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51 W 81st St Apt 2E
Listing Notes
Welcome to The Galaxy, a sought-after Beaux-Arts co-op right across across the street from the Museum of Natural History, and down the block from Central Park. Nestled in the heart of the Upper West Side, this spacious studio is an extremely rare value find, offering plenty of living space for any need. Apartment Features: - SouthWestern Exposure - Abundance of Natural Lighting - 3 Large Closets - Built-In Murphy Bed - Eat-In Kitchen with Full Dining Area - Full Sized Gas Stove and Dishwasher - Comfortable and Spacious Open Living Room Area - Plenty of Kitchen Counter Space Building Amenities: - Newly Updated Elevators - Doorman/Attendant - Laundry on Every Floor - Pristine Lobby/Entry way - Bike Storage Available Neighborhood Features: - SECONDS from Central Park - Directly across the Street from The Museum of Natural History - Zabars only a few blocks away - 1, A, C, B, and D trains all within a few blocks - m79, BM2, m10 MTA Bus stops across the street - Citibikes one block over Co-op Policies: - Pied-a-terre Allowed on a case-by-case basis - Pet Friendly - Max 75% Financing - Co-purchasing allowed on a case-by-case basis
Market Insights
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- 12 nearby properties available for comparison.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- Square footage is missing, so valuation should lean more heavily on comps and condition.
Estimated Monthly Payment
Assumes 20% down, 7.00% APR over 30 years. Tax and insurance are national-average estimates — your lender quote will differ.
- Principal & interest$2,635
- Property tax (est.)$454
- Home insurance (est.)$165
Property Read
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 34 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 8, 2026
- Photos
- 13 photos
- Property type
- coop
- Status
- for sale
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1905
- Stories
- 13
- Total units
- 116
- Residential units
- 112
- Building area
- 2.32 ac
- Lot size
- 10,216 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family elevator buildings
- Building class
- D4
From NYC public records where available.