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$495,000

51 W 81st St Apt 2E

Manhattan, NY, 10024
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1Baths
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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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Nearby median$1139/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property sizeN/A
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Estimated Monthly Payment

Per month, all-in$3,253/mo

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

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Market Position12 nearby signals

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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

DoormanElevatorSecurity FeaturesElevatorOpen Concept Living

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.

Price History

May 4, 2026Initial record
$495,000for sale

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