140 E 81ST Street #3E
MLS® #RLS10741570
Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate
2
Bedrooms
2.5
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1928
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: East,North,South facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1928)
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Description
140 East 81st Street is a two bedroom, one and a half bathroom pre-war apartment located on a tree-lined street just off of Lexington Avenue. The spacious entry foyer with a coat closet leads into the living room which is perfectly proportioned for living, dining and entertaining. Southern light sun floods the apartment. The apartment features original pre-war details including herringbone floors, high beamed-ceilings and crown molding. The eat-in kitchen is large and is adjacent next to the windowed dining room. The master Bedroom and second bedroom both have charming tree-lined North exposures. Both bedrooms are connected by a windowed Jack and Jill bathroom, and has ample closet space for storage and can fit a king sized bed.
140 East 81st Street was built in 1928, this pre-war cooperative has a beautiful lobby, staffed with a full-time doorman, resident superintendent , gym, courtyard garden, storage space, laundry room and a bike room. Private Storage is included, pets are welcome and pied-a-terre's allowed. A washer dryer can be installed with board approval. The location is convenient to transportation routes as well as fabulous shopping, dining and active lifestyle options. Eli's Market, Citarella and Butterfield gourmet markets, Antonucci Cafe, Soul Cycle, Equinox, Central Park, and the Metropolitan Museum are just some of the neighborhood niceties.
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About Upper East Side
View All Upper East Side ListingsThe 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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Median Asking Price
$1.45M
Median $/Sqft
$1,515
Avg Days on Market
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New This Week
37
Price Reduced
27%
Sold (30 Days)
30
Median Sale Price
$1.48M
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Location
140 E 81ST Street #3E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE
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