Building
The Galaxy
51 W 81st St, Manhattan, NY 10024

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The Galaxy 51 at 51 W 81st St is a 13 story co-op building in Upper West Side. It was built in 1905 and has 125 units.

Units

Unit
Status
Price
$609,667 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
51 W 81st St - #7LListed By CompassContract Signed$735,000-11-
51 W 81st St - #2EActive$549,000--1-View
51 W 81st St - #5AListed By CompassContract Signed$545,000-0.51-

Building
The Galaxy
51 W 81st St, Manhattan, NY 10024

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Building Amenities

Bike Room
Common Roof Deck
Elevator
Full-Time Doorman
Handyman
Heat Included
Hot Water Included
Laundry in Building
Laundry on Every Floor
Live-in Super

Building PoliciesUPDATED 08/01/2024

General Policies
Pet Policy: Pets Allowed
Rental/Sublet Policy: Allowed
Pied-a-Terre Policy: Allowed
Washer/Dryer Policy: Not Allowed
Sales & Financial Policies
Min Down Payment: 25%
Tax Deductibility: 35%
Transfer Fee (Flip Tax): Yes
Guarantors Policy: Allowed
Parental Purchasing Policy: Not Allowed
Co-Purchasing Policy: Allowed
Gifting Policy: Allowed
Open Houses Policy: Allowed
Policies are subject to change at the discretion of building management and may not apply to renters.

Building Facts

Building Overview
Property Type: Co-op
Building Size: Midrise
Access: Elevators [2]
Service Level: Part-Time Doorman
Year Built: 1905
Building Era: Pre-war
Year Last Altered: 1989
Building Class: D4
Owner: 51 WEST 81ST STREET C
Size & Dimensions
Units: 125
Stories: 13
Building Sq. Ft.: 101,145 Sq. Ft.
Lot Sq. Ft.: 10,216 Sq. Ft.
Building Width: 92 Ft.
Building Depth: 100 Ft.
Lot Width: 102.17 Ft.
Lot Depth: 100 Ft.
Buildings on Lot: 1
Zoning & Use
Zoning Districts: R10A
Land Use Category: D4
Residential Units: 125
Total Units: 125
Residential Area(SF): 94,145 Sq. Ft.
Commercial Area(SF): 7,000 Sq. Ft.
Location Details
Street Address: 51 W 81st St
Zip Code: 10024
Building Name: The Galaxy
Complex Name: -
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
Borough: Manhattan
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Districts
Community District: 107
City Council: 6
Police Precinct: 20
Fire Department: E074
Historic District: Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
School District: 03

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Schools

SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
P.S. 9 Sarah AndersonPublicPK-50.1 mi
8
Ms 243 Center SchoolPublic5-80.1 mi
8
Rodeph Sholom SchoolPrivatePK-80.2 mi
NR
Frank McCourt High SchoolPublic9-120.2 mi
4

P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson

PK-5, 0.1 mi, Public

8

Ms 243 Center School

5-8, 0.1 mi, Public

8

Rodeph Sholom School

PK-8, 0.2 mi, Private

NR

Frank McCourt High School

9-12, 0.2 mi, Public

4

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Updated as of Aug 1, 2024.