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45 West 81st Street, PH-A

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

8 Rooms6 Beds4.5 Baths6,000 Square FeetRental Property

$50,000
Lease Term
AvailableNow
Rent Per SF
$100
The price shown reflects the monthly rent only and does not include any additional fees. Please review the listing description for a summary of all fees related to renting this apartment.

Listing Features

  • Laundry Room
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Private Elevator
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Flr-to-Clg Windows
  • Skylights
  • Center Island
  • Dishwasher
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Wine Cooler
  • Double Vanity
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Part-Time Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Facility
  • Laundry Room
  • Wheelchair Access

Policies

  • Pets Allowed

Property Description for 45 West 81st Street, PH-A

If you're very lucky SOMETIMES the DREAM COMES TRUE!.?*?*?. . .Penthouse Lovers?. . .?*?*?. . ...?*?*?.... Welcome to The Excelsior!.....?*?*?...TOTALLY UNIQUE DUPLEX PENTHOUSE - THE ONLY ONE LIKE IT ---A-N-Y-W-H-E-R-E-!2 FULL FLOORS boasting MODERN ELEGANCE and THE FINEST of FINISHES....Almost feels like A PRIVATE HOUSE - 2 Story Duplex Mansion built atop an intimate 15 Story building - Converting it to 17 stories -ALL NEW -Never Lived in- this is a TRULY SPECIAL HOME!ONE - OF - A - KIND! A PICTURE is WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS.(So we actually photographed the story ----scroll thru the pictures and you'll begin to appreciate a uniquely designed residence.)Approximately 700 feet (1/2 block) West of Central Park you'll find yourself at 45 West 81st Street, The Excelsior.Over 100 years old, This Art Deco structure is a Landmark building on one of the BEST blocks on the Upper West Side.Centered between Central Park West and Columbus Ave... Unpretentious, with only 143 units, it's a simple building Gut renovated to create BEAUTIFUL, ALL NEW apartments with clean, elegant lines and every modern convenience.... and JUST BEAUTIFUL VIEWS!While the the lower floors facing North overlook lovely green gardens of neighboring BACKYARD BROWNSTONES, the upper floors and ...Fear of heights? - No problem. From THIS HIDDEN GEM - you'll see The Park, The City, The Skyline and the ?*?*?*STARS!?*?*?...Here's the BEST SURPRISE: ?*?*? This Penthouse is on the 17th Floor! ?*?*?You can enjoy Panoramic unobstructed, GORGEOUS VIEWS because it's a CENTRAL PARK BLOCK, surrounded by low-rise buildings... and with NO neighboring hi-rises to block your view, it will FEEL like you're on the 30th floor!TOTALLY UNIQUE!In addition to the SUN-DRENCHED and SPRAWLING LAYOUT within, there's approximately 1000 square feet of PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACE - an ENORMOUS WRAP TERRACE EMBRACING the top floor that leads to a GRAND SETBACK TERRACE.Escape to your own PRIVATE OASIS...15 minutes from all the hustle and bustle of midtown ....your office.....The Theatre District.....Step inside....close the door .....YOU CAN HEAR A PIN DROP!Coming home to the serenity of a quiet retreat is worth it alone!??? YOU WON'T SEE ANOTHER SPACE LIKE THIS.... GUARANTEED.No expense was spared to create this UNIQUE LUXURY residence:?Enormous State-of-the-Art Chef's Kitchen?? Richly Polished Brazilian Cherry Wood Floors??? Marble Counters complemented by Richly Finished Custom Cabinetry? ??? Stainless Steel appliances including double wide 2-UNIT Sub-zero style refrigeration????? BRAND NEW Top-of-the-Line Dishwasher, Built-in Microwave, 6 Burner Stove? ??? 4 Gorgeous Baths, Walk-in Rain Showers, Soaking Tubs, Jacuzzi + Finest Ceramic Tiling??? KING -sized Master BEDROOMs and 5 graduating bedrooms (total of SIX (6)??Your own Laundry Room with full sized Washer and Dryer in unit? Wonderful storage and closets with custom built-ins throughoutServices you'll enjoy here:?= Package reception and daily delivery right to your apartment door.?= Full Laundry Room in building - 24 hour access?= Fully equipped GYM - 24 hour access?= Doorman and full staff of service porters?LOCATION! LOCATION!This Immaculately kept building is located in a most vibrant, yet charming neighborhood. Truly rich in cultural activities, offers access to Museum of Natural History, The Hayden Planetarium, -C-h-i-l-d-r-e-n 's Museum of Manhattan, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Opera, The NYC Ballet, the New York Philharmonic, and.......Shakespeare in CENTRAL PARK! (as well as many events the city offers).Fine dining, outdoor cafes, shopping and nightlife complete your lifestyle. You'll love to bring your dog across the street.....& did I mention this? it's less than 1/2 a block to…….CENTRAL PARK!Showing daily by private appointment only. Contact our Team to schedule your tour of this special home.

Listing History for 45 West 81st Street, PH-A

Now
09/09/2026
$50,000
Initial Rent by Lorett Vigon
Bond New York
03/17/2026
Expired by Stefania Cardinali
Corcoran

Building Details for 45 West 81st Street

OwnershipRental Property
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelPart-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1922
Floors/Apts15/145
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

81 St-Museum of Natural History
0.14 miles
86 St
0.31 miles
79 St
0.33 miles
86 St
0.4 miles

Citi Bike

W 82 St & Central Park W
0.12 miles
Amsterdam Ave & W 82 St
0.21 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Licensed As
Lorett Vigon
Broker
License#:
10301207652
Company:
Bond New York
Licensed As
Delgado, Rodolfo T
Salesperson
License#:
10401289093
Company:
Bond New York
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Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
$100
$5,500
$10,687
Last 12 months
$3
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Four+ Beds in Upper West Side

APPSF
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$14,000
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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: 2164397