--- title: "51 West 81st Street #3A, New York City, NY 10024" description: "51 West 81st Street #3A, New York City, NY 10024 — Upper West Side, New York City, NY. Listing Price $749,000. In contract 10/15/2026. 1 bed, 1 bath Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $11,235 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10024/51-west-81st-street-3a-ny-10024" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-10-15T21:58:06.748Z" status: "Pending" --- # 51 West 81st Street #3A, New York City, NY 10024 Upper West Side, New York City, NY Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC Last updated: October 15, 2026, 5:58 PM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $749,000 - **Status**: In contract 10/15/2026 In Contract/Lease Signed indicates an offer has been made and accepted by the seller/landlord, with the deal pending completion. - **Beds**: 1 - **Baths**: 1 - **Common Charges**: $1,042 / 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**: $749,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$11,235* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $737,765 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $11,235 — 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 (6) ![51 West 81st Street #3A, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 1 of 6](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/c2ac28eb-bafb-45d8-a414-4a4bf45121d4.jpg) ![51 West 81st Street #3A, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 2 of 6](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/64328292-6336-4db4-9015-a88441dd8e17.jpg) ![51 West 81st Street #3A, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 3 of 6](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/0c4b07ed-c49c-431b-9a76-2c0d3a7976a8.jpg) ![51 West 81st Street #3A, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 4 of 6](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/df61bb2f-7da9-4be1-a3df-572f52935555.jpg) ![51 West 81st Street #3A, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 5 of 6](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/9bdf9f0e-089e-42a9-8909-db05efb76efb.jpg) ![51 West 81st Street #3A, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 6 of 6](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/c788949d-7ca8-47b8-b85d-4712c265ba56.jpg) ## Property Overview Designer Pied-à-Terre at The Galaxy Designed by acclaimed interior designer Kelly Giesen, this remarkable residence is a masterclass in thoughtful, space-conscious design, where every inch has been carefully considered without sacrificing warmth, elegance, or functionality. Situated in the iconic Galaxy, this small, delightful 1-bedroom home enjoys 9-foot ceilings, oversized picture windows, and leafy treetop views overlooking beautiful turn-of-the-century architecture. Every architectural element was thoughtfully curated, from antique doors and mirrored cabinets, to bespoke moldings. The open kitchen, dining, and living areas flow seamlessly together, creating a home that lives far larger than it's footprint! The custom kitchen is as functional as it is beautiful, featuring signature backlit cabinets, handcrafted cabinetry, integrated Viking, Miele, and Sub-Zero (hidden!) under-cabinet fridge and dishwasher, and elegant Calacatta Gold marble countertops and backsplash. Bathed in natural light, the living room is anchored by a striking custom reclaimed mantel that lends warmth and character to the space. Residents of The Galaxy enjoy exceptional white-glove service, including a full-time doorman, concierge, resident manager, and one of the Upper West Side's most spectacular landscaped roof decks with sweeping city views. The hallways were recently renovated. There are washer/dryers on every floor. Ideally positioned directly across from the American Museum of Natural History and moments from Central Park, Riverside Park, Lincoln Center, and the neighborhood's celebrated dining and shopping, this is an extraordinary opportunity to own a truly distinctive designer home in one of the Upper West Side's most coveted full-service cooperatives. Pets, gifting, co-purchase, pied a terre permitted case by case with board approval. This is a broker owned apartment. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Co-op - **Beds**: 1 - **Baths**: 1 - **Rooms**: 3 - **Stories**: 13 - **Year Built**: 1905 - **Common Charges**: $1,042 / Monthly - **Listed On**: Oct 15, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 2 Days ### Residence Features - Building Other - Building Roof Deck - City ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$4,829 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($149,800), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $3,787 - **Common Charges**: $1,042 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Sales and market data ### Recent sales 11 apartments at Galaxy 51 have recorded sales since October 2021, the most recent for $637,500 in September 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices. | Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [10E](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10024/51-west-81st-street-10e-ny-10024) (Apartment) | Studio | — | $637,500 | — | September 18, 2026 | MLS | | 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 - **This home**: $749,000 - **Median sold price**: $720,000 - **Difference**: +$29,000 (+4%) - **Comparable sales**: 3 - **Sales from**: October 2024 – April 2025 - **Middle half of those sales**: $692,500 – $784,500 Based on one-bedroom sales at Galaxy 51. Square footage is recorded for only 1 of these 3 sales (33%), 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. ### How these sales were negotiated - **Sale-to-list price**: 98% (3 sales) - **Sold below asking**: 67% (3 sales) - **Typical time to find a buyer**: 110 days (3 sales) Based on one-bedroom sales at Galaxy 51 with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric. ### Price trend Median sale price, co-op one-bedroom sales in Upper West Side | Year | Median sold price | Sales | | --- | --- | --- | | 2016 | $780,000 | 19 | | 2017 | $749,000 | 126 | | 2018 | $739,500 | 153 | | 2019 | $752,500 | 102 | | 2020 | $746,250 | 82 | | 2021 | $731,250 | 190 | | 2022 | $760,000 | 214 | | 2023 | $750,000 | 136 | | 2024 | $770,000 | 138 | | 2025 | $765,000 | 174 | | 2026 YTD | $750,000 | 99 | Based on recorded co-op one-bedroom sales in Upper West Side. 2026 is year-to-date. Sales data through September 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. [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 3A Review the recorded listing activity for 51 West 81ST Street, Unit 3A, including asking-price changes and prior market dates. | Date | Price | Listing event | | --- | --- | --- | | October 15, 2026 | $749,000 | Listing removed from the market | | October 15, 2026 | $749,000 | Entered contract | | October 15, 2026 | $749,000 | Listed for sale by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC | | August 3, 2026 | $749,000 | Entered contract | | July 16, 2026 | $749,000 | Listed for sale by Douglas Elliman Real Estate | ## 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 0 active listings. - **Year Built**: 1905 - **Active Units**: 0 - **Floors**: 13 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/galaxy-51) ### Available Residences — For Sale (3) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [3A](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10024/51-west-81st-street-3a-ny-10024) | 1 | 1 | — | — | $749,000 — In contract | Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC | Oct 15, 2026 | 2 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 | 192 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 | 119 days | ### Recently Sold (2) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Sold Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Sold Date | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [5A](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10024/51-west-81st-street-a-5A-ny-10024) | Studio | 1 | 512 sqft | $1,221 | $625,000 | Sothebys International Realty | Nov 3, 2025 | Mar 26, 2026 | | [10E](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10024/51-west-81st-street-10e-ny-10024) | Studio | 1 | — | — | $637,500 | Corcoran Group | Mar 27, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 | ## Upper West Side Overview of Upper West Side [Explore Upper West Side](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/upper-west-side) · [All Neighborhoods](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods) ### Nearby Upper West Side - [Central Park real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/central-park) - [Upper East Side real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/upper-east-side) - [Morningside Heights real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/morningside-heights) - [Hells Kitchen real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/hells-kitchen) - [Theater District real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/theater-district) - [East Harlem real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/east-harlem) ## Related Links - [Galaxy 51 — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/galaxy-51) - [Upper West Side neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/upper-west-side) - [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) - [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) --- > RLS IDX Data display by Real Estate Rebate Team. 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