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215 EAST 81 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10028

Built 1974 8 Floors 40 Units Condominiums
A
100/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

215 EAST 81 STREET is a mid-size post-war condominiums 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 R8B, this building sits in a residential zoning district. 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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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01527-7502

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Active Listings in This Building

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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

Listing Rented

$4,150/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

Listing Rented

$4,350/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Heatmap Real Estate Advisors

Listing Rented

$4,200/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,550/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$2,900/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by New York Living Solutions

Listing Rented

$3,200/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,200/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,100/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,900/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,200/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,750/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,900/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$4,000/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,850/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,100/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,300/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,800/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,800/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,100/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,800/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

Listing Rented

$3,975/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Heatmap Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Listing Rented

$2,900/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Listing Rented

$2,995/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$3,100/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by PAIP

Listing Rented

$3,300/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Realmart Realty, LLC

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,900/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,995/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,100/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,725/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Spire Group

Listing Rented

$2,900/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by BLU Realty Group

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by New York Living Solutions

Listing Rented

$2,550/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by BLU Realty Group

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by BLU Realty Group

Listing Rented

$4,000/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,885/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,750/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Heatmap Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,550/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,700/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$2,950/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$2,600/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Apr 4, 2025Unit PHG1BR$750,000614
Mar 12, 2025Unit 4F1BR$790,000695
Jun 10, 2014Unit 3B1BR$575,000-
Jul 30, 2019Unit PHG1BR$775,000614
Jun 15, 2017Unit 5B1BR$749,500533
Nov 16, 2016Unit 5-E1BR$610,000712
Dec 12, 2022Unit 3F1BR$620,000579
Apr 30, 2018Unit 5-E1BRN/A742
Mar 24, 2016Unit PH-8F1BR$685,000567
Nov 22, 2017Unit 4-B1BR$685,000715
Dec 6, 2021Unit 5A1BR$695,000-
May 8, 2018Unit 2A1BR$775,000744
Dec 15, 2016Unit 7E1BR$702,500580
Oct 19, 2014Unit 7C1BRN/A600
Dec 6, 2021Unit 5A1BR$695,000730
Feb 28, 2023Unit 3H1BR$699,000732
Dec 12, 2014Unit 3H1BRN/A732
Aug 10, 2013Unit 7G1BRN/A-
Aug 24, 2013Unit 7F1BRN/A-
Aug 15, 2025Unit 7E1BR$730,000569
Dec 30, 2021Unit 4F1BR$640,000695
Jan 30, 2013Unit 6F1BR$568,000695
Oct 16, 2014Unit 4F1BRN/A695
Jan 12, 2022Unit 4F1BR$640,000695
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Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 7FAug 4, 2025$4,000/mo11-
Unit 3-GAug 11, 2025$4,350/mo11551
Unit 3DFeb 14, 2025$4,200/mo12712
Unit 5AOct 1, 2018$3,550/mo12758
Unit 3BJun 6, 2014$2,850/mo11650
Unit 5DNov 15, 2019$3,200/mo12712
Unit 3DMay 12, 2018$3,200/mo12712
Unit 5DSep 12, 2017$3,000/mo12712
Unit PHGAug 31, 2017$3,000/mo11593
Unit 5DAug 16, 2016$3,000/mo12712
Unit 2DJan 21, 2016$3,050/mo11720
Unit 3EApr 3, 2014$2,800/mo11712
Unit 6GMay 27, 2014$3,000/mo11684
Unit 2DMar 24, 2014$2,750/mo11720
Unit 3DApr 16, 2014$2,800/mo12712
Unit 5-ASep 27, 2023$4,000/mo12758
Unit 6-CDec 14, 2020$3,000/mo11717
Unit 4-BJun 7, 2022$3,850/mo11-
Unit 7-EMar 30, 2021$3,100/mo12-
Unit 5-GAug 9, 2021$3,300/mo11580
Unit 3DFeb 5, 2024$3,800/mo12712
Unit 5DJan 22, 2024$3,800/mo12712
Unit 7FOct 28, 2015$3,100/mo11591
Unit 2AJul 14, 2015$3,400/mo11744
Unit 7FJul 18, 2024$3,800/mo11-
Unit 3GJul 1, 2024$3,975/mo11551
Unit 7FJun 18, 2020$3,000/mo11579
Unit 7FJun 29, 2021$2,900/mo11-
Unit 3HMay 3, 2017$2,995/mo12732
Unit 5FJul 16, 2020$3,100/mo11603
Unit PHBAug 15, 2018$3,300/mo11-
Unit 6GJan 17, 2017$3,000/mo11684
Unit PHCDec 5, 2012$2,900/mo11585
Unit 5AMar 14, 2013$3,000/mo11758
Unit 5BAug 27, 2018$2,995/mo11-
Unit 7FOct 20, 2014$3,100/mo11591
Unit 6FJul 14, 2015$3,000/mo11695
Unit 3-GOct 4, 2012$2,725/mo11-
Unit 7-DJun 15, 2014$2,900/mo12-
Unit 5EJan 17, 2017$3,000/mo12-
Unit PH-BAug 21, 2014$2,550/mo11579
Unit 5-EDec 1, 2014$3,000/mo12712
Unit 3DMar 1, 2026$4,000/mo12712
Unit 4GOct 21, 2016$3,150/mo11684
Unit 3GSep 2, 2022$3,750/mo11-
Unit 3-EMar 21, 2022$3,550/mo12712
Unit 3-DAug 5, 2022$3,700/mo12712
Unit PHFOct 21, 2020$2,950/mo11-
Unit 3HApr 16, 2019$3,000/mo12732
Unit 5FAug 26, 2013$2,600/mo11603
RLS

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

0.27 mi away

6

86 St

0.27 mi away

456

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R8B

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
5.21 / 4.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Condominiums (R4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1974
Last Altered
2008
Floors
8
Total Units
40
Gross Floor Area
26,684 sq ft
Lot Area
5,120 sq ft
Lot Frontage
50.1 ft
Lot Depth
102.2 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 5
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
E022
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1015277502.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 215 EAST 81 STREET

What kind of building is 215 EAST 81 STREET?
215 EAST 81 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Condominiums (building class R4).
When was 215 EAST 81 STREET built?
Built in 1974, 8 floors, 40 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 215 EAST 81 STREET?
40 residential units across 8 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 215 EAST 81 STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 215 EAST 81 STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 215 EAST 81 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 77 St (6 line), approximately 0.27 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 215 EAST 81 STREET?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 215 EAST 81 STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 215 EAST 81 STREET?
The current owner of 215 EAST 81 STREET is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-01527-7502 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 215 EAST 81 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 215 EAST 81 STREET is 1-01527-7502. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1527) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (7502). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 215 EAST 81 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 215 EAST 81 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01527-7502 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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