15 W 81St St

Completed in 1930 and designed by Emery Roth, this 16-story, neo‑Renaissance cooperative occupies a landmarked Upper West Side block across from the American Museum of Natural History. The building’s exterior presents the classic prewar masonry massing and carved ornament typical of Roth’s work; inside, a historically finished lobby and gracious common corridors lead to generously proportioned residences. Unit types are predominantly multi-room layouts — two‑ and five‑bedroom configurations and classic six-/seven‑room plans — featuring long entrance galleries, formal dining rooms, large living rooms and separate bedroom wings. Interiors frequently retain original herringbone floors, solid wood doors and hardware, beamed ceilings, crown moldings and detailed millwork while modern updates include renovated kitchens with stone counters and high‑end appliances, recessed lighting, soaking tubs and built‑ins. Common building amenities are full white‑glove services with 24/7 doormen and resident manager, a state‑of‑the‑art fitness center, playroom, bike room and private owner storage. The coop permits in‑unit washers/dryers and allows up to 50% financing; a modest flip tax applies. Located steps from Central Park West, mass transit, restaurants and cultural institutions, the building supports a stately, family‑oriented urban lifestyle rooted in prewar scale and service.