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Lease Apartment 250 West 81st Street

Rent Apartment 250 West 81st Street Property Overview

Building Address: 250 West 81st Street, New York NY 10024
Building Alternate Address: 250 W 81st St
Zip Code:10024
Neighborhood:Upper West Side
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:18
Year Built:
Building Class:B


250 West 81st Street is an 18-story residential building located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC. Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, it reflects the pre-war aesthetic of its historic neighbors with limestone and brick facades.

The building features a two-story base of rusticated Indiana limestone with brick trim, matching the scale of nearby low-rise buildings. Above this base, the facade transitions to marble-gray brick trimmed with limestone. Setbacks above the tenth floor include terraces offering Hudson River views.

The building's amenities span 6,000 square feet and include a library lounge, fitness center, children's playroom, golf simulator room, multi-purpose sports court, bicycle storage, and a state-of-the-art music recording studio. Two common rooftop terraces provide dining, seating, and barbeque areas.

The building's elegant entrance on 81st Street leads to an intimate oval lobby with white marble floors, wood-paneled walls, a vaulted ceiling, and a marble-trimmed fireplace.

Construction on the site began in 2017, with the building rising above ground that year. It is a collaboration between Alchemy Properties and the Carlyle Group.

250 West 81st Street, Manhattan, NYC


250 West 81st Street offers a range of luxurious amenities:

  • 24-hour Lobby Attendant and Concierge
  • Wellness and Recreation
    • Children's Playroom
    • Fitness Center with Technogym and Peloton equipment
    • Multi-Purpose Sports Court with basketball hoop
    • Golf Simulator Room
  • Shared Outdoor Space
    • Rooftop Sky Terrace with outdoor grill and views of Midtown and the Hudson River
  • Creative Spaces
    • Music Recording and Practice Studio
    • Library Lounge with outdoor patio and catering kitchen

250 West 81st Street is a residential building located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC. It is an 18-story condominium designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, completed in 2019. The building features a mix of pre-war architectural styles with modern amenities.

Amenities:

  • 24-hour doorman service
  • Concierge
  • Fitness center with Technogym and Peloton equipment
  • Multi-purpose sports court
  • Children's playroom
  • Golf simulator room
  • Music recording and practice studio
  • Library lounge with outdoor patio
  • Rooftop sky terrace

Location Highlights:

  • Proximity to Riverside Park and Central Park
  • Access to the American Museum of Natural History
  • Nearby shopping and dining options, including Zabar's, Citarella, and Fairway Market
  • Convenient transportation via the 1 Train and CitiBikes

Building Details:

  • Year Built: 2019
  • Stories: 18
  • Residences: 31 units
  • Architect: Robert A.M. Stern
  • Developer: Alchemy Properties

Internet providers available at 250 West 81st Street, Manhattan, NYC:

  • Verizon Fios: Offers fiber internet with speeds up to 2.3 Gbps. Coverage is extensive in Manhattan, including the Upper West Side.
  • Astound Broadband Powered by RCN: Provides both cable and fiber services with speeds up to 1.5 Gbps. Coverage is widespread but may vary in certain areas.
  • Spectrum: Offers cable internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps. Spectrum has nearly ubiquitous coverage in the Upper West Side.
  • Earthlink Fiber: Offers fiber internet with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps, covering a significant portion of the Upper West Side.
  • T-Mobile Home Internet: Known for high customer satisfaction, though specific speeds may vary.

250 West 81st Street is located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC. The building is situated near several major transportation options, including the 1 Train and excellent bus services. CitiBikes are also available nearby for convenient cycling.

The cross streets for this location are West 81st Street and Broadway. The area is known for its excellent walkability and transit accessibility, with a walk score of 100 and a transit score of 100.

Residents can enjoy easy access to iconic locations like Central Park and Riverside Park, as well as popular shopping and dining spots such as Zabar's, Citarella, and Fairway Market.

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