250 W  81st St #8B, New York, NY 10024
FOR SALE

250 W 81st St #8B
New York, NY 10024

Upper West Side
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths

$5,995,000

Original price: $6,250,000
Est. Mortgage $39,501/mo*

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Description

Timeless elegance abounds in this sprawling four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom contemporary residence featuring beautifully planned bespoke interiors and a wealth of desirable amenities in the heart of the Upper West Side.
Spanning nearly 2,500 square feet, this exquisite home conveys a sense of refinement and sophistication, from the tall ceilings and crown molding to the stunning herringbone oak floors. Enjoy a wonderful layout for entertaining with a gracious foyer that opens to a vast great room where large living and dining areas boast tall windows and gorgeous designer light fixtures. The crisp open kitchen caters to gatherings large or intimate with handmade cabinetry by Smallbone of Devizes and a fleet of Gaggenau appliances.
In the west wing, the primary suite impresses with two walk-in closets and a serene spa bathroom finished with swaths of marble, radiant heat floors, a freestanding soaking tub, frameless glass shower and double vanity. A second suite with a private bath and two more bedrooms that share a third full bath provide plenty of flexible space for luxurious accommodations or added living space. Additional closets, an in-unit washer-dryer, central HVAC and a chic powder room complete this grand home.
Designed by Robert A. M. Stern, Two Fifty West 81st is a boutique condominium offering attentive service and outstanding amenities. Residents enjoy 24-hour doorman service, full-time maintenance staff, a virtual concierge, a fitness center with Technogym and Peloton equipment, a sports court, children's playroom, golf simulator, a music studio, a library lounge with an outdoor patio and catering kitchen, and a rooftop sky terrace.
From this ideal location, enjoy magnificent outdoor space in waterfront Riverside Park, the lush gardens of the American Museum of Natural History or iconic Central Park. Fantastic shopping, dining and nightlife venues line the nearby blocks, and easy access to the gourmet trifecta of Zabar's, Citarella and Fairway Market. Transportation is effortless with the 1 Train, excellent bus service and CitiBikes all nearby.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Cooling only
HOA
$3,405/Monthly
Price/Sqft
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Listed
180+ days ago
Listing by: Compass, (917) 603-7281

Home Details for 250 W 81st St #8B

Days on Market

Days on Market: 180+ Days on Trulia

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Condo

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Elevator

Community

Units in Building: 21

HOA

HOA Fee: $3,405/Monthly

Additional Information

DoormanDoorman

Price History for 250 W 81st St #8B

DatePriceEventSource
10/25/2023$5,995,000PriceChange
StreetEasy
10/17/2022$6,250,000PriceChange
StreetEasy
09/12/2022$6,500,000PriceChange
StreetEasy
06/15/2022$6,950,000PriceChange
StreetEasy
05/04/2022$7,500,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy
03/20/2019$6,978,762Sold
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Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2023
Tax
Assessment$824,734
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 250 W 81st St #8B

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Sold Date
Bed
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Sqft
0.16
Condo
$9,100,000
02/16/24
3
4
2,910
0.28
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$4,995,000
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0.28
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$6,200,000
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5
3,253

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    "Lots of dogs and areas for dogs to play/run both in dog runs and leashed/unleashed outside of dog runs. Bigger issue is lots of driving agents used in the winter that impact dogs paws"
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    "This community closes to Central Park and River side Park,very great! The neighbors are friendly and nice."
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    "there are many free events in central park, flea markets, community centers, beacon theater with many great shows. "
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    "It’s very dog friendly. In addition to central park there is also Morningside Park and Riverside Park. New Yorkers are also very receptive to Dogs."
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    "many dog owners and plenty of parks. Great area to own any size dog. lots of dog parks too, if your dog is well maintained "
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    "The schools are good, proven by test scores and parental comments recently made and documented. Cultural institutions are close by. There are good parks for outdoor activities."
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    "They have access to beautiful Central Park, lovely dog runs and dog grooming shops 😍 different breeds of dogs. "
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    "I lived here for 5 years . Central Park is just a few blocks away I take the train everyday to get to work and fairway , citerella , and Trader Joe’s is a 5 minute walk from my apartment . I love living here "
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    "I walk to work. It's a leisurely walk past Central Park from the Westside to the Eastside. If needed there are Citibikes for rent, busses or Cabs and Lyft drivers in the area. "
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    "Open spaces, great restaurants high walkability community. Nice people and in my particular area relatively safe compared to other areas of the city. "
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    "i live here for 15th years, is a quiet neighborhood, many stores around and the easy transportation is very important "
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    "Close to the park which is great, close to hospitals which is not so great as its very noisy and there are often patients released who appear to need more mental heath treatment"
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    "It’s family oriented! Lots of great places to shop and eat! Fairway and Whole Foods are great for doing healthy grocery shopping! The parks are also great during the day to relax. Tree lined blocks are nice and quiet. Cooler than sunny streets in the hot summertime."
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    "The commute in this location is Excellent because you can use 1 , 2, 3, A, B, C trains to go to uptown or downtown. You can even end up in the beach from there if you want. plus you can use buses. Ir is safe to commute at night and during the day. Near central park and the hudson piers. "
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    "Halloween block parties, Riverside Park, Central Park. Movie theater near by. Lots of grew restaurants! Kid and dog friendly. The best neighborhood in NYC!"
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    "Beautiful area- accessible to virtually everything. Wish I could continue living here- but rent increased beyond my $$. "
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    "Great parks, feels safe for the most part. Lots of kids and an excellent family neighborhood, but very old buildings. "
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    "Plenty of good restaurants and very close to Central Park. Main street fair in summer is Columbus Ave festival with music, food and arts and crafts goods. love this neighborhood but it has suffered from the shutdown from pandemic. "
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    "Street fairs,block party’s and the Riverside sports events for our children. The neighbors are friendly and as always you should be careful anywhere in the city these days. "
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    "I work from home, but there are many express trains nearby, so it’s a quick trip to get most places in Manhattan "
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    "There are various Open streets events, including a few blocks that host block parties and community events. There are many events in Central Park - running, biking, skating, dog related, etc. many schools and non-profits also hold community events as fundraisers. Usually lists of events can be found at local council member’s bulletins or community calendars. "
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250 W 81st St #8B, New York, NY 10024 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom condo. 250 W 81st St #8B is located in Upper West Side, New York. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Sep 11, 2023.