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$699,000
↓ $26K (3.6%)
Co-op - For Sale

51 W 81st Street #4L

Manhattan, NY 10024
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
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$4,687
Estimated Monthly
$1,255
HOA / Fees
4.88%
Cap Rate

About This Property

*Ohhh Central Park!*

Here is your quintessential Upper West Side location, across from the American Museum of Natural History and seconds from Central Park. This impeccably renovated one-bedroom apartment is at the Galaxy, a gorgeous Beaux-Arts building at the corner of West 81st and Columbus Ave. Originally known as Hotel Colonial, the landmark tower was designed by Frederick Browne, and completed circa 1905. The Galaxy features one of the most spectacular roof decks to truly experience the ambiance of NYC.

Inside you'll find a perfect combination of vintage charm and luxurious modernity, starting with extra closet space in the front hall and continuing with restored hardwoods, lovely crown molding, recessed overhead lighting, and huge windows. The living and dining area offers plenty of room to relax and entertain, and the remodeled galley kitchen has everything you need for meal prep with stone counters, contemporary white cabinetry, upscale stainless steel appliances, black tile backsplashes, and a convenient pass-through window for handing out food and drinks.

Sleeping quarters are at the opposite end for extra privacy, offering plenty of space for your bedroom furniture, MASSIVE closet space, recessed lighting, and an overhead fan. A cozy corner with a double window and marble sill is an ideal place to sit and read. The updated bathroom with its striking black porcelain floor has a deep soaking tub and shower combo, a stone-topped sink, designer fixtures, wall-to-wall tile, and a window. This co-op is turnkey ready, with upgraded electrical, slide dimmers, and much more.

The pet-friendly building with its intricate facade has a live-in super, part time doorman, elevators, bike storage, laundry facilities on every floor, and a wonderful roof deck. Theodore Roosevelt Park with its dog run is across the street, with Central Park and Diana Ross Playground at the end of the block. The city is at your doorstep, from Zabar's to the Milling Room, Tessa, the farmers market, Kauffman Theater, and an incredible array of boutique retailers.
Unit Size
-
Days on Market
58 days
Land Size
0.23 acres
Price per sqft
-
Property Type
Co-op
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
$1,255
Year Built
1905
Listed By
Last updated: 2 days ago (RLS #PRCH-7856741)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Apr 18, 2024 Price Decreased $699,000
↓ $26K (3.6%)
Price Decreased
Feb 29, 2024 Listed by Bizzarro Agency LLC $725,000
Listed by Bizzarro Agency LLC
Jul 25, 2012 Sold to Elias M Schwam, Nancy U Schwam $598,500
Sold to Elias M Schwam, Nancy U Schwam

Property Highlights

Doorman
Elevator
Interior Details

Bedroom Information

Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information

Full Bathrooms: 1

Interior Information

Interior Features: Elevator, Storage

Room Information

Laundry Features: Common On Floor, Common Area, Laundry Room
Rooms: 3
Exterior Details

Property Information

Year Built: 1903

Building Information

Building Name: Galaxy 51
Pets Allowed: Building Yes, Yes

Lot Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 102.17 x 100.0

Land Information

Tax Lot: 0001
Tax Block: 01195

Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
Co-op
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$725,000 Mar 7, 2019
$725,000 Jun 26, 2019
$1,152/mo
Co-op
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$699,000 Mar 22, 2021
$699,000 Aug 24, 2021
$1,365/mo
Co-op
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$699,000 Feb 19, 2023
$699,000 Oct 31, 2023
$1,486/mo
Co-op
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$669,000 Aug 15, 2020
$669,000 Aug 3, 2021
$1,294/mo
Co-op
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$750,000 Aug 28, 2013
$750,000 Apr 30, 2014
$1,227/mo
Co-op
1 Bed
1 Bath
625 ft²
$1,039/ft²
$649,500 Dec 1, 2020
$649,500 Aug 3, 2021
$1,334/mo
Co-op
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$650,000 Oct 12, 2023
-
$2,513/mo
Co-op
1 Bed
1 Bath
700 ft²
$970/ft²
$679,000 Oct 26, 2023
-
$1,112/mo
Co-op
1 Bed
1 Bath
700 ft²
$999/ft²
$699,000 Jan 28, 2022
-
$1,604/mo
Co-op
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$699,000 Jan 19, 2024
-
$1,400/mo
Co-op
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$719,000 Oct 7, 2021
-
$1,404/mo
Co-op
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$650,000 Jan 11, 2024
-
$1,979/mo

Past Sales

Date Unit Beds Baths Sqft Price Closed Owner Listed By
20220718 Unit 6KL
07/18/2022
6KL
4 Bed
3 Bath
-
$3,750,000
bedrooms
4 Bed
bathrooms
3 Bath
$2,945,000 -21.47%
04/28/2023
-
Lisa Lippman
Brown Harris Stevens
20210504 Unit PHAB
05/04/2021
1 Bed
2 Bath
-
$2,300,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$2,300,000
08/10/2021
Kathleen Sloane
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
20190625 Unit 12CD
06/25/2019
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$1,695,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$1,510,000 -10.91%
12/12/2019
Scott Stewart
Corcoran Group
20190530 Unit 3G
05/30/2019
3G
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$1,800,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$1,800,000
09/20/2019
-
Regina Knight
Corcoran Group
20190307 Unit 2L
03/07/2019
2L
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$650,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
$725,000 +11.54%
06/25/2019
Tania Isacoff Friedland
Compass
20181026 Unit 7J
10/26/2018
7J
4 Bed
3 Bath
-
$4,295,000
bedrooms
4 Bed
bathrooms
3 Bath
$4,000,000 -6.87%
05/17/2021
-
Eileen LaMorte
Corcoran Group
20180906 Unit 2CD
09/06/2018
2CD
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$1,695,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$1,400,000 -17.40%
07/01/2019
Lindsay Hymson
Compass
20170413 Unit 9E
04/13/2017
9E
Studio
1 Bath
-
$550,000
bedrooms
Studio
bathrooms
1 Bath
$550,000
08/16/2017
Maryanne Cotter
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
20170403 Unit 4C
04/03/2017
4C
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$550,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
$561,000 +2.00%
06/29/2017
Patricia Levy
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
20160907 Unit PHC
09/07/2016
PHC
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$2,395,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
-
-
-
Cyrus Greenspon
Sothebys International Realty
20160818 Unit 3G
08/18/2016
3G
2 Bed
2 Bath
-
$1,695,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
$1,695,000
02/05/2021
-
Brian Lewis
Compass
20160330 Unit 7J
03/30/2016
7J
4 Bed
3 Bath
-
$4,600,000
bedrooms
4 Bed
bathrooms
3 Bath
-
-
-
Daniel Douglas
The Corcoran Group
20150105 Unit 6E
01/05/2015
6E
Studio
1 Bath
-
$479,000
bedrooms
Studio
bathrooms
1 Bath
-
-
-
John Caraccioli
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
20141006 Unit 2B
10/06/2014
2B
1 Bed
1 Bath
-
$1,275,000
bedrooms
1 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
$1,275,000
01/14/2015
Brian Lewis
Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
20130507 Unit 5C
05/07/2013
5C
Studio
1 Bath
-
$476,000
bedrooms
Studio
bathrooms
1 Bath
$476,000
10/03/2013
Benjamin Clyburn
Sothebys International Realty

Building Info

The Galaxy 51 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024
  • 116 Units
  • 1 Unit for Sale
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