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520 EAST 81 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10028

Built 1964 14 Floors 163 Units Condominiums
A
100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

520 EAST 81 STREET is a large-scale 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: 1-01577-7501

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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

$3,000/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,300/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elegran LLC

Listing Rented

$2,250/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elegran Real Estate and Development

Listing Rented

$1,795/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,575/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,485/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by FirstService Realty NYC

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$2,495/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by FirstService Realty NYC

Listing Rented

$2,250/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$2,200/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Tudor Realty Services Corp.

Listing Rented

$2,400/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$3,095/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by BOND New York

Listing Rented

$3,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$2,200/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Akam Sales & Brokerage, Inc.

Listing Rented

$2,800/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

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$2,200/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

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$2,450/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$2,750/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elegran Real Estate and Development

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$2,000/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

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$3,495/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by BOND New York

Listing Rented

$3,100/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

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$3,300/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

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$3,100/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

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$3,200/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,200/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,300/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,800/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,600/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,850/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,600/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,500/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Living New York

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$3,000/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,050/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

0 bed · 0 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,100/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$4,100/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,025/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

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$3,000/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,500/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,900/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,300/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,800/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,900/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,400/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,800/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Listing Rented

$2,800/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Listing Rented

$2,800/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

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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 9, 2026Unit 7NStudio$500,000465
Feb 11, 2020Unit 4FStudio$526,000455
Aug 29, 2025Unit 14G1BR$750,000-
Mar 16, 2021Unit 5H1BR$750,000740
Feb 21, 2024Unit 2DStudio$540,000465
May 21, 2020Unit 11EStudio$485,000462
Jan 27, 2021Unit 10EStudio$489,000460
Jul 20, 2018Unit 11-G1BRN/A520
Oct 7, 2018Unit 10-MStudio$520,000450
Feb 10, 2017Unit 7-C1BR$850,000732
Aug 18, 2016Unit 4-BStudio$495,000465
Dec 16, 2022Unit 1FStudio$420,000394
Jun 3, 2019Unit 9H1BR$790,000-
Aug 9, 2016Unit 14-C1BR$615,000500
Jun 8, 2015Unit 14-AStudio$490,000-
Jun 3, 2021Unit 9BStudio$473,500465
Jan 24, 2020Unit 12EF3BR$2,150,000-
Jun 19, 2023Unit PHA2BR$1,420,0001,041
Jul 25, 2016Unit 11GStudioN/A520
Dec 22, 2022Unit 4JStudio$460,000465
Jan 21, 2022Unit 10H1BR$600,000725
Dec 23, 2024Unit 8JStudio$570,000500
Jan 4, 2021Unit 2-JStudio$430,000465
Jul 14, 2021Unit 7-NStudio$510,000465
Feb 6, 2015Unit 12AB2BR$1,750,0001,400
Feb 17, 2016Unit 7BStudio$550,000465
Aug 8, 2022Unit 8JStudio$550,000-
Mar 2, 2020Unit 7-JStudio$540,000465
May 21, 2020Unit 3BStudio$495,000465
Feb 5, 2026Unit 14HStudio$535,000550
May 1, 2026Unit 6MStudio$500,000430
Jan 21, 2026Unit 5A1BR$585,000600
Nov 14, 2025Unit 8AStudio$580,000470
Jul 28, 2026Unit 11-MStudio$505,000450
May 13, 2026Unit 10EStudio$590,000550
Aug 13, 2025Unit 14C1BR$600,000500
Nov 26, 2024Unit 5A1BR$550,000500
Apr 30, 2024Unit 8EStudio$520,000500
Sep 12, 2024Unit 2-C1BR$638,500725
May 19, 2023Unit 2KStudio$495,000468
Sep 30, 2021Unit 10AStudio$515,000-
Apr 18, 2022Unit 11D1BR$560,000-
Mar 31, 2017Unit 12FStudio$670,000-
Dec 5, 2025Unit 1MStudio$480,000-
May 24, 2016Unit 11FStudio$545,000432
Jul 21, 2021Unit 3NStudio$473,000412
May 28, 2021Unit 9NStudio$468,000-
Nov 18, 2020Unit 7EStudio$499,000-
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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 10EApr 14, 2023$3,000/mo01460
Unit 4FAug 12, 2025$3,450/mo01-
Unit 4-FJun 20, 2021$2,250/mo01455
Unit 1-HOct 16, 2020$1,795/mo01420
Unit 8LJan 29, 2021$2,575/mo11-
Unit 6FJan 10, 2017$2,650/mo11-
Unit 4BDec 1, 2016$2,495/mo11-
Unit 12HJun 25, 2015$2,250/mo01-
Unit 14-AJul 22, 2015$2,200/mo01-
Unit 11FJun 8, 2016$2,400/mo01-
Unit 3LAug 17, 2020$3,095/mo11-
Unit 5AMay 19, 2025$3,400/mo11520
Unit 2-JApr 2, 2019$2,200/mo01465
Unit 8-MJul 13, 2022$2,800/mo01-
Unit 5MAug 8, 2018$2,200/mo01420
Unit 14HDec 6, 2018$2,450/mo01-
Unit 4-FMar 27, 2023$2,750/mo01455
Unit 5MJul 20, 2017$2,000/mo01420
Unit 3IAug 17, 2020$3,495/mo21-
Unit 9NAug 26, 2025$3,100/mo01-
Unit 7KJun 10, 2025$3,300/mo01468
Unit 11KJun 10, 2025$3,100/mo01468
Unit 5EJun 3, 2025$3,200/mo01-
Unit 3GJun 10, 2025$3,200/mo01-
Unit 10FApr 25, 2025$3,300/mo01-
Unit 14FApr 11, 2025$3,800/mo11-
Unit 10BApr 1, 2025$3,000/mo01465
Unit 3CApr 6, 2025$4,600/mo11775
Unit 1GSep 9, 2024$2,850/mo01-
Unit 1BSep 2, 2024$2,600/mo01-
Unit 9CJun 15, 2024$4,500/mo21-
Unit 6AJun 17, 2024$3,000/mo01-
Unit 3GApr 26, 2024$3,050/mo01-
Unit 14FSep 28, 2023$3,500/mo11-
Unit 6GSep 7, 2023$3,500/mo01465
Unit 7GSep 7, 2023$3,000/mo00-
Unit 11-DJun 22, 2023$3,100/mo11-
Unit 9-HJun 4, 2023$4,100/mo11800
Unit 3GMay 23, 2023$3,025/mo01-
Unit 5EMay 22, 2023$3,000/mo01-
Unit 3JMay 11, 2023$2,500/mo01465
Unit 7-DMay 10, 2023$2,900/mo11-
Unit 9-HJun 23, 2021$3,300/mo11800
Unit 8HApr 24, 2023$3,800/mo11-
Unit 10FApr 12, 2023$2,900/mo01-
Unit 3JFeb 14, 2023$2,400/mo01465
Unit 3EDec 9, 2022$2,800/mo01435
Unit 11GMar 19, 2021$2,400/mo11520
Unit 11GDec 19, 2018$2,800/mo11520
Unit 8KSep 2, 2022$2,800/mo01-
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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

No subway stations found within 0.5 miles.

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)
7.43 / 4.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Condominiums (R4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1964
Floors
14
Total Units
164
Residential Units
163
Gross Floor Area
94,886 sq ft
Lot Area
12,771 sq ft
Lot Frontage
125 ft
Lot Depth
102.17 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 5
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
E022
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1015777501.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 520 EAST 81 STREET

What kind of building is 520 EAST 81 STREET?
520 EAST 81 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Condominiums (building class R4).
When was 520 EAST 81 STREET built?
Built in 1964, 14 floors, 164 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 520 EAST 81 STREET?
163 residential units across 14 floors. The building also contains 1 commercial or non-residential unit.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 520 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 520 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 520 EAST 81 STREET?
520 EAST 81 STREET is served by MTA subway lines within MN. The Nearby Transit section above shows all stations within half a mile.
How can I see the full sales history for 520 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 520 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 520 EAST 81 STREET?
The current owner of 520 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 1-01577-7501 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 520 EAST 81 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 520 EAST 81 STREET is 1-01577-7501. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1577) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (7501). 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 520 EAST 81 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 520 EAST 81 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01577-7501 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.

Interested in 520 EAST 81 STREET?

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