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45 W 81st St Apt 15F, Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10024
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- Year built
- 1923: Building details
About this home
Apartment for rent in Upper West Side, Manhattan: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Rent $10,950/mo. Built in 1923.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
STOP SCROLLING! This is the Upper West Side apartment you've been waiting for!Welcome to THE EXCELSIOR, where classic New York charm meets beautifully renovated modern living. Perched on the 15th floor of an intimate 17-story building, this HUGE THREE-BEDROOM home (with the potential to convert to FOUR!) offers incredible space, gorgeous skyline views, and a location that's pretty hard to beat!And did I mention CENTRAL PARK is less than half a block away?! LET'S TALK ABOUT THE APARTMENT! ALL NEW EVERYTHING! Rich hardwood floors, fresh contemporary finishes, and a beautifully renovated interior give this classic pre-war home a whole new personality. THREE HUGE, SEPARATE BEDROOMS in a fantastic winged layout Potential to convert to FOUR bedrooms Spacious CENTRAL LIVING ROOM with room to spread out Primary bedroom with its own PRIVATE EN-SUITE BATHROOM Gorgeous, OPEN SOUTHERN EXPOSURE with unobstructed Manhattan skyline views Beautiful hardwood floors and modern finishes throughout A KITCHEN YOU'LL ACTUALLY WANT TO COOK IN! The fully renovated open kitchen features beautiful marble countertops, crisp white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a BRAND-NEW DISHWASHER, and a built-in microwave.Whether you're whipping up a quick breakfast or hosting dinner with , this kitchen is ready for it all! TWO BEAUTIFUL, BRAND-NEW BATHROOMS! Enjoy gorgeous ceramic tilework, marble-topped vanities, and fresh modern finishes. With both a stall shower AND a soaking tub, you've got the best of both worlds! AND THE BUILDING? EVEN MORE TO LOVE! The Excelsior offers the conveniences that make city living a whole lot easier: Part-time doorman and attentive building staff Elevator 24-hour laundry room Fully equipped 24-hour FITNESS CENTER Package reception and package room PET-FRIENDLY living! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Let's talk about living at 45 West 81st Street, because this location is SOMETHING SPECIAL!CENTRAL PARK is less than half a block away! Morning jogs, afternoon picnics, beautiful scenery, concerts, seasonal events, winter ice skating, the Central Park Zoo, and even the beloved carousel. It's all practically in your backyard!And directly across the street? The AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY and Hayden Planetarium!Love the arts? Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, and New York Philharmonic are all nearby. Add in the Upper West Side's incredible restaurants, charming cafs, shopping, and neighborhood favorites, and you've got a pretty wonderful place to call home. GETTING AROUND? EASY! The B and C trains at 81st Street, the 1 train at 79th Street, and multiple convenient bus lines make exploring the rest of Manhattan a breeze.But with this much to enjoy right outside your door, you might find yourself wanting to stay in the neighborhood! THREE BEDROOMS. TWO BATHROOMS. ONE INCREDIBLE NEW YORK HOME! A beautifully renovated 15th-floor apartment with a spacious winged layout, unobstructed southern skyline views, a private en-suite bathroom, fantastic building amenities, and CENTRAL PARK practically at your doorstep.Seriously, what's not to love?! COME SEE IT FOR YOURSELF! Private showings are available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY during listed times. In-person and live video tours are available upon request.Email today to schedule your tour of 45 West 81st Street!You've heard that expression about a NEW YORK MINUTE, right?Well, there's a reason they say it.DON'T BLINK. THIS ONE WON'T WAIT! BOND New York Properties is a licensed real estate broker that proudly supports equal housing opportunity.
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 63/100 · Fairly complete
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Details13/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
- No points: No size0/2
- No points: No move-in date0/2
- No points: No lease length0/1
- Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
- Full points: Description of 578 words3/3
True cost7/15
- No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1923, 145 homes)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 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
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Fees and terms
First month $10,950, a one-month deposit $10,950 (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 $10,950/mo, 3% below the median asking rent for 3-bedroom rentals in Upper West Side (Central).
- Median here
- $11,250/mo
- 23 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $8,475–$14,750
- The middle half of listings
Priced in line with 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
- NeighborhoodUpper West Side (Central)Housing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10024Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for rent in 10024147 homes for rent
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- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- 81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryC B4 min walk
- 86 StC B8 min walk
- 79 St18 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 3
- P.S. 009 Sarah Andersonelementary, grades PK-5240 m
- M.S. 243 Center Schoolmiddle240 m
- The Urban Assembly School for Green Careershigh, grades 9-12310 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
145 units · 15 floors · built 1923 · 5 more homes listed here
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)45 West 81st Street · BBL 1-01195-7501 · built 1923 · 145 units
- Building type
- Condominium
- Open HPD violations
- None
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- May have stabilized units
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations. Condo records cover the whole building.
See the full building recordPublic 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.


































