
Meticulously reimagined from the studs up, Residence 9B at The Barrington is a top-floor home where thoughtful design, premium materials, and exceptional craftsmanship come together to create a truly turnkey Upper West Side residence.
A complete renovation transformed the home with new subflooring, upgraded 120-amp electrical service, white oak herringbone flooring, and custom acoustic and thermal-insulated Skyline windows featuring an additional exterior glass layer. The result is a remarkably quiet and comfortable living environment filled with natural light.
The beautifully designed kitchen was created for both serious cooking and everyday living. Custom Alvic Zenit cabinetry is paired with honed Calacatta Miraggio Cove quartz countertops and a suite of premium appliances including a Miele oven, Miele steam oven, Miele dishwasher, and a KitchenAid/BORA downdraft induction cooktop. Additional features include 208V kitchen power and a three-stage water filtration system.
The primary and secondary bedrooms offer exceptional comfort with fully electronic blackout shades and pre-installed ducting for future central air conditioning. Throughout the home, carefully selected lighting includes Lotus LED recessed fixtures with outstanding color accuracy, a statement FLOS Smithfield Suspension Pro fixture in the living room, and a Leviton smart lighting system.
The bathrooms were designed with the same attention to detail, featuring Kohler Maxstow vanities and mirrors, Toto Legato one-piece toilets, a Kohler Stoneridge shower, and an American Standard Americast soaking tub.
A dedicated laundry room includes a Miele washer with TwinDos automatic detergent dispensing and a Miele heat-pump dryer.
Situated on the top floor of The Barrington, a full-service prewar condominium, Residence 9B offers a rare combination of historic Upper West Side character and modern construction-quality rarely found in Manhattan renovations. Residents enjoy a full-time doorman, storage, bike room, and an exceptional location moments from Riverside Park, Central Park, neighborhood dining, shopping, and transportation.
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Listing History for 203 West 81st Street, 9-B
Now
06/17/2026
$2,450,000
Initial Price by Michael Lorber
Douglas Elliman
2026
Building Details for 203 West 81st Street
OwnershipCondo
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1911
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts9/55
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
79 St
0.13 miles
86 St
0.27 miles
81 St-Museum of Natural History
0.39 miles
86 St
0.47 miles
72 St
0.5 miles
Citi Bike
Amsterdam Ave & W 82 St
0.07 miles
W 84 St & Broadway
0.14 miles
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Three Beds in Upper West Side
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: 1702053
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