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2-bedroom condo for sale in Upper West Side

219 W 81st St Apt 11G, Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10024

$2,249,000
Asking price · in USD · Price history
Size
1,006 ft² (93.5 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Condo for sale in Upper West Side, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,006 ft². Asking price $2,249,000. Built in 1912.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Sophistication meets seamless modern living in this meticulously gut renovated 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home at the Avonova, a distinguished full-service condominium on the corner of Broadway and West 81st Street. Every inch of this home has been reimagined with an eye for detail, featuring soaring 9.2-foot ceilings and stunning herringbone white oak engineered wood flooring that flows throughout a thoughtfully proportioned layout. The expansive living and dining area serves as the heart of the home, bathed in natural light from north and east exposures. Culinary enthusiasts will gravitate toward the windowed kitchen, which offers sweeping open eastern views and a customizable layout to suit your specific taste. Quartz countertops and matching window sills provide a sleek, durable finish, while the kitchen hood vents directly outside-a rare and coveted feature. Comfort is paramount here, with three-zone central air, recessed lighting, and electrical shades at your fingertips. The infrastructure has been completely modernized with new plumbing, new double-paned windows, and upgraded insulation designed to enhance both temperature control and acoustic privacy. In the bathrooms, everyday routines are elevated by heated floors and towel warmers, with all ventilation piped to the exterior. For ultimate convenience, the in-unit washer/dryer is also vented outside. Life at the Avonova offers a robust suite of amenities, including a full-time doorman, and a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a club room with a catering kitchen. The landscaped roof deck provides a breathtaking escape with panoramic city views, complemented by a dedicated playroom and reliable elevator service. Situated in the quintessential Upper West Side, this home places you moments from the lush greenery of Central Park and Riverside Park. Enjoy world-class culture and convenience with the American Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, and the iconic Zabar's just blocks away, along with effortless access to multiple subway lines. Assessment of $855.40 through April, 2027.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 66/100 · 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: 18 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 320 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 48% above similar homes in its neighborhood, which take longer to sell3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1912, 114 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • 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.

Price history

High $2,249,000Asking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$2,249,000
Oct 5, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$2,249,000

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Compared with the area

Asks $2,249,000, 48% 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
Per ft²
$2,235.59 vs $1,559.14
This home vs the median, 43% higher

Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.

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

  • 79 St13 min walk
  • 86 St17 min walk
  • 81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryC B10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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

The building

114 units · 12 floors · built 1912 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

219 West 81 Street · BBL 1-01229-7502 · built 1912 · 114 units

Roofy building score 80/100 · Mostly fineAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
30 (A 12 · B 12 · C 6)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
4
Rent stabilization
Had 28 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

6 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building. Condo records cover the whole 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 Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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