--- title: "51 West 81st Street #10E, New York City, NY 10024" description: "51 West 81st Street #10E, New York City, NY 10024 — Upper West Side, New York City, NY. Listing Price $649,000. In contract 6/14/2026. Studio bed, 1 bath Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $9,735 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10024/51-west-81st-street-10e-ny-10024" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" status: "Pending" --- # 51 West 81st Street #10E, New York City, NY 10024 Upper West Side, New York City, NY Courtesy of Corcoran Group ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $649,000 - **Status**: In contract 6/14/2026 In Contract/Lease Signed indicates an offer has been made and accepted by the seller/landlord, with the deal pending completion. - **Beds**: Studio - **Baths**: 1 - **Common Charges**: $1,017 / 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**: $649,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$9,735* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $639,265 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $9,735 — 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) ![51 West 81st Street #10E, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/19601e27-5958-456e-a283-a0648af70b98.jpg) ![51 West 81st Street #10E, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/648fc443-3f6b-463e-ac2a-8a61fdb2ea7c.jpg) ![51 West 81st Street #10E, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/593b1575-ea08-4fc9-a3d5-31cdc4f4a40f.jpg) ![51 West 81st Street #10E, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/5aaf0c1f-5e53-497c-b61d-bc9318d9aff6.jpg) ![51 West 81st Street #10E, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/a0159549-e182-474a-bdef-86b436bbc1e0.jpg) ![51 West 81st Street #10E, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/75477e33-fea9-4b70-bb4d-e4ac6e6bc42c.jpg) ![51 West 81st Street #10E, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/8a93c453-88c2-45cd-9a5b-3a3369e095b3.jpg) ![51 West 81st Street #10E, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/1c3a289c-db4a-42fb-b316-86504ad969b7.jpg) ![51 West 81st Street #10E, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/0e6db51d-6c51-49cc-be42-a1379b42e943.jpg) ![51 West 81st Street #10E, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/63c512c1-6252-4d5a-a373-e9733010a3da.jpg) ## Property Overview Welcome to The Galaxy at 51 West 81st Street, Unit 10E, nestled on the vibrant Upper West Side across the street from the stunning Museum of Natural History and the Hayden Planetarium. Central Park is at the end of the block! This charming and very spacious studio offers a blend of original prewar detail and hardwood flooring, elevated by modern comforts. You'll be captivated by the high ceilings and large windows bathing the space in natural light. The decorative fireplace and transoms add a touch of old world elegance to the beautifully maintained living space. The modern kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, boasting state-of-the-art features and an open layout that effortlessly transitions into the living and dining area, making it an exceptional space for entertaining. Unit 10E offers practical convenience with ample storage space and cooling from the window unit to ensure comfort year-round. The unit glows with excellence from the kitchen to the bathroom, which also features a window, enhancing the natural light throughout. In addition to closets, several storage spaces are above the closets and surrounding the decorative fireplace. This home is a quiet and peaceful oasis. For your building amenities, enjoy the luxury of a roof deck with multiple seating areas where you can soak in the panoramic views of the city skyline. The building offers a part-time doorperson service, a very helpful staff, and resident manager, enhancing peace of mind. There is a washer/dryer on every floor, so convenient! Pet lovers will rejoice knowing this residence welcomes pets, and nearby dog runs make it easy for your furry friends to call this home their own. There is bicycle storage. Elevators were updated and hallways and laundry area in the past few months.. This is a fully established coop (1979) in excellent financial condition. Situated in a prime location, residents will find easy access to several parks, eclectic dining options, Zabar's and Citarella, and local attractions, making everyday errands or spontaneous outings a breeze. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this quintessential New York City lifestyle. Reach out today to schedule your personal tour and envision your new life at 51 West 81st Street! Pied-a-terres and co purchases allowed subject to board approval. 80% financing allowed. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Co-op - **Baths**: 1 - **Rooms**: 2 - **Stories**: 13 - **Year Built**: 1905 - **Common Charges**: $1,017 / Monthly - **Listed On**: Mar 27, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 160 Days ### Residence Features - Building Other - Building Roof Deck - Dining Area - High Ceilings - Storage - Dishwasher - Washer Dryer Allowed - City ## Sales Evidence ### Recent closed sales 10 apartments at Galaxy 51 have recorded sales since September 2021, the most recent for $625,000 in March 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices. | Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 5A (Apartment) | Studio | 512 | $625,000 | $1,221/ft² | March 26, 2026 | City record | | 12G (Apartment) | 1 | 500 | $849,000 | $1,698/ft² | April 15, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 5A (Apartment) | Studio | — | $610,000 | — | November 27, 2024 | City record · MLS | | 7L (Apartment) | 1 | — | $720,000 | — | November 26, 2024 | City record · MLS | | 5G (Apartment) | Studio | 450 | $632,500 | $1,406/ft² | November 15, 2024 | City record · MLS | | 4L (Apartment) | 1 | — | $665,000 | — | October 24, 2024 | City record · MLS | | 11E (Apartment) | — | — | $660,000 | — | June 28, 2023 | City record | | 5K/6K/6L (Apartment) | 4 | — | $2,945,000 | — | April 28, 2023 | City record · MLS | | PHA/B (Apartment) | 1 | — | $2,300,000 | — | February 6, 2023 | MLS | | 2K (Apartment) | — | — | $1,050,000 | — | October 4, 2022 | City record | Every row is a recorded transaction, including ancillary spaces such as storage and staff rooms where they were sold separately. Those are excluded from the benchmark below. ### How this price compares The median closed price for comparable studio sales at Galaxy 51 is $625,000, based on 3 sales between November 2024 and March 2026. This home is asking $649,000, $24,000 above that median. The middle half of those sales closed between $617,500 and $628,750. - **Median closed price**: $625,000 - **Middle half**: $617,500 – $628,750 - **Based on**: 3 studio sales at Galaxy 51 - **Period**: November 2024 – March 2026 Square footage is recorded for only 2 of these 3 sales (67%), 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. ### Price trend Median sold price for co-op studio sales in Upper West Side, 2016 to 2026. The series is held to one bedroom count and one ownership type for the same reason: an unfiltered median tracks which apartments sold, not what they were worth. | Year | Median sold price | Sales | | --- | --- | --- | | 2016 | $419,933 | 10 | | 2017 | $434,000 | 41 | | 2018 | $477,500 | 44 | | 2019 | $432,500 | 36 | | 2020 | $449,500 | 36 | | 2021 | $450,000 | 89 | | 2022 | $440,000 | 75 | | 2023 | $475,000 | 68 | | 2024 | $497,995 | 68 | | 2025 | $461,250 | 60 | | 2026 | $477,500 | 32 | This building does not have enough sales with a recorded floor area to chart its own price per square foot, which is usual for a co-op. The series above follows comparable homes across Upper West Side instead. 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. [See every recorded sale at Galaxy 51](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/galaxy-51) ## Price and Property History for 51 West 81ST Street, Unit 10E Review the recorded listing activity for 51 West 81ST Street, Unit 10E, including asking-price changes and prior market dates. - **Latest price change**: Reduced by $20,000, or 3%, on April 25, 2026 - **Originally listed**: March 27, 2026 at $669,000 | Date | Price | Listing event | | --- | --- | --- | | August 13, 2026 | $649,000 | Listing removed from the market | | June 14, 2026 | $649,000 | Entered contract | | April 25, 2026 | $649,000 | Asking price reduced by $20,000, or 3% | | March 27, 2026 | $669,000 | Listed for sale by Corcoran Group | ## Property Taxes This apartment is part of a co-op that is taxed as one lot shared across 112 apartments. The corporation’s 2026 property tax bill was $1,353,139 for the whole building. Shareholders cover it through their monthly maintenance rather than a separate bill for this unit. [See the full property tax history for Galaxy 51](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/galaxy-51) [How we source and calculate NYC property tax data](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/nyc-property-tax-data-methodology) ## About The Building ### Galaxy 51 Upper West Side · Stock Cooperative 51 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024 A building in Upper West Side, currently featuring 4 active listings. - **Year Built**: 1905 - **Total Units**: 4 - **Floors**: 13 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/galaxy-51) ### Available Residences — For Sale (4) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [10E](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10024/51-west-81st-street-10e-ny-10024) | Studio | 1 | — | — | $649,000 (-3.0%) — In contract | Corcoran Group | Mar 27, 2026 | 160 days | | [5A](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10024/51-west-81st-street-a-5A-ny-10024) | Studio | 1 | 512 sqft | $1,221 | $625,000 — In contract | Sothebys International Realty | Nov 3, 2025 | 304 days | | [2E](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10024/51-west-81st-street-e-2E-ny-10024) | Studio | 1 | — | — | $495,000 — In contract | Compass | Apr 8, 2026 | 148 days | | [6KL](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10024/51-west-81st-street-kl-6KL-ny-10024) | 4 | 3 | — | — | $3,450,000 — In contract | Corcoran Group | Jun 20, 2026 | 75 days | ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$4,299 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($129,800), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $3,282 - **Common Charges**: $1,017 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. 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