163 E 81st Street #3D
MLS® #RLS11019509
Listing by Compass
1
Bedroom
1
Bath
860
Sq. Ft.
1927
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North facing
- Fireplace: 1 fireplace
- Climate Control: Other, Wall Units
Property Details
Description
Stylish Pre-War 1 Bedroom Renovated with designer finishes and stainless steel appliances, 3D retains pre-war character and charm, including a wood-burning fireplace. A decorator's touch is apparent throughout with skim-coated ceilings, custom millwork, stunning wallpaper, and a black and white stone floor in the foyer and kitchen. Designed for cooks, the kitchen has excellent counter space, storage, and is thoughtfully organized. Supremely quiet, it is a perfect place for light sleepers and those wishing to enjoy a spacious bedroom. The oversized layout is gracious with useful closets and large double-paned windows anchoring each room. There is thru-wall AC and an updated, windowed marble bath. 163 East 81st Street is a wonderfully run 1927 cooperative overlooking attractive and low townhouses to the south. 81st Street is charming and perfectly located, proximate to transportation, daily conveniences, high-end shopping, and elegant dining. 163 anchors the tree lined block with its stately facade and welcoming staff. *A third party, FloorPlanSource, states the interior gross square footage to be approximately 860SF. Building: -Built in 1927, incorporated in 1947 -41 apartments, 10 stories tall -Full-time doorman, live-in super -Laundry room / Children's play area -Bike Room -Pet friendly -Pied a terre permitted -50% financing permitted -2% flip tax (paid by purchaser) Apartment: -3 rooms, 1 beds, 1 bath -Renovated kitchen, baths, windows, A/C -Thru-wall A/C -Approximately 860SF* -Ceilings 8'7" tall -Wood-burning fireplace -Conveys with a storage unit -Maint: $2,262/month
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About Upper East Side
View All Upper East Side ListingsThe 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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330
Median Asking Price
$1.30M
Median $/Sqft
$1,497
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
30
Price Reduced
23%
Sold (30 Days)
34
Median Sale Price
$1.40M
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163 E 81st Street #3D, Upper East Side, New York County
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