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SOLD FOR $1,420,000

· Closed June 19, 2023

520 E 81ST Street #PHA
Closed For Sale Condo

$1,420,000

$1,364 per sq ft

520 E 81ST Street #PHA

Upper East Side, Manhattan

THE SALEM HOUSE

MLS® #RLS10858659

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,041

Sq. Ft.

1964

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,041 sq ft
Year Built 1964
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,344/mo
Property Taxes $14,832/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 14 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 14 of 12
Exposure South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street York & East End Avenues
Year Built 1964
Living Area 1,041 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1577-1161

Description

This penthouse condo with low common charges and taxes is a true hidden gem on the upper east side. Light streams in through a wall of windows showing open exposures of the city. The kitchen features plenty of counter space, dishwasher, a gas range and venting hood. The spacious open living room includes a hidden bar cupboard and door to the terrace, which runs the full length of the apartment. Off the living room is a second bedroom or den with laundry room and hookups for a washer and dryer. The master suite is separate from the public rooms and features two walk in closets, one cedar lined, a spacious bedroom with picture window and updated master bath with glass shower. The building is conveniently located close to Carl Schurz Park and the second avenue subway.

Building Information

Building THE SALEM HOUSE
Total Units 163
Stories 12

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,344/mo
RE Taxes $14,832/yr ($1,236/mo)
Original Price $2,295,000
Sale Price $1,420,000
Previous Price $1,559,000

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

318

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,427

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

17

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

31

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

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520 E 81ST Street #PHA, Upper East Side, New York County • Near York & East End Avenues

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10858659
First Listed: 2/23/2022
Price Changed: 5/31/2023
Closed: 6/19/2023
Contract Date: 2/23/2022

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Anne Prosser

Listing Contact: (212) 381-3348

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