Milton Coste

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521 E 81ST Street #3D
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$375,000

$694 per sq ft

521 E 81ST Street #3D

Yorkville, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20096677

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

540

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 540 sq ft
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,025/mo
Neighborhood Yorkville
Floor 3 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North facing
  • Style: WalkUp architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 3 of 5
Exposure North
Pets Yes
Year Built 1910
Living Area 540 sq ft
Architectural Style WalkUp
Basement Other
Parcel # 1578-0013-00521-000-000003D
Block/Lot 01578/0013

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 9, 2026 $350,000 -
Currently Jun 15, 2026 $375,000 +7.1%

Description

Nicely proportioned one-bedroom home with 9-foot ceilings in the heart of Yorkville. The apartment looks onto the trees facing the rear of the building and is pin-drop quiet. 521 East 81st Street is a well-maintained, charming boutique pre-war co-op with a live-in super and laundry room. Conveniently located near the 2nd Avenue Q subway line, residents are also just blocks away from Carl Schurz Park and Gracie Mansion. A local favorite, Gracie Mews Diner, is right around the corner, along with several grocery stores. Nicely proportioned one bedroom home with 9 foot ceilings in the heart of Yorkville. The apartment looks onto the trees facing the rear of the building and is pin-drop quiet.521 East 81st Street is a well-maintained, charming, boutique pre-war co-op with a live-in super and laundry room. Conveniently located near the 2nd Avenue Q subway line, residents are also just blocks away from Carl Schurz Park and Gracie Mansion. A local favorite, Gracie Mews Diner, is right around the corner, along with several grocery stores. Co-purchasing, pied-a-terres and pets are permitted, and subletting is allowed from day one of ownership.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building In Basement

Exterior Features

Private Outdoor Space Under60 Sqft

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 20
Stories 5
Style WalkUp

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,025/mo
Original Price $350,000
Previous Price $350,000

Yorkville is an accessible section of the Upper East Side that has seen a surge in popularity since the Second Avenue Subway (Q train) opened in 2017. Carl Schurz Park and Gracie Mansion anchor the waterfront edge, with housing options ranging from spacious 3-bedroom cooperatives to modern amenity-rich condominiums.

Yorkville Live Market Data

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Active Listings

197

Median Asking Price

$1.26M

Median $/Sqft

$1,316

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

9

Price Reduced

35%

Sold (30 Days)

31

Median Sale Price

$1.72M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 6/15/26, 10:43 AM EST

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521 E 81ST Street #3D, Yorkville, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1915
Year Built
111 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R4-1
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $97,440
Land Value: $16,680
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,633 SF
Building Area: 3,212 SF
Built FAR: 1.22
Allowed FAR: 1

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 $1,025 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 540 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1910, making it approximately 116 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.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

At the current list price of $375,000 for 540 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $694. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS20096677
First Listed: 6/9/2026
On Market: 6/9/2026
Price Changed: 6/12/2026
Contract Date: 6/9/2026

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group - Brian N Morgan

Listing Contact: (646) 872-9700

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