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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Upper West Side

25 W 81st St #12-D, Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10024

$11,200/mo
Rent per month · in USD

Zillow rent estimate: $7,938/mo

Size
1,281 ft² (119 m²)
Available
Now
Year built
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Upper West Side, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,281 ft². Rent $11,200/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

25 West 81st Street, Apartment 12D Spacious Two-Bedroom, Two-Bathroom Residence on the Upper West Side Welcome home to Apartment 12D at 25 West 81st Street, a beautifully renovated residence offering over 1,150 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space in one of the Upper West Side's most desirable locations. This expansive home features two generously proportioned king-sized bedrooms, exceptional closet space, and a gracious oversized gallery entry that creates an impressive first impression. Large windows throughout the apartment flood the home with natural light while showcasing the elegance and scale of each room. Dark oak hardwood flooring runs throughout, adding warmth and timeless character to the home. Apartment Features: Over 1,150 square feet of living space Two king-sized bedrooms Two full bathrooms Dark oak hardwood flooring Oversized gallery/entry foyer Excellent closet space throughout Beautiful oversized windows Abundant natural light Perfectly positioned in the heart of the Upper West Side, moments from Central Park, world-class dining, shopping, and transportation. Please note: Photos shown are of a similar apartment and are representative of finishes and layout.

Description from Realtor.com, shown as published there. See the original listing

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 63/100 · Fairly complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 8 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
  • Details14/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 183 words3/3
  • True cost4/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Cannot check yet: Not enough similar homes nearby to compare the price4/7
  • Accuracy14/15
    • Full points: 2 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1927, 64 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

Scored Nov 3, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$22,420

First month $11,200, a one-month deposit $11,200 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $11,200/mo, 44% above the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Upper West Side (Central).

Median here
$7,768/mo
60 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$6,900–$9,457
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$8.74 vs $7.69
This home vs the median, 14% higher

Priced above most similar homes here.

6.7% of these listings have cut their price.

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

64 units · 16 floors · built 1927 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

25 West 81 Street · BBL 1-01195-0014 · built 1927 · 64 units

Roofy building score 95/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
5 (A 0 · B 3 · C 2)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 17 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

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

See the full building record

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 Nov 3, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Nov 3, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.