The Beresford 7 W 81st St Unit 2 C New York, NY 10024
Upper West Side Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,700
Sq Ft
$4,465/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- City View
- 1-minute walk to 81 Street-Museum Of Natural History
- South Facing Home
- P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson Rated A
- 1 Fireplace
- 4-minute walk to Theodore Roosevelt Park
About This Home
As of May 2025Beresford Gem! Rarely available and truly special, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom south facing home with wonderful views is in Excellent Condition. The Beresford is one of the Upper West Side's finest Emery Roth buildings.
Apartment 2C is extraordinary in every sense; elegant, sophisticated, and exquisite are words that come to mind. From this high second floor apartment, there are wonderful views of The Rose Planetarium which is dramatically lit in the evening, the beautifully landscaped Theodore Roosevelt Park and Central Park. This incredible vantage point is also a front row seat to the festivities the evening before The Macys" Thanksgiving Day Parade, where West 81st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue is a staging area for the giant balloons.
One enters the apartment from the beautifully decorated private elevator landing into a gracious entrance gallery. Off of the gallery is the grand formal living room with WBFP. There are three oversized south facing windows affording wonderful natural light and glorious views of The Rose Planetarium, Theodore Roosevelt Park, and Central Park. This room has exquisite original architectural details including an ornate mantel, detailed plaster moldings, and hardwood floors. In addition, there are custom ceiling art and down lights strategically situated about the room.
The second bedroom is also accessed from the entrance gallery. This room has custom built-ins throughout, including bedside tables, desk, and cabinet with draws. There is an en-suite windowed marble bathroom, with oversized stall shower, in excellent condition.
The entrance gallery leads to a large foyer which has custom built-ins and from here, the primary bedroom, dining room and kitchen are accessed.
The primary bedroom has two oversized south facing windows affording the same light and views as the living room. There is a wall of custom built-ins, two closets and an en-suite marble bathroom with tub (glass enclosure) and custom vanity.
The show-stopping dining room has a tray ceiling with recessed lighting and along with the custom art and down lights Is quite striking. The walls have painted panels with metal accents, and there is a beautiful custom built-in buffet.
The windowed kitchen has a full complement of original St. Charles Cabinets which are in excellent condition. Stainless Steel Appliances, including a Dynasty Stove, Best Brand Chimney Hood, Bosch D/W, and Sub-Zero Refrigerator. The separate Pantry has the stacked W/D along with additional storage space.
Elegance of old world details and grand scale are in abundance, including generously proportioned rooms, high ceilings, and oversized casement windows. Original prewar details include hardwood floors, ceiling plaster moldings, doors and hardware (knobs and bullet hinges), ornate mantel and St. Charles Cabinets. Notable Additional Features: Central A/C in the living room and primary bedroom, PTAC units in the dining room and second bedroom, art and down lights throughout the apartment, all closets are built-out, and custom millwork throughout.
The Beresford offers great amenities including a state of the art fitness center, lobby attendants, on-site management office, live-in resident manager, private storage (waiting list), bike storage, and central laundry room Pet Friendly! There is a 2% flip tax.
TRULY A WONDERFUL APARTMENT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION IN AN EXCEPTIONAL BUILDING.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Douglas Elliman Real Estate License #40BR1089295 Listed on: 05/29/2024
Property Details
Home Type
- Co-Op
Year Built
- Built in 1929
HOA Fees
- $4,465 Monthly HOA Fees
Interior Spaces
- 1 Fireplace
- Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer Hookup
Additional Features
- South Facing Home
- No Cooling
Community Details
- 175 Units
- High-Rise Condominium
- The Beresford Condos
- Upper West Side Subdivision
- 23-Story Property
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0029 / 01195
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Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2025 05/01/25 | Sold | $3,150,000 | -1.6% | $1,853 / Sq Ft |
| 01/30/2025 01/30/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/23/2024 10/23/24 | Price Changed | $3,200,000 | -2.9% | $1,882 / Sq Ft |
| 09/30/2024 09/30/24 | For Sale | $3,295,000 | 0.0% | $1,938 / Sq Ft |
| 07/17/2024 07/17/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/29/2024 05/29/24 | For Sale | $3,295,000 | +4.6% | $1,938 / Sq Ft |
| 05/28/2024 05/28/24 | Off Market | $3,150,000 | -- | -- |
| 04/09/2024 04/09/24 | Price Changed | $3,295,000 | -5.7% | $1,938 / Sq Ft |
| 12/06/2023 12/06/23 | For Sale | $3,495,000 | -- | $2,056 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Larry Brookner
Seller's Agent in 2025
Larry Brookner
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(646) 831-5420
6 in this area
11 Total Sales
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Joe Peraino
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Joe Peraino
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(212) 362-9600
9 in this area
68 Total Sales
About The Beresford
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Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS10989931
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