--- title: "15 West 81st Street #8J, New York City, NY 10024" description: "15 West 81st Street #8J, New York City, NY 10024 — Upper West Side, New York City, NY. Listing Price $2,275,000. In contract 6/11/2026. 2 bed, 2 bath Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $34,125 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10024/15-west-81st-street-j-8J-ny-10024" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" status: "Pending" --- # 15 West 81st Street #8J, New York City, NY 10024 Upper West Side, New York City, NY Courtesy of Compass ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $2,275,000 - **Status**: In contract 6/11/2026 In Contract/Lease Signed indicates an offer has been made and accepted by the seller/landlord, with the deal pending completion. - **Beds**: 2 - **Baths**: 2 - **Common Charges**: $3,757 / mo - **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible ## The Private Brokerage Advantage As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction. - **Contract Purchase Price**: $2,275,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$34,125* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $2,240,875 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $34,125 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.* [Request a private tour](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) · [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) ## Photos (10) ![15 West 81st Street #8J, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/36b3cc4e-f9fb-4a0d-be56-696fa953e1a7.jpg) ![15 West 81st Street #8J, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/98f901b9-fd74-49eb-be02-0aaf902eeda1.png) ![15 West 81st Street #8J, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/c685568e-54aa-41ae-ad49-82a4293245fc.jpg) ![15 West 81st Street #8J, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/83942c1f-bce6-4877-933d-a4fbaf7f0dda.jpg) ![15 West 81st Street #8J, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/b8d731e1-8ede-4109-8edb-97d7ae350811.jpg) ![15 West 81st Street #8J, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/5aca5288-d4a9-4be9-a716-a1486f3723ac.jpg) ![15 West 81st Street #8J, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/1b97d60f-1077-4515-9883-026acee353b8.jpg) ![15 West 81st Street #8J, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/8be55248-6133-4474-b06f-dbbda313eb03.jpg) ![15 West 81st Street #8J, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/ee1178ea-cf38-410d-9b58-12943c01b270.jpg) ![15 West 81st Street #8J, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/561398fb-5ec2-44d8-8782-696a785af7a4.jpg) ## Property Overview A perfectly renovated, sun kissed 4.5 residence at 15 West 81st Street, the famed Emery Roth landmark building. This residence is a true corner apartment with no neighbors in any direction. This apartment features a classic pre-war layout with Southern, Eastern, and Western exposures providing beautiful sun and open sky views through 13 windows. The center entrance foyer leads you to a grandly proportioned 23' × 16' corner living room which is ideal for entertaining. The living room has both southern and open western exposures providing beautiful sunlight all day long. The mint renovated eat-in kitchen features solid wood, custom cabinetry, a classic subway tiled backsplash, and high-end appliances including a SubZero fridge, a Thermador range, and a Bosch dishwasher. The kitchen stretches into the comfortable dining alcove boasting an enormous picture window with beautiful light and quintessential New York views. The gracious layout provides a complete separation between the living areas and the bedroom wing. The massive corner primary suite measures 19' × 14' and boasts sunny but quiet southern and eastern exposures. A custom built walk-in closet like no other measures nearly 6 x 9 feet accommodating the largest of wardrobes. The windowed en-suite bath has been superbly renovated featuring floor to ceiling travertine style stone with a stylish glass in lay pattern, an oversized rain shower with a warm sandstone floor, a custom vanity, radiant heat floors and the best chrome fixtures and finishes. The generous second bedroom measures nearly 16 x 12 ‘ and boasts sunny southern exposures and an incredible outfitted walk-in closet where the washer/dryer is located. The windowed en-suite bath is perfectly renovated featuring travertine, a custom vanity, radiant heated flooring and a deep soaking tub. Other features of this residence include new solid oak floors throughout, solid wood doors with stylish hardware, through the wall AC, new windows, and of course the best elements of a pre-war home including high, beamed ceilings, grand proportions, and an abundance of closet space. 15 West 81st Street is a long-established white glove coop with a reputation for stellar service and is located on one of the most sought- after blocks in Manhattan just off Central Park West and across from the Museum of Natural History and the Rose Planetarium. Modern building amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, bike room, playroom, and separate storage rooms for owners. 50% financing permitted and a 2% flip tax payable by the purchaser. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Co-op - **Beds**: 2 - **Baths**: 2 - **Rooms**: 4 - **Stories**: 16 - **Year Built**: 1930 - **Common Charges**: $3,756.5 / Monthly - **Listed On**: May 28, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 112 Days ### Residence Features - Wall Unit(s) - Wall Furnace - Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed - Common On Floor - Common Area - In Unit - Private Outdoor Space Under 60 Sqft - Built-in Features - Crown Molding - Entrance Foyer - Eat-in Kitchen - High Ceilings - Soaking Tub - Walk-In Closet(s) - Hardwood ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$15,260 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($455,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $11,504 - **Common Charges**: $3,757 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Sales and market data ### How this price compares - **This home**: $2,275,000 - **Median sold price**: $1,400,000 - **Difference**: +$875,000 (+62.5%) - **Comparable sales**: 275 - **Sales from**: September 2024 – July 2026 - **Middle half of those sales**: $1,150,000 – $1,800,009 Based on co-op two-bedroom sales in Upper West Side. Square footage is recorded for only 62 of these 275 sales (23%), so no price per square foot is shown for this group. Co-op sales rarely carry a floor area, and a figure drawn from a handful of them would not describe the rest. This building has not had enough comparable sales of its own in the period to support a median, so the benchmark is drawn from Upper West Side instead. ### How these sales were negotiated - **Sale-to-list price**: 97.6% (252 sales) - **Sold below asking**: 66% (252 sales) - **Typical time to find a buyer**: 72 days (263 sales) - **Typical time to close**: 88 days (261 sales) Based on co-op two-bedroom sales in Upper West Side with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric. These are two separate periods measured on different clocks — time to find a buyer, and time from agreed deal to closing. They are medians of different sets of sales and do not add together into a single "days on market" figure. ### Price trend Median sale price, co-op two-bedroom sales in Upper West Side | Year | Median sold price | Sales | | --- | --- | --- | | 2016 | $1,400,000 | 21 | | 2017 | $1,525,000 | 134 | | 2018 | $1,475,000 | 144 | | 2019 | $1,472,500 | 144 | | 2020 | $1,351,200 | 78 | | 2021 | $1,350,000 | 222 | | 2022 | $1,500,000 | 195 | | 2023 | $1,395,000 | 142 | | 2024 | $1,446,500 | 144 | | 2025 | $1,390,000 | 151 | | 2026 YTD | $1,395,000 | 85 | Based on recorded co-op two-bedroom sales in Upper West Side. 2026 is year-to-date. Sales data through July 2026. Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for. ## Price and Property History for 15 West 81st Street, Unit 8J Review the recorded listing activity for 15 West 81st Street, Unit 8J, including asking-price changes and prior market dates. - **Entered contract**: June 11, 2026 | Date | Price | Listing event | | --- | --- | --- | | June 11, 2026 | $2,275,000 | Entered contract | | May 13, 2026 | $2,275,000 | Listed for sale by Compass | ## Potential NYC Second-Home Tax This property may be subject to New York City’s non-primary residence surcharge if it is not used as a qualifying primary residence. The surcharge is based on the NYC Department of Finance market value, not the listing price. 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