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$3,250,000
MLS# RLS20122428 · Upper West Side
2 Beds 2 Baths
No detail was overlooked in the renovation of this light-flooded 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offering some of the best views in Manhattan from the top floor of this full-service pre-war cooperative . Located on one of the most prestigious blocks in the city just steps from Central Park, the residence features over 30 feet of south-facing frontage. Enjoy sweeping views of the Museum of Natural History, the Hayden Planetarium, the Billionaires' Row skyline, and partial Park views as well as having front row seats to the Thanksgiving Day Parade and Central Park fireworks. The chef's kitchen is beautifully designed with abundant storage, custom high-end cabinetry, and top-of-the-line appliances. Perfectly proportioned for entertaining, the spacious living room features elegant built-ins and exceptional natural light throughout the day. The serene primary suite is pin-drop quiet and offers excellent closet space along with an en-suite bathroom featuring radiant heated floors and natural light. The second bedroom, with a high-end Murphy Bed and an en-suite bathroom, connects to the living room and can easily function as a library, den, or home office. Additional features include 11-foot ceilings, three-zone central air conditioning, Lutron lighting and shades, a Control4 entertainment system, hardwood floors and an in-unit washer/dryer.
Built in 1914, 35 West 81st Street embodies classic pre-war elegance. This white-glove, full-service cooperative offers a live-in superintendent, central laundry room, bike storage, fitness center, storage, and a spectacular furnished roof deck with breathtaking panoramic views. Ideally situated moments from Central Park, public transportation, and some of Manhattan's finest shopping, dining, and cultural destinations. Pets are welcome.

Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Services and facilities
Outdoor space
35 W 81ST Street is a 12-story elevator cooperative in Upper West Side, completed in 1914 and home to 72 residential units. It sits within the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District. The most recent major alteration on record was in 1986.
The closest subway is 81 St-Museum of Natural History (B, C), about a 3-minute walk. Theodore Roosevelt Park is roughly 1 minute away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
35 W 81ST Street 12A
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
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
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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