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Rent/Lease Apartment 981 Columbus Ave
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- Lease negotiation: full terms, renewals, expansion options
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- Risk mitigation against hidden pitfalls
Cost Savings
- Negotiate 30+ leasing points to prevent hidden costs
- Save 10–15% on total leasing costs
- Save 100–200 hours filtering unviable spaces
- Property access via broker databases and networks (off-market, subleases, future availability)
Alone or With Other Brokers
- Managing agents owe fiduciary duty to landlords, seeking maximum price and terms rather than tenant savings.
- Inherent conflict of interest as most brokers represent landlords
- Risk of weaker terms and overlooked hidden costs
- Heavy workload falls on you while best spaces are missed
981 Columbus Ave Property Overview
| Building Address: | 981 Columbus Ave, New York NY 10025 |
| Zip Code: | 10025 |
| Neighborhood: | Upper West Side |
| Borough: | Manhattan |
| Stories: | 0 |
| Year Built: | 1900 |
| Building Class: | B |
981 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NYC
Built in 1900 with subsequent alterations in 1991, this 5-story walk-up apartment building spans 79,340 square feet and occupies a 20,183-square-foot lot in Manhattan Valley. The structure contains 138 units and is classified as a C7 building (Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores). Architecturally referenced in contextual records of the area, it carries dual addresses as 73 West 108th Street and reflects Upper West Side development patterns of the early 20th century.
Key ownership transactions include a $3.48 million acquisition in 2010, with current estimated annual property taxes of $71,693. The building's brick construction and mixed-use designation align with neighborhood characteristics documented in preservation discussions.
981 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NYC is also known by an alternate address: 73 W 108th St. This building is situated in the Manhattan Valley neighborhood, with a zip code of 10025. Constructed in 1900, it features five stories and contains 138 units. The building class is designated as a Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7).
Building Amenities at 981 Columbus Ave, Manhattan, NYC:
- Air Conditioning
- High Speed Internet Access
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
- Proximity to Morningside Park, Dana Discovery Center, and Marcus Garvey Park
981 Columbus Ave, located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City, offers office space for rent. The building contains 79,340 square feet of Class B office space. It was constructed in 1900 and contains a total of 138 units.
At 981 Columbus Ave, Manhattan, NYC, internet services are typically provided by major providers in the area. Some of the top internet providers in Manhattan include:
Optimum: Known for high speeds.
Spectrum: Offers cable services with speeds up to 1 Gbps, popular for bundle deals.
Verizon Fios: Known for high speeds, starting at 300 Mbps and reaching up to 2 Gbps with strong customer service.
Astound Broadband Powered by RCN: Offers both cable and fiber services with unlimited data.
Other providers like T-Mobile Home Internet, Starry, and satellite options are also available.
Transportation & Cross Streets
Address: 981 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
Subway Access
- Cathedral Parkway (110 St): A/B/C Lines (0.2 mile walk, ~4 mins)
Bus Routes
- Nearby stops: M104, M20, M5, Q32
- Bus stops: Columbus Av/W 61 St (1 min walk), Broadway/W 61 St (3 min walk)
Airports
- LaGuardia (LGA): 7.7 miles, ~17 mins drive
- Newark Liberty (EWR): 17.0 miles, ~28 mins drive
Cross Streets
Nearest major intersections: Columbus Ave & W 108th St area (exact cross street not specified in available data)
- The Mandell School leased 45,000 SF at 795 Columbus Ave
- William F. Ryan Community Health Center leased 23,178 SF at 801 Amsterdam Ave
- Higher Ground Education leased 10,976 SF at 775 Columbus Avenue
- Barney's Co-Op leased 10,000 SF at 2139 Broadway
- Garden of Eden leased 4,565 SF at 2780 Broadway
- Riverside Physical Therapy NYC PLLC leased 1,750 SF at 2495 Broadway
- Dr. Steinberg leased 800 SF at 127 West 79th St
- Associated Supermarket leased 13,209 SF at 801 Amsterdam Ave
- Congregation Habonim leased 10,030 SF at 101 West End Ave
- Brooks Brothers leased 9,300 SF at 1930 Broadway
- Duane Reade leased 7,360 SF at 380 Amsterdam Ave
- Modell's Sporting Goods leased 7,316 SF at 350 Amsterdam Ave
- Imagine Swimming leased 7,000 SF at 752 West End Avenue
- iPlzaza Salon leased 4,691 SF at 400 West 63rd St
- Candle West leased 4,400 SF at 2427 Broadway
- 160 Restaurant Concepts leased 3,500 SF at 160 Riverside Blvd
- Toga Bike Shop leased 3,100 SF at 110 West End Ave
TPG Rewards Testimonial
To whom it may concern,
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Mr. Sunderland is a knowledgeable real estate professional who I recommend without any reservation.
Sincerely,
John S Galinos,President and CEO,
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111 John Street,27th Floor
New York, NY 10038.