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    45 W 81st St, # Penthouse A, New York, NY 10024

    6beds
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    Apartment
    Available now
    Cats, dogs OK
    Air conditioner, central air
    In unit laundry
    Central
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Grand setback terraceImmaculately kept buildingSoaking tubsWalk-in rain showersFinest ceramic tiling
    . .**. . .Penthouse Lovers Only. . .**. . . ..**.... Welcome to The Excelsior!.....**... 100% - TOTALLY UNIQUE DUPLEX PENTHOUSE - THE ONLY ONE LIKE IT A-N-Y-W-H-E-R-E-! 2 FULL FLOORS boasting MODERN ELEGANCE and THE FINEST of FINISHES. It almost feels like A PRIVATE HOUSE - A 2 Story Duplex Mansion built on top of an intimate 15 Story building - Converting it to 17 stories ALL NEW Never Lived in- - - -this is a TRULY SPECIAL HOME! ONE - OF - A - KIND! They say A PICTURE is WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS. (So we actually photographed the story scroll through the pictures and you'll begin to appreciate this uniquely designed residence.) Approximately 700 feet (1/2 block) West of Central Park you'll find yourself at 45 West 81st Street, The Excelsior. Built over 100 years ago, This Art Deco structure is a Landmark building on one of the BEST blocks on the Upper West Side. Centered between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue.... Unpretentious, with only 143 units, it's a simple building Gut renovated to create BEAUTIFUL, ALL NEW apartments with clean, elegant lines and every modern convenience.... with JUST BEAUTIFUL VIEWS! While the the lower floors facing North overlook the most lovely green gardens of neighboring BACKYARD BROWNSTONES, the upper floors and ... ** the Penthouse on the 17th floor **..boasts virtually Panoramic unobstructed, city and skyline VIEWS ( because the building sits amongst blocks filled with low-rise building!). How RARE to find a mid-rise building offering views comparable to (and even better than) many hi-rises. This is one of the few locations in the city that can offer OPEN, UNOBSTRUCTED MANHATTAN SKYLINE VIEWS and then there's..... THIS HIDDEN GEM - - -atop it all! Fear of heights? - No problem. From THIS 17th FLOOR PENTHOUSE you'll see The Park, The City, The Skyline and the STARS (because there's no neighboring hi-rises to block your view!) In addition to the SUN-DRENCHED and SPRAWLING LAYOUT within, there's at least 1000 square feet of PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACE - an ENORMOUS WRAP TERRACE EMBRACING the top floor that leads to a GRAND SETBACK TERRACE. Escape to your own PRIVATE OASIS... 15 minutes from all the hustle and bustle of midtown ....your office.....The Theatre District..... Step inside....close the door .....YOU CAN HEAR A PIN DROP! Coming home to the serenity of a quiet retreat is worth it alone! YOU WON'T SEE ANOTHER SPACE LIKE THIS.... GUARANTEED. No expense was spared to create this UNIQUE LUXURY residence: Enormous State-of-the-Art Chef's Kitchen Polished Brazilian Cherry Wood Floors Marble Counters complemented by Richly Finished cabinetry Stainless Steel appliances including double wide 2-door Sub-zero style refrigeration BRAND NEW Dishwasher, Built-in Microwave, 4 Gorgeous Baths, Walk-in Rain Showers, Soaking Tubs, Jacuzzi + Finest Ceramic Tiling KING -sized Master BEDROOMs and 5 graduating bedrooms (total of SIX (6) Your own Laundry Room with full sized Washer and Dryer in unit Wonderful storage and closets with custom built-ins throughout Services you'll enjoy here: = Package reception and daily delivery right to your apartment door. = Full Laundry Room in building - 24 hour access = Fully equipped GYM - 24 hour access = Doorman and full staff of service porters LOCATION! LOCATION! This Immaculately kept building is located in a most vibrant, yet charming neighborhood. Truly rich in cultural activities, offers access to Museum of Natural History, The Hayden Planetarium, -C-h-i-l-d-r-e-n 's Museum of Manhattan, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Opera, The NYC Ballet, the New York Philharmonic, and....... CENTRAL PARK! Fine dining and shopping complete your lifestyle. You'll love to bring your dog across the street.....& did I mention this?it's less than 1/2 a block to.CENTRAL PARK! Showing daily by private appointment only.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, dryer, washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Elevator
    • Flooring: Hardwood

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Disabled Access
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Terrace
    • Exterior features: Fios Available, Garden, Gated Community, Package Room, Public Outdoor Space, Wheelchair Access
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City View, Garden View, Park View, Skyline View
    Lot
    • Features: Garden, Private

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Gated, Park, Smoke Free
    HOA
    • Amenities included: Concierge, Laundry, Park, Roof Deck
    Location
    • Region: New York

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: Contact For Details

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/3/2026Listed for rent$50,000
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem

    Neighborhood: Upper West Side

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    There are 2 available units in this apartment building