203 W 81St St

The Barrington at 203 West 81st Street is a nine-story prewar condominium constructed in 1911 and converted in the mid-1980s. The intimate building contains roughly 50–55 residences, primarily one- and three-bedroom layouts as well as classic multi-room prewar plans. Architecturally it retains period details: high ceilings, beamed ceilings in some units, original moldings, picture and crown moldings, and restored woodwork alongside renovated kitchens and baths in many apartments. Common interior features include an elevator, an entrance foyer on typical residences, formal dining rooms or dining areas, and abundant closet storage; many units have in-unit washer/dryers while the building maintains a central laundry room. Shared exterior spaces include a landscaped courtyard and garden. Resident services and conveniences are full-time doorman coverage, a live-in superintendent, bike room, private storage bins (available for a fee), and on-site central laundry. The property is pet-friendly and provides elevator access and below-grade mechanical systems (oil-fired heating noted in some records). Located on the Upper West Side, the Barrington sits within walking distance of Central and Riverside Parks, cultural institutions such as the American Museum of Natural History, grocery and specialty markets, and multiple subway lines and bus routes, supporting a neighborhood-oriented urban lifestyle for families, professionals, and downsizers.