140 EAST 81 STREET
Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10028
No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.
What This Means for Buyers
140 EAST 81 STREET is a mid-size pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Upper East Side. The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the ... Zoned C1-8X, this building sits in a local retail uses serving nearby residents. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.
Upper East Side
The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.
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BBL: 1015090051.00000000
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Permanent Property Identifier
BBL: 1-01509-0051
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Active Listings in This Building
In Contract
$8.99M
4 bed · 5 bath
Listing by Modlin Group LLC
In Contract
$6.65M
4 bed · 4 bath
Listing by Modlin Group LLC
Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.
Recently Rented in This Building
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Sales History
| Date ▼ | Unit | Beds | Price | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | Unit 12F | 1BR | $900,000 | - |
| Jun 23, 2022 | Unit 7D | 2BR | $1,485,000 | - |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Unit 6BC | 4BR | $2,425,000 | - |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Unit 9F | 2BR | $2,500,000 | - |
| Jul 13, 2018 | Unit 4C | 1BR | $875,000 | 800 |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Unit 2E | 2BR | $1,210,000 | - |
| May 4, 2018 | Unit 5E | 2BR | $1,295,000 | - |
| May 3, 2019 | Unit 3F | 1BR | $850,000 | - |
| Jul 14, 2021 | Unit 7-B | 3BR | $2,400,000 | - |
| Sep 10, 2019 | Unit 9G | 1BR | $777,500 | - |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Unit 9E | 2BR | $1,675,000 | - |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Unit 12B | 3BR | $1,850,000 | - |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Unit 12E | 2BR | $1,372,500 | - |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Unit 11C | 1BR | $725,000 | - |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Unit 12D | 2BR | N/A | - |
| Jun 10, 2015 | Unit 9C | 1BR | $695,000 | 800 |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Unit 4E | 2BR | $1,525,000 | - |
| Aug 12, 2019 | Unit 7-A | 3BR | $2,150,000 | - |
| Jul 25, 2018 | Unit 10-G | 3BR | N/A | - |
| Apr 12, 2017 | Unit 8BC | 4BR | N/A | - |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Unit 7FG | 3BR | $2,100,000 | - |
| Oct 10, 2014 | Unit 6D | 2BR | N/A | - |
| Jan 28, 2019 | Unit 9F | 1BR | $875,000 | - |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Unit 12-A | 3BR | $1,875,000 | - |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Unit 11F | 1BR | $795,000 | - |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Unit 4D | 2BR | $1,600,000 | - |
| Jun 18, 2018 | Unit 4D | 2BR | $1,495,000 | - |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Unit 1-E | 3BR | $2,495,000 | - |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Unit 3-A | 3BR | $2,200,000 | - |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Unit 12-E | 2BR | $1,435,000 | - |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Unit 9C | 1BR | $710,000 | 800 |
| Oct 8, 2020 | Unit 10C | 1BR | $620,000 | - |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Unit 4C | 1BR | $875,000 | 800 |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Unit 11B | 3BR | $2,150,000 | - |
| Sep 17, 2013 | Unit 4D | 2BR | N/A | - |
| Oct 13, 2015 | Unit 3F | 1BR | $785,000 | 800 |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Unit 10DE | 3BR | N/A | - |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Unit 8F | 1BR | N/A | - |
| Oct 16, 2014 | Unit 3A | 3BR | N/A | - |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Unit 1E | 3BR | N/A | - |
| Nov 12, 2013 | Unit 6G | 1BR | N/A | - |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Unit 7A | 3BR | $2,350,000 | 1,288 |
| Nov 30, 2020 | Unit 2C | 1BR | $625,000 | - |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Unit PH-W | 2BR | $2,150,000 | - |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Unit 10A | 2BR | $2,100,000 | - |
| Oct 21, 2020 | Unit 5-F | 1BR | $610,000 | - |
| Jun 16, 2018 | Unit 8BC | 4BR | $3,600,000 | - |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Unit 3D | 2BR | $1,195,000 | - |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Unit 7A | 3BR | $2,250,000 | - |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Unit 3E | 2BR | $1,150,000 | - |
Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Rental History
| Unit | Lease Date ▼ | Rent | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 7A | Jan 22, 2024 | $10,500/mo | 3 | 2 | 1,288 |
Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Compliance & Violations
Clean Compliance Record
This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.
Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)
Nearby Transit
77 St
0.20 mi away
86 St
0.26 mi away
Approximate walking distances.
Nearby Schools
No public schools found within walking distance.
Permits & Renovations
No recent permit filings found.
Zoning & Development
Local retail uses serving nearby residents.
Building Details
- Building Class
- Elevator Apartments (D4)
- Land Use
- 3
- Year Built
- 1928
- Floors
- 12
- Total Units
- 90
- Residential Units
- 82
- Gross Floor Area
- 109,157 sq ft
- Lot Area
- 11,633 sq ft
- Lot Frontage
- 111.5 ft
- Lot Depth
- 104.33 ft
- Community District
- CD 8
- City Council
- District 4
- School District
- 2
- Police Precinct
- 19
- Fire Company
- E022
- Sanitation District
- 8
- BBL
- 1015090051.00000000
Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)
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