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· Closed February 1, 2017

140 E 81ST Street #8F
Closed For Sale Co-op

$785,000

140 E 81ST Street #8F

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10103128

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,575/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1928)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths null Full
Exposure East,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE
Year Built 1928
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1211-0050

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 23, 2016 $765,000 -
Currently May 14, 2026 $785,000 +2.6%

Description

An elegant foyer, with two large closets, opens onto a generous living room that easily accommodates a dining area and has sunny east windows. Perched high above townhouse gardens with wide open views, the rooms are beautifully proportioned, with refinished original herringbone oak floors. A sunny square corner master bedroom has south and east windows, an enormous walk-in-closet, and a windowed bath with original tile in superb condition. The sunny windowed eat-in-kitchen is exceptionally large. Washers/dryers are permitted. This home is perfect as a pied-a-terre or primary residence.

Located just three blocks from Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the apartment is in a prime location near shops, restaurants, transportation and neighborhood services. Constructed in 1928, this well-established prewar building became a cooperative in 1969. Amenities include: full-time doormen, a live-in resident manager, basement storage, bicycle storage, large laundry room, a south garden with outdoor seating, and a gym approved for early 2017. (Showings begin THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13. Photos the following week.)

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Information

Building null
Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 84
Stories 13
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,575/mo
Original Price $765,000
Previous Price $765,000

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

340

Median Asking Price

$1.64M

Median $/Sqft

$1,498

Avg Days on Market

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New This Week

24

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

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140 E 81ST Street #8F, Upper East Side, New York County • Near LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1930
Year Built
96 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R2
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $188,640
Land Value: $36,180
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 5,250 SF
Building Area: 4,074 SF
Built FAR: 0.78
Allowed FAR: 0.75

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,575 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 1928, making it approximately 98 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: RLS10103128
First Listed: 9/23/2016
Price Changed: 2/1/2017
Closed: 2/1/2017
Contract Date: 9/23/2016

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Elizabeth Sierzega

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9217

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