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· Closed September 21, 2022

140 E 81ST Street #12E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,372,500

140 E 81ST Street #12E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10797764

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,193/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 13 of 13

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 13 of 13
Exposure East,North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE
Year Built 1928
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1509-0051-00140-000-000012E

Description

This lovely pre-war co-operative apartment is entered through a gracious square foyer that leads to a well-proportioned living room with east and south-facing windows, providing open city views and fantastic light. There are two large bedrooms, one with a north-facing window and the other with north and east exposures, both with excellent closets; they share an adjoining bathroom. The eat-in kitchen has space for a washer/dryer and there is a half bath off the dining area. The apartment has been nicely maintained and features 9'4" ceilings and a low monthly maintenance.

Built in 1928, the charming building offers a gym, garden, laundry, bike and storage rooms and is in a prime location convenient to transportation, shops, fine restaurants, museums and Central Park. Pets and pieds a terre allowed with board approval.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 84
Stories 13
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,193/mo
Original Price $1,395,000
Sale Price $1,372,500
Previous Price $1,395,000

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

309

Median Asking Price

$1.41M

Median $/Sqft

$1,476

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

8

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

27

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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140 E 81ST Street #12E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10797764
First Listed: 5/18/2022
Price Changed: 9/23/2022
Closed: 9/21/2022
Contract Date: 5/18/2022

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Jane Cannon

Listing Contact: (212) 396-5855

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