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SOLD FOR $695,000

· Closed December 6, 2021

215 E 81st Street #5A
Closed For Sale Condo

$695,000

215 E 81st Street #5A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

The Duplex Condos

MLS® #RLS10742378

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

2008

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 2008
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $901.8/mo
Property Taxes $11,419.2/yr
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 8

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Balcony
  • Climate Control: Other

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 5 of 8
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Cross Street Third Avenue & Second Avenue
Year Built 2008
Parcel # 1527-1117

Description

Welcome to a stunning rare duplex condominium apartment located in the heart of New York City?s Upper East Side. Complete with two private balconies and one and a half baths you will feel right at home. One enters into an entryway with an abundance of closets and a powder room. A spacious living room affords space for a dining table and the kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances including custom cabinetry, a Viking range, and a Subzero refrigerator. A modern design staircase takes you up to the bedroom suite complete with a full bath and generous closet space. Each residence features double-pane noise-reducing windows and HVAC cooling and heating systems. The building offers a live-in resident manager, doorman 10-8pm and laundry room. Set on a beautiful tree-lined block, The Duplex Condos is located just off Third Avenue and is in close proximity to numerous restaurants, shopping, museums, and Central Park.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Garden Balcony Balcony

Building Information

Building The Duplex Condos
Total Units 38
Stories 8

Financial Details

Common Charges $901.8/mo
RE Taxes $11,419.2/yr ($952/mo)
Sale Price $695,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, 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.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

324

Median Asking Price

$1.45M

Median $/Sqft

$1,513

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

37

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.48M

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215 E 81st Street #5A, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue & Second Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10742378
First Listed: 9/11/2021
Price Changed: 9/11/2021
Closed: 12/6/2021
Contract Date: 9/11/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Scott B Stewart

Listing Contact: (917) 806-4068

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