110 W 81ST Street
$8,900,000
MLS# RLS20080342 · Upper West Side
Listed March 30, 2026 · 226 days on the market
12 Beds 11 Baths 7,330 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
Built in 1892 by famed architecture firm Neville and Bagge, this 7,300sf 22 to 25ft wide renovated home is waiting for an owner / user with income, or investment purchaser. 110 West 81st Street is located on a landmark, treelined block across from the Museum of Natural History. It is currently configured as a 6 family home with owners duplex, floor-thru three bedroom, three one bedroom units and a top floor two bedroom.The stunningly renovated owners' unit (duplex + partially finished cellar) greets you with a bespoke chef's kitchen with custom painted wood cabinetry, Wolf professional 6 burner range with griddle, panel front Subzero refrigerator and marble countertops. The kitchen flows into the great room featuring masterfully restored original trim & moldings and fireplace, weaving together the best of modern comfort with the grandeur of 19th century townhome life. The irregular sized lot (22' at front, 25' at back of lot) allows for a 20'+ interior dimension of the great room, giving design freedom from the standard townhome layout. There is a door on the parlor level leading down to the slate paved & landscaped backyard. Additionally on the parlor level are two king sized bedrooms, one with en suite bath and the other a hallway bathroom. The lower level features two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms in addition to the primary suite with custom steam shower, separate marble topped vanities, custom fitted walk in closet and access to the rear yard. Zoned central air conditioning throughout.The third floor features a fully renovated three bedroom / two bathroom home with in unit washer / dryer, central heat & AC.The fourth floor features two one bedroom units, the rear unit is fully renovated with garden views, the front unit has a rent stabilized tenant in place.The fifth floor features a one bedroom unit and a two bedroom unit. The front facing one bedroom unit features charming views up and down the landmark block and has been fully renovated, the rear two bedroom unit has a rent stabilized tenant in place.A unique opportunity for an approx. 3,000sf owner unit with significant upside and income.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Argo Residential.
The rear garden is slate paved and landscaped, and a door on the parlor level leads straight down to it. The lower level primary suite also opens onto the rear yard, so the outdoor space works as a second room for the owner's level rather than an afterthought. In a Manhattan townhouse, a private garden like this is a meaningful amenity, and it's one of the first things I'd want to see in person.
The owners' duplex, which includes a partially finished cellar, begins with a kitchen built around a Wolf six-burner range with a griddle and a panel front Subzero refrigerator. Custom painted wood cabinetry and marble countertops finish it, and the kitchen runs straight into the great room. That room measures more than 20 feet inside and has a fireplace along with original trim and moldings that have been restored, all in a house Neville and Bagge built in 1892.
The lot runs 22 feet wide at the front and 25 feet at the back, which is part of why the great room has such depth.
On the parlor level there are two king sized bedrooms, one with an en suite bath and the other with a hallway bathroom. The lower level holds two bedrooms with en suite baths, plus the primary suite with a custom steam shower, marble topped vanities and a custom fitted walk in closet. Zoned central air conditioning runs throughout, so each level can be kept at its own temperature.
The third floor has a fully renovated three bedroom home with an in unit washer and dryer. Above it, the fourth and fifth floors are configured as separate apartments, which gives the house its current arrangement as six homes. Museum of Natural History sits across the street, and the 81 St station on the B and C is about 6 minutes on foot. Theodore Roosevelt Park is about a minute away, and Zingone Brothers is about 3 minutes.
Quick answers+
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes. The house has a private garden, a slate paved and landscaped backyard reached by a door on the parlor level, and the lower level primary suite also opens onto the rear yard.
Does the home have a washer and dryer?
The third floor home has an in unit washer and dryer.
Does the house have central air?
Yes. Zoned central air conditioning runs throughout the house.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Smoke-free
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Fireplace
- High ceilings
- Storage
- Walk-in closets
- Private garden
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Green building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$50,847 / month
- Principal and interest$45,003
- Property taxes$5,844
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$1,780,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (2.25%)$200,250
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$137,060
Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
Location & Nearby
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110 W 81ST Street
Subway
- BC81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryAbout 6 min walk
- 179 StAbout 6 min walk
- 186 StAbout 10 min walk
- BC86 StAbout 10 min walk
Parks
- Theodore Roosevelt ParkAbout 1 min walk
- Central ParkAbout 6 min walk
- Riverside ParkAbout 10 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 9 Sarah AndersonAbout 4 min walk
- P.S. 87 William ShermanAbout 5 min walk
- Success Academy Charter School - Upper West · CharterAbout 5 min walk
Middle schools
- M.S. 243 Center SchoolAbout 4 min walk
- M.S. M245 The Computer SchoolAbout 6 min walk
High schools
- The Global Learning CollaborativeAbout 5 min walk
- Innovation Diploma PlusAbout 5 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Bard Graduate CenterAbout 7 min walk
- The Juilliard SchoolAbout 20 min walk
Museums
- American Museum of Natural HistoryAbout 5 min walk
- Children's Museum of ManhattanAbout 5 min walk
- The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbout 18 min walk
- American Folk Art MuseumAbout 20 min walk
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
The Neighborhood
About Upper West Side
Grand prewar residences flanked by two iconic parks and world-renowned cultural institutions.
Walkability
9/10
Public transit
9/10
Schools
10/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
9/10
Schools in Upper West Side
Strong public schools like PS 87 and PS 199, top progressive private schools, and many students who transition into elite NYC high schools.
Private schools in the area include Collegiate School, Trinity School, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, The Calhoun School.
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