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Sales›Manhattan›All Upper West Side›Upper West Side›71 W 83rd Street›71 W 83rd Street 5F

71 W 83rd Street 5F

$1,750,000

MLS# RLS20123464 · Upper West Side

Listed October 30, 2026 · New today

2 Beds 2 Baths

About This Property

MOVE-IN, RENOVATED & RARE, CENTRAL PARK BLOCK, TOP-FLOOR, SUN-KISSED HEAD-TURNER w/TWO BEDROOMS & TWO FULL BATHS

WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE, EXPOSED BRICK, PRIVATE BALCONY, 11-FT CEILINGS, OPEN KITCHEN WITH TOP SHELF APPLIANCES, CENTRAL AC, & IMPRESSIVE CLOSETS/STORAGE

QUIET & BRIGHT HEART-WARMER IN BOUTIQUE, PET-FRIENDLY, 19TH CENTURY ELEVATOR BUILDING UPGRADED FOR 21ST CENTURY LIVING

This stunning top-floor residence is half a block from Central Park, in the heart of the Upper West Side. With its sunny Southern exposure, soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, and wood-burning fireplace, the open-plan living/dining/kitchen is proportioned to comfortably accommodate a sizable living area and a full dining table with a banquette. The designer kitchen has stone counters with a dining bar, custom double-hung cabinets, integrated designer appliances, and a wine fridge.

The primary suite has two large windows, one facing south and the other facing east towards Central Park. This bright bedroom has a wall of floor-to-ceiling closets, city-silent windows, and is well-served by an en suite designer bath with soaking tub.

The second bedroom is a step above it all, enjoying access to the private balcony. Here is your ideal guest room or flex den/office. A second full designer bathroom with a step-in shower is situated off the hallway, and serves guests handsomely.

This stand-out home enjoys a welcoming gallery hall, central air conditioning system, impressive designer closets, and easy access from its private balcony up to the building's roof garden. Its well-run building has Spectrum WiFi and cable TV installed at a charge of $71/month for each apartment.

The George W. Da Cunha designed building (circa 1884) has free laundry and bike storage, and an attractive elevator lobby served by a Swiftlane entry system that communicates directly with your smartphone. With close proximity to Central Park, this home boasts a world-class location that comes with bragging rights. Nearby is the American Museum of Natural History and nearly every cultural, educational, shopping, dining, entertainment and fitness destination the prime area has to offer. There are many easy transportation options, and life here is easy, convenient, and fun.

(2% flip tax paid by buyer)

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Property Features

Policies

  • Cats and dogs allowed

Home features

  • Central air
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood floors
  • City view
  • Tree view
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Gas cooktop
  • Refrigerator
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Wine cooler
  • Breakfast bar
  • Built-ins
  • Chandelier
  • Crown molding
  • Entrance foyer
  • High ceilings
  • Pantry
  • Recessed lighting
  • Private outdoor space (under 60 sq ft)

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Bike room
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in building
Learn more about 71 W 83rd Street

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Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

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$10,903 / month

  • Principal and interest$8,849
  • Maintenance$2,054

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$350,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$17,500

Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. 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.

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About the Building

71 W 83rd Street is a 4-story walk-up cooperative in Upper West Side, completed in 1885 and home to 6 residential units. It sits within the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District. The most recent major alteration on record was in 1971.

The closest subway is 81 St-Museum of Natural History (B, C), about a 6-minute walk. Theodore Roosevelt Park is roughly 3 minutes away on foot.

Compiled from NYC public records and open data.

Year Built
1885
Stories
4
Units
6
Building Type
Walk-Up Cooperative
Historic District
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

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Location & Nearby

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71 W 83rd Street 5F

Subway

  • BC81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryAbout 6 min walk
  • BC86 StAbout 6 min walk
  • 186 StAbout 9 min walk
  • 179 StAbout 10 min walk

Parks

  • Theodore Roosevelt ParkAbout 3 min walk
  • Central ParkAbout 4 min walk
  • Riverside ParkAbout 12 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • P.S. 9 Sarah AndersonAbout 2 min walk
  • Success Academy Charter School - Upper West · CharterAbout 3 min walk
  • P.S. 166 The Richard Rodgers School of the Arts and TechnologyAbout 8 min walk

Middle schools

  • M.S. 243 Center SchoolAbout 2 min walk
  • M.S. M245 The Computer SchoolAbout 9 min walk

High schools

  • The Global Learning CollaborativeAbout 3 min walk
  • Innovation Diploma PlusAbout 3 min walk

Colleges & universities

  • Bard Graduate CenterAbout 3 min walk
  • The Juilliard SchoolAbout 24 min walk

Museums

  • American Museum of Natural HistoryAbout 1 min walk
  • Children's Museum of ManhattanAbout 6 min walk
  • The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbout 16 min walk
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumAbout 19 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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