--- title: "581 ACADEMY Street #5B, New York City, NY 10034" description: "581 ACADEMY Street #5B, New York City, NY 10034 — Inwood, New York City, NY. Listing Price $499,000. 2 bed, 1 bath, 756 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $7,485 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10034/581-academy-street-5b-ny-10034" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-09-18T21:26:18.199Z" status: "Active" --- # 581 ACADEMY Street #5B, New York City, NY 10034 Inwood, New York City, NY Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC Last updated: September 18, 2026, 5:26 PM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $499,000 - **Beds**: 2 - **Baths**: 1 - **Sqft**: 756 - **Common Charges**: $759 / mo - **Price per Sqft**: $660 - **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**: $499,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$7,485* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $491,515 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $7,485 — 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) ![581 ACADEMY Street #5B, New York City, NY 10034 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/ce2fbe0b-c2c2-41e6-9061-c02f693a9a30.jpg) ![581 ACADEMY Street #5B, New York City, NY 10034 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/bf4fc5c1-45a0-4a37-958e-7c7f6b6747ee.jpg) ![581 ACADEMY Street #5B, New York City, NY 10034 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/8709b241-374e-4067-af0b-9427106f89de.jpg) ![581 ACADEMY Street #5B, New York City, NY 10034 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/ee079545-e737-479f-b994-3933f709fb7b.jpg) ![581 ACADEMY Street #5B, New York City, NY 10034 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/b4b28898-c855-445c-9321-0a5a8d22d58a.jpg) ![581 ACADEMY Street #5B, New York City, NY 10034 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/3e32881a-8a4e-4b23-8218-6e14b768235b.jpg) ![581 ACADEMY Street #5B, New York City, NY 10034 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/16966483-453c-4d05-a69e-86e837cd75bf.jpg) ![581 ACADEMY Street #5B, New York City, NY 10034 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/f3f995e7-ae16-4c02-888c-d823f22f6f6d.jpg) ![581 ACADEMY Street #5B, New York City, NY 10034 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/63b6528d-2bf2-4dc4-bc1f-0714378bc70a.jpg) ![581 ACADEMY Street #5B, New York City, NY 10034 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/759f1a8e-cf57-4c91-85a1-404c7efb1d78.jpg) ## Property Overview Top Floor Sun Filled 2Bed Condo Jewel! Picture yourself in this truly unique 2 bedroom 1 Bath condominium, which is filled with abundant light throughout the day. This postwar apartment features South and West facing views with oversized windows, skylights in the kitchen, and interior ceiling windows in both bedrooms, to maximize airflow and light throughout this apartment. As you enter into the living room, you'll immediately notice warm wooden floors, handcrafted built-ins throughout this home, beginning the with the custom shelving and storage cabinets, home office desk/work station, and a well situated dining table (for seating up to 5- 6) flowing from the ample sized windowed kitchen. The hallway is filled with even more shelving and storage for your library of books, vinyl records, CD/DVD's, shoes, etc., all with soft close drawers. There are even built-in laundry hampers and an iron board station. All custom built-ins and details were hand crafted by a master woodworker using maple wood. The generously sized primary bedroom has two South facing windows and has an ample sized closet, built-in dressers and even a night stand. It is spacious enough to accommodate a king sized bed. The second bedroom has two Westerly facing windows giving you sunny afternoon views of the Met Cloisters and is spacious enough to accommodate a queen sized bed, and also boasts built-in for all your storage needs. This home also features a Nest controlled central a/c & heating system, flush mounted ceiling speakers throughout, recessed, dimmable LED ceiling lights, soundproofing around the ceilings, floors and walls, and even City-quiet (double pane) windows to provide you with peace and tranquility. High speed Internet, Basic Cable from Spectrum with 10 free streaming channels is offered for an additional $60 per month added onto common charges. 581 Academy Street is a postwar, elevator building, with a live-in superintendent and central laundry facilities. Your new home is just moments away from Fort Tyron Park, Inwood Hill Park, and Highbridge Park, and the Met Cloisters. There are plenty of neighborhood dining options, and the A express train or the local 1 train are just a 7 minute walk. Subletting is permitted immediately in this condo, and pets are allowed. E-mail or Call for your appointment today! Taxes are reflective of primary residence with Condo Abatement. They are $439.79 without the abatement. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Condominium - **Beds**: 2 - **Baths**: 1 - **Rooms**: 4 - **Sqft**: 756 sqft - **Stories**: 5 - **Year Built**: 1925 - **Price per Sqft**: $660 - **Common Charges**: $759 / Monthly - **Listed On**: Sep 18, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 1 Days ### Residence Features - Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft - Storage ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$3,282 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($99,800), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $2,523 - **Common Charges**: $759 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Sales and market data ### Recent sales 5 apartments at Academy Twins have recorded sales since September 2021, the most recent for $270,000 in April 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices. | Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 4B (Apartment) | — | 832 | $270,000 | $325/ft² | April 24, 2026 | City record | | 5C (Apartment) | — | 594 | $369,000 | $621/ft² | November 4, 2025 | City record | | 1D (Apartment) | 1 | 680 | $390,000 | $574/ft² | March 24, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 1G (Apartment) | — | 785 | $390,000 | $497/ft² | November 14, 2024 | City record | | 1A (Apartment) | — | 913 | $476,580 | $522/ft² | February 28, 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. Sales data through April 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 Academy Twins](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/academy-twins) ## About The Building ### Academy Twins Inwood · Condominium 581 ACADEMY Street, New York, NY 10034 A building in Inwood, currently featuring 1 active listing. - **Year Built**: 1925 - **Active Units**: 1 - **Floors**: 5 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/academy-twins) ### Available Residences — For Sale (1) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [5B](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10034/581-academy-street-5b-ny-10034) | 2 | 1 | 756 sqft | $660 | $499,000 | Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC | Sep 18, 2026 | 1 days | ## Inwood Overview of Inwood [Explore Inwood](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/inwood) · [All Neighborhoods](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods) ### Nearby Inwood - [Marble Hill real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/marble-hill) ## Related Links - [Academy Twins — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/academy-twins) - [Inwood neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/inwood) - [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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