$525,000

51 W 81st St Unit 2E New York City, NY 10024

$6,234
Closing credit¹
0 beds
1 full
Condo

Property details

About 51 W 81st St Unit 2E

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

Highlights

Home typeStock Cooperative
StatusActive
Year built1905
MLS #RLS20018509

Summary

  • MLS Number: RLS20018509
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (212) 913-9058
  • Listing Agent: Lyndsey Casagrande
  • Agent Phone: (732) 614-8835

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Nearby schools

8

P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson School

Public District PK-5

0.1 mi

100 W 84th St

8

P.S. 87 William Sherman School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

160 W 78th St

8

P.S. 166 The Richard Rodgers School of The Arts and Technology

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

132 W 89th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

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Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $118,973. The most common annual income of people living in New York City, NY is $200k+. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

16%
<35k
28%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
31%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

53%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
28%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • AlternativeAlternative
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About 51 W 81st St Unit 2E

This home is located at 51 W 81st St Unit 2E in New York City, NY and zip code 10024 in the Upper West Side neighborhood. Features: 0 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $525,000.

In March 2025, from all listings sold in New York City, NY there were more than 180 sold above asking price, over 693 sold below and more than 763 were sold right at the asked price. Between February and March 2025, New York City, NY real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 5.1%. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 143 days, the median list price was $869,492.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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