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136 W 81st St

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New York, NY 10024

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Beds Baths Average SF
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 690 SF

About This Property

This peaceful oasis is in pristine condition and features a wood-burning fireplace, exposed brick, 11' ceilings, classic oak parquet floors, three large windows with incredible views of the prettiest tree lined street with landmarked townhouses, A/C through the wall, a custom kitchen with cherry cabinets, dishwasher, and stainless steel counter top, and a renovated bathroom with custom built-ins. Multiple large, deep closets, built-in oak bookshelves throughout the apartment, and common storage in the building will make it the perfect home. Washer and Dryer permitted! This gorgeous Pre-War building is just one block from the Museum of Natural History, and is within a stone's throw of Central Park, boutique shopping, great restaurants, Riverside Park, and right in the middle of the 1, B, and C subway trains. Lovely 1 bedroom Apartment For Rent

136 W 81st St is a townhome located in New York County and the 10024 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District # 3 attendance zone.

Townhome Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

Range

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Laundry Facilities
Location
136 W 81st St, New York,
NY 10024
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Neighborhood

New York City’s Upper West Side is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Manhattan. While landmarks like the Metropolitan Opera, the Lincoln Center, and the American Museum of Natural History lend a distinctly highbrow air to the landscape, the overall community environment favors down-to-earth personalities and accessible neighborhood amenities.

So what’s it like to live in the Upper West Side, and what exactly is this neighborhood known for? The local dining scene is superb, featuring a vast landscape of restaurants representing every style and flavor imaginable, most of which are affordable enough to become regular stops. Grocers and retail stores are close at hand, and everywhere in the Upper West Side is within walking distance of Central Park— those living near the eastern edge of the neighborhood can enjoy gorgeous views of the sun rising over the park every morning.

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Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Laundry Facilities
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Fordham Univ., Lincoln Center
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
John Jay College, CUNY
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Hunter College
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Marymount Manhattan College
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
136 W 81st St is within 4 minutes or 1.2 miles from Fordham Univ., Lincoln Center. It is also near John Jay College, CUNY and Hunter College.
Schools
Ms 243 Center School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
246 Students
Nearby
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
529 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
393 Students
Nearby
Innovation Diploma Plus
Public High School
Grades 9-12
110 Students
Nearby
The Calhoun School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Rodeph Sholom
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in New York include 79 Street (1,2 Line), located 0.3 mile from 136 W 81st St. 136 W 81st St is near LaGuardia, located 8.9 miles or 21 minutes away, and Newark Liberty International, located 15.7 miles or 24 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
79 Street (1,2 Line)
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
81 Street-Museum Of Natural History
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
86 Street (1,2 Line)
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
86 Street (A,B,C Line)
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
72 Street (1,2,3 Line)
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Grand Central
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
New York Penn Station (Njt)
Drive: 8 min 2.9 mi
Grand Central Terminal
Drive: 8 min 2.9 mi
33 St (Path)
Drive: 9 min 3.1 mi
Harlem-125Th Street Station
Drive: 10 min 4.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
LaGuardia
 Drive: 21 min 8.9 mi
Newark Liberty International
 Drive: 24 min 15.7 mi

Walkability Near 136 W 81st St New York, NY 10024

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100 / 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 136 W 81st St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Riverwalk Place
Drive: 16 min 6.6 mi
Edgewater Harbor
Drive: 18 min 8.1 mi
136 W 81st St has 2 shopping centers within 8.1 miles, which is about a 18-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Children's Museum of Manhattan
 Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
American Museum of Natural History
 Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Damrosch Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
Central Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Central Park Zoo
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
136 W 81st St has 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Children's Museum of Manhattan, American Museum of Natural History, and Damrosch Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Lenox Hill Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Mount Sinai St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Gracie Square Hospital
Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
136 W 81st St has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is Lenox Hill Hospital which is 1.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Governors Island Support Center
Drive: 20 min 7.2 mi
Military Ocean Terminal
Drive: 28 min 13.7 mi
136 W 81st St is 7.2 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.

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