203 W 81ST Street 9B
$2,195,000
MLS# RLS20098296 · Upper West Side
Originally listed at $2,450,000. Price last reduced on October 11, 2026.
Listed June 17, 2026 · 147 days on the market
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,270 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
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.The images were virtually staged.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
The Barrington is a prewar full-service condominium, and this top-floor residence pairs its historic Upper West Side setting with a full renovation. The apartment runs 1,270 square feet with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the renovation brought new subflooring and white oak herringbone flooring throughout.
The windows are custom acoustic and thermal-insulated Skyline units with an extra exterior glass layer, which is a practical choice on a top floor. The listing describes the home as quiet, and the windows are the reason to expect that. The home is listed with city, city lights and skyline views.
The kitchen is built for real cooking. Alvic Zenit cabinetry sits under honed Calacatta Miraggio Cove quartz, and the appliances include a Miele oven, a Miele steam oven, a Miele dishwasher and a KitchenAid/BORA downdraft induction cooktop. The 208V kitchen power is worth noting if you plan to cook heavily, and a three-stage water filtration system is also included.
The bathrooms are fitted with Kohler vanities and mirrors, Toto one-piece toilets, a Kohler shower and an American Standard soaking tub. The lighting is layered across the home, with Lotus LED recessed fixtures, a statement FLOS pendant in the living room, and a Leviton smart lighting system.
A dedicated laundry room is inside the apartment, with a Miele washer that dispenses detergent automatically and a Miele heat-pump dryer. Having both in the unit means laundry happens at home, which is one of the everyday conveniences I'd rank highest in a home like this.
The building has a full-time doorman, storage, and a bike room. The listing places the home near Riverside Park and Central Park, along with neighborhood dining, shopping and transportation.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?
Yes. A dedicated laundry room includes a Miele washer and a Miele heat-pump dryer.
Does the building have a doorman?
Yes. A full-time doorman is part of the building's services.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. The building allows pets.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- City lights view
- City view
- Skyline view
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Bike room
- Laundry in building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$13,732 / month
- Principal and interest$11,099
- Common charges$2,633
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$439,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1.25%)$27,438
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$33,803
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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203 W 81ST Street 9B
Subway
- 179 StAbout 3 min walk
- 186 StAbout 7 min walk
- BC81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryAbout 10 min walk
- BC86 StAbout 13 min walk
Parks
- Riverside ParkAbout 5 min walk
- Theodore Roosevelt ParkAbout 6 min walk
- Central ParkAbout 10 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 87 William ShermanAbout 6 min walk
- P.S. 9 Sarah AndersonAbout 6 min walk
- Success Academy Charter School - Upper West · CharterAbout 6 min walk
Middle schools
- M.S. 243 Center SchoolAbout 6 min walk
- M.S. M245 The Computer SchoolAbout 7 min walk
High schools
- The Global Learning CollaborativeAbout 6 min walk
- Innovation Diploma PlusAbout 6 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Bard Graduate CenterAbout 9 min walk
- The Juilliard SchoolAbout 21 min walk
Museums
- Children's Museum of ManhattanAbout 2 min walk
- American Museum of Natural HistoryAbout 8 min walk
- American Folk Art MuseumAbout 22 min walk
- The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbout 22 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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Property Photos
Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate
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