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2-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper West Side

35 W 81st St # 12A, Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10024

$3,250,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper West Side, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Asking price $3,250,000. Built in 1914.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

No detail was overlooked in the renovation of this light-flooded 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offering some of the best views in Manhattan from the top floor of this full-service pre-war cooperative . Located on one of the most prestigious blocks in the city just steps from Central Park, the residence features over 30 feet of south-facing frontage. Enjoy sweeping views of the Museum of Natural History, the Hayden Planetarium, the Billionaires' Row skyline, and partial Park views as well as having front row seats to the Thanksgiving Day Parade and Central Park fireworks. The chef's kitchen is beautifully designed with abundant storage, custom high-end cabinetry, and top-of-the-line appliances. Perfectly proportioned for entertaining, the spacious living room features elegant built-ins and exceptional natural light throughout the day. The serene primary suite is pin-drop quiet and offers excellent closet space along with an en-suite bathroom featuring radiant heated floors and natural light. The second bedroom, with a high-end Murphy Bed and an en-suite bathroom, connects to the living room and can easily function as a library, den, or home office. Additional features include 11-foot ceilings, three-zone central air conditioning, Lutron lighting and shades, a Control4 entertainment system, hardwood floors and an in-unit washer/dryer. Built in 1914, 35 West 81st Street embodies classic pre-war elegance. This white-glove, full-service cooperative offers a live-in superintendent, central laundry room, bike storage, fitness center, storage, and a spectacular furnished roof deck with breathtaking panoramic views. Ideally situated moments from Central Park, public transportation, and some of Manhattan's finest shopping, dining, and cultural destinations. Pets are welcome.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 63/100 · Fairly complete

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    • Full points: 10 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 282 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 113% above similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1914, 72 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $3,250,000, 113% above the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in Upper West Side (Central).

Median here
$1,525,000
89 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,200,000–$1,800,000
The middle half of listings

Priced above most similar homes here.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Upper West Side (Central)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryC B3 min walk
  • 86 StC B8 min walk
  • 79 St19 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

72 units · 12 floors · built 1914

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

35 West 81 Street · BBL 1-01195-0010 · built 1914 · 72 units

Roofy building score 75/100 · Mostly fineAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
64 (A 17 · B 42 · C 5)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
3
Rent stabilization
Had 5 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$405,600 on Jan 21, 2026

5 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.

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Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.