Summary
The Belnord is a landmark 213-apartment Upper West Side condominium built around one of the city's largest residential courtyards. Mostly floor-through homes share 24-hour attended lobbies and a 30,000-square-foot club with fitness, sports, dining, work and children's spaces; rentals are offered individually by owners.
Amenities
The Belnord's renovated residences have in-unit laundry, central air and dishwashers, while legacy apartments may still rely on the small ground-floor laundry room and window units. Six 24-hour attended lobbies, the two-story Belnord Club fitness center and sports court, and a 22,000-square-foot landscaped courtyard serve residents.
Also here: Bike storage · Club lounge with fireplace · Private dining room · Children's playroom · Teen room · Sports court
Location
The Belnord is located at 225 West 86th Street, New York, NY 10024. The Belnord occupies a full block at Broadway and West 86th Street, beside the 1 train and within walking distance of the B and C. Zabar's, neighborhood groceries and both Riverside and Central Parks are close enough for everyday errands.
- Transit
- 1 min86 St1
- 8 min79 St1
- 8 min86 StBC
- 9 min96 St123
- 13 min81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryBC
- Supermarkets
- 1 minKey Food
- 4 minKey Food
- 6 minBarzini's
- 7 minSix 60 One
- 7 minZabar's
- Parks
- 3 minThe Urban Assembly School for Green Careers Garden
- 6 minPlayground Eighty Nine LXXXIX
- 6 minSt. Gregory's Playground
- 6 minWest Side Community Garden
- 6 minWest 87th Street Garden
Building records
No housing complaints appear in the past three years of records shown here. Repairs and exterior work on the building may bring noise or disruption around the property.
Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years
0 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.8 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.
No housing-related complaints recorded in this period.
HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years
No HPD violations recorded in this period.
Construction nearby
| Project | Work type | Distance | Latest permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building repairs | On building | Aug 2026 | |
Apartment renovation with new ventilation openings in the facade. Permitted work: general construction, mechanical systems. | |||
| Exterior work | On building | Nov 2025 | |
Exterior repairs. Permitted work: general construction, structural. | |||
| New building | 450 ft | Mar 2026 | |
Permitted work: general construction, mechanical systems, plumbing, sprinklers, standpipe, structural. | |||
| New building | 650 ft | Aug 2026 | |
Permitted work: construction fence, general construction, mechanical systems, plumbing. | |||
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Availability
Listed now
No apartments currently listed.
Check the building website for the latest availability.
Could open soon
| Apartment | Beds | Last asking rent | Size (sq ft) | Last on market | Est. lease end | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#309#309 | 4 beds | $24,500 | 2,561 | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#416#416 | 4 beds | $17,500 | 2,276 | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
Past availability and off-market dates suggest these apartments may be nearing the end of their current lease. If a resident doesn’t renew, the apartment could become available. Ask the leasing team early about any unit that interests you.
Costs on top of rent
Budget about $150/month on top of rent for electricity and internet. Resident amenities are included in rent.
Recurring costs
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$100 Electricity is paid separately. We estimate $100/month. Source: The Belnord application fees · Con Edison bill illustration | ~$100 |
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: The Belnord application fees · Verizon plans | ~$50 |
Amenities Amenities Resident amenities are included with the apartment. Source: The Belnord application fees | Included |
Estimated monthly total
~$150At move-in
| Cost | One-time amount |
|---|---|
| Application portal Application portal $75 agent-started application plus the $65 submission fee; applicant-started applications cost $45 more. Source: The Belnord application fees | From $140 |
| Move-in fee Move-in fee $500 move-in fee. Source: The Belnord application fees | $500 |
| Move deposit Move deposit $1,500 refundable move deposit. Source: The Belnord application fees | $1,500 |
| Security deposit Security deposit Budget up to one month's rent for the refundable security deposit. Source: The Belnord application fees | Up to one month's rent |
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