Residential For Sale170 W 81st Street 5a, New York City, New York 10024
170 W 81st Street 5a, New York City, New York 10024
Welcome to 170 West 81st Street, a classic pre-war cooperative nestled on a picturesque block in the heart of the Upper West Side, just moments from Central Park.
This inviting two-bedroom home overlooks tree-lined West 81st Street and is filled with natural light from windows in every room. The thoughtful layout offers excellent separation of space, making it ideal for a variety of living arrangements – whether you need a true second bedroom, home office, nursery, or guest room.
Timeless pre-war character is on full display, from soaring beamed ceilings to beautifully maintained hardwood floors, creating a warm and elegant atmosphere. The generous living area easily accommodates both comfortable seating and a dedicated dining space.
A set of striking French doors opens to a bright, well-proportioned second bedroom – perfectly suited as a guest room or office while still offering privacy. The spacious primary bedroom offers excellent closet space and comfortably fits a king-sized bed. Both bedrooms enjoy natural light, enhancing the airy feel throughout the home. The windowed bathroom adds charm and functionality, and includes an in-unit washer/dryer.
This pet-friendly boutique building at 170 West 81st Street features a stunning pre-war lobby with a rare coffered ceiling, wide windowed hallways, and both passenger and freight elevators. Residents enjoy a live-in superintendent, central laundry room, bike storage, private storage, and an exceptional newly renovated rooftop with full WiFi and a projector.
Subleasing is permitted with board approval. No pied-à-terres.
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Listing Type:
- For Sale
- Listing ID:
- RLS20074877
- Price:
- $1,395,000
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Rooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Status:
- Active
- Office Name:
- Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
- Agent Name:
- Matthew Cohen
- Full Bathrooms:
- 1
- Property Sub Type:
- Apartment
- Basement:
- Other
- Patio:
- None
- Exterior Features:
- None
- Laundry Features:
- Washer Hookup, In Unit, Building None
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NY
- County:
- New York
- City:
- New York City
- Zipcode:
- 10024
- Street:
- 81ST
- Street Number:
- 170
- Street Suffix:
- Street
- Longitude:
- W74° 1' 22.7''
- Latitude:
- N40° 47' 2.7''
- Street Dir Prefix:
- W
- Unit Number:
- 5A
- Entry Level:
- 5
- Number Of Units Total:
- 45
- On Market Date:
- 2026-03-04
- Association Fee:
- 2168.0
- Association Fee Frequency:
- Monthly
- Co List Agent Full Name:
- Melissa Miller
- Co List Agent Mls Id:
- 118035
- Co List Office Mls Id:
- 219
- Co List Office Name:
- Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 64473
- List Office Mls Id:
- 219
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-03-05T13:52:36Z
- Originating System Name:
- RLS
- Special Listing Conditions:
- Standard
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2026-03-04T09:58:25Z
