Closed For Sale • Co-op

$1,850,000

120 E 81ST Street #3E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS11009736

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1958

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2

Bathrooms 2

Year Built 1958

Ownership Co-op

Maintenance $2,681/mo

Parking Garage

Neighborhood Upper East Side

Floor 3 of 16

Property Highlights

• Climate Control: Wall Units
• Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op

Ownership Stock Cooperative

Total Rooms 5

Baths 2 Full

Floor 3 of 16

Cooling Wall Units

Pets NumberLimit, Yes

Year Built 1958

Parking Garage Available

Structure Type HighRise

Basement Other

Parcel # 1509-0056-00120-000-000003E

Block/Lot 01509/0056

Description

Experience the elegance of this rarely available 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment situated in a full-service building on a tranquil, tree-lined block just west of Lexington Avenue.

The apartment offers an expansive and inviting living area, perfect for entertaining, with large windows that flood the space with natural light. Both spacious split bedrooms provide a peaceful retreat, each featuring generous closet space.

The renovated kitchen is a standout, boasting sleek cabinetry, ample counter space, and high-end appliances, including a Thermador refrigerator and Miele washer, dryer, oven range, microwave, and dishwasher. A Marvel wine cooler completes the setup, making this kitchen ideal for both daily living and hosting gatherings.

The bathrooms have been updated with modern fixtures and finishes, adding a touch of luxury to this move-in-ready home.

120 E 81st offers a full-time doorman, bike room, gym, additional laundry facilities and is located moments away from Central Park, shopping, and convenient public transportation.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Other Washer Hookup In Unit

Exterior Features

Private Outdoor Space Under60 Sqft

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Total Units 98

Stories 16

Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,681/mo

Original Price $2,195,000

Sale Price $1,850,000

Previous Price $2,000,000

About Upper East Side

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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

328

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,497

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

32

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.42M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/24/26, 2:34 PM EST

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MLS® ID: RLS11009736

First Listed: 9/17/2024

On Market: 9/16/2024

Price Changed: 6/1/2025

Closed: 5/23/2025

Contract Date: 9/16/2024

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Amy E Herman

Listing Contact: (917) 359-6501

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