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· Closed March 16, 2022

140 E 81ST Street #4E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,525,000

140 E 81ST Street #4E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10897178

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Christie's International Real Estate

2

Bedrooms

2.5

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 $2,025/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 4 of 13

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Character: Pre-war building (1928)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 4 of 13
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Year Built 1928
Lot Size 11,633 sq ft
Parcel # 1509-0051-00140-000-000004E

Description

BACK ON THE MARKET! This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home is renovated to perfection! Upon entering there is an oversized foyer with Philip Jeffries Gold Leaf celling. The expansive Livingroom/dining is excellent for entertaining and features a half bathroom with Ann Sacks flooring. The chefs kitchen features quartz backsplash and counter-tops, flush inset Subzero refrigerator, Thermador oven, Miele dishwasher and a Subzero wine refrigerator. The grand primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and 2 windows for ample sunlight. The spa like Jack and Jill bathroom was renovated with Ann Sacks Marble flooring and waterworks fixtures. The oversized second bedroom has ample closet space and two windows. 140 East 81st Street is a full service prewar Co-op just a short walk to Central Park! The building features full time doorperson, gym, a private garden, bike room and live-in super. In close proximity to the 4,5,6 and Q trains for easily commuting and getting around town.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Total Units 83
Stories 13

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,025/mo
Original Price $1,550,000
Sale Price $1,525,000
Previous Price $1,550,000

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

325

Median Asking Price

$1.35M

Median $/Sqft

$1,516

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

30

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.37M

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140 E 81ST Street #4E, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10897178
First Listed: 10/4/2021
Price Changed: 3/16/2022
Closed: 3/16/2022
Contract Date: 10/4/2021

Listing Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate - Geoffrey Gottlieb

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