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SOLD FOR $620,000

Listed at $665,000 · Sold 6.8% below asking · Closed October 8, 2020

140 E 81st Street #10C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$665,000

140 E 81st Street #10C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

140 E TENANTS CORP

MLS® #RLS10613870

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1929

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1929
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,457.81/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 10 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1929)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 10 of 12
Exposure East,North
Pets Yes
Cross Street Lexington Avenue & Third Avenue
Year Built 1929
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1509-0051-00140-000-000010C

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 22, 2019 $850,000 -
Currently Apr 22, 2026 $665,000 -21.8%

Description

BACK ON THE MARKET AT IMPROVED PRICE! Your beautiful pre-war one-bedroom awaits at 140 E. 81st Street, 10C. In the heart of the Upper East Side and positioned west of 3rd Avenue, this apartment affords superb value. Enjoy being welcomed home every day by doormen and an elegantly designed lobby. An elevator takes you up to the tenth floor that you share with only two other neighbors on your landing. A true entry foyer with a huge coat closet leads to a gracious living room and dining area. The large kitchen is currently configured with an eat-in breakfast bar. Facing south, it is cheery and bright. Alternatively, it can be opened up to the living and dining room to create a contemporary Great Room. The generously sized bedroom feels extremely spacious. Facing north, it overlooks 81st Street and is quiet and peaceful. Its large closet offers ample storage space. There is a separate windowed bathroom and additional large linen closet. Apartment 10C has beautiful pre-war details like high ceilings, herringbone floors and gracious proportions, while also offering the opportunity to enjoy modern comforts. The building allows a washer and dryer in-unit with approval. 140 E. 81st Street is a financially sound and impeccably maintained co-op on a beautiful tree-lined block. The full-service building features a live-in-Super, new fitness room with Peloton bike, patio for residents, laundry room and common storage. There is bulk rate electric and cable, and there is no flip tax. Located conveniently close to the 4, 5, 6, and Q trains, as well as crosstown buses. Pied-a-terres and one pet are permitted with board approval. Sorry, no co-purchasing.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard Building Garden

Building Information

Building 140 E TENANTS CORP
Total Units 82
Stories 12
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,457.81/mo
Original Price $850,000
Sale Price $620,000

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.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

336

Median Asking Price

$1.69M

Median $/Sqft

$1,560

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

20

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/21/26, 9:36 PM EST

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140 E 81st Street #10C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Lexington Avenue & Third Avenue

Floor Plans

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,457.81 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1929, making it approximately 97 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10613870
First Listed: 1/22/2019
Closed: 10/8/2020
Contract Date: 1/22/2019

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Karen Adler

Listing Contact: (917) 848-0237

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