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SOLD FOR $1,210,000

· Closed December 30, 2019

140 E 81ST Street #2E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,210,000

140 E 81ST Street #2E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10903955

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

2

Bedrooms

1.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Lot Size 11,633 sq ft
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,728/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 2 of 13

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: North facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 2 of 13
View City
Exposure North
Pets Yes
Year Built 1928
Architectural Style Prewar
Lot Size 11,633 sq ft
Parcel # 1509-0051-00140-000-000002E

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Mar 13, 2019 $1,225,000 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $1,210,000 -1.2%

Description

This spacious two bedrooms 1.5 baths is located in a premier full service prewar cooperative. This home offers space for easy living and entertaining. The gracious entry foyer leads into an expansive living room. This home has maintained the original prewar detail with high beamed ceilings and stunning herringbone wood floors. The windowed kitchen can easily be converted into an eat in kitchen or can be opened into the dining area. The powder room can be converted to a full second bath with board approval. The bedroom wing has two spacious bedrooms facing north with four large closets and a Jack and Jill full bath. The current layout allowed for an home office nook off the Master bedroom. Perfectly located on a beautiful tree-lined block close to Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum, Transportation lines, and fine shops and restaurants. 140 East 81st street is a stable, well maintained cooperative. The building has full time doormen, a live-in superintendent, new gym with Peleton bike, a lovely courtyard for residents, large laundry room, bike storage and a common storage room. The building has no flip tax, allows pied a terres, pets (one dog only), washer/dryers with board approval and up to 75% financing. There is an assessment for capital improvements of $1,035 due each quarter ending in December 2019.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Eat In Kitchen Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Total Units 83
Stories 13
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,728/mo
Original Price $1,225,000
Sale Price $1,210,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, 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

337

Median Asking Price

$1.57M

Median $/Sqft

$1,534

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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Location

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140 E 81ST Street #2E, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1930
Year Built
96 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R2
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $188,640
Land Value: $36,180
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 5,250 SF
Building Area: 4,074 SF
Built FAR: 0.78
Allowed FAR: 0.75

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 $1,728 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1928, making it approximately 98 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.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

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: RLS10903955
First Listed: 3/13/2019
Closed: 12/30/2019
Contract Date: 3/13/2019

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. - Brigitte Goldenberg

Listing Contact: (212) 606-7636

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