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Property Description
Welcome to The Galaxy, a sought-after Beaux-Arts co-op right across across the street from the Museum of Natural History, and down the block from Central Park. Nestled in the heart of the Upper West Side, this spacious studio is an extremely rare value find, offering plenty of living space for any need. Apartment Features: - SouthWestern Exposure - Abundance of Natural Lighting - 3 Large Closets - Built-In Murphy Bed - Eat-In Kitchen with Full Dining Area - Full Sized Gas Stove and Dishwasher - Comfortable and Spacious Open Living Room Area - Plenty of Kitchen Counter Space Building Amenities: - Newly Updated Elevators - Doorman/Attendant - Laundry on Every Floor - Pristine Lobby/Entry way - Bike Storage Available Neighborhood Features: - SECONDS from Central Park - Directly across the Street from The Museum of Natural History - Zabars only a few blocks away - 1, A, C, B, and D trains all within a few blocks - m79, BM2, m10 MTA Bus stops across the street - Citibikes one block over Co-op Policies: - Pied-a-terre Allowed on a case-by-case basis - Pet Friendly - Max 75% Financing - Co-purchasing allowed on a case-by-case basis
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 51 W 81st St #2E
General
- Price: $499,000
- HOA FEE: $910/month
- Status: Pending
- Type: Apartment
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20018509
- Updated: 12/8/2025
- Added to Site: 271 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, His and Hers Closets, Recessed Lighting
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Building Multiple Locations, Common On Floor, Common Area
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security Gate
Location
- County: New York
- Subdivision: Upper West Side
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Multi Family
- Stories/Levels: 13
- Year Built: 1905
- Other Struct. Feat.: Elevator(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: 102.170000 x 100.000000
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $910
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Block: 1195
- Lot Number: 1
Listing Courtesy of Compass
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Schools
Schools serving 51 W 81st St #2E
School District:New York City Geographic School District 03
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson 100 West 84th Street, New York, NY 10024 | PK-5 | 0.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 51 W 81st St #2E
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/08/2025
Price Reduced
$499,000
-4.95%
MLS
4/23/2025
Listed
$525,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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51 W 81st Street #2E, New York City, NY 10024 (MLS# RLS20018509) is a Apartment property with 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 51 W 81st Street #2E is currently listed for $499,000 and was received on April 23, 2025. Want to learn more about 51 W 81st Street #2E? Do you have questions about finding other Apartment real estate for sale in New York City? You can browse all New York City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

