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· Closed March 29, 2021

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

$675,000

163 E 81ST Street #2C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10610240

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Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

1.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1927

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1927
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,694/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 2 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1927)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 2 of 12
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Lexington Avenue/Third Avenue
Year Built 1927
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1212-0010

Description

This charming and peaceful prewar 3rd floor apartment is located on a beautiful tree lined Upper East Side street. A comfortable 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath with a large windowed eat-in kitchen. Enter the apartment to an inviting foyer leading into the gracious living room facing North with nice light. The living room features 9 foot beamed ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace and original hardwood floors. There is plenty of storage throughout the apartment. Washer/dryers are allowed with board approval. The two bedrooms share a large windowed bathroom with tub. Both bedrooms are generously sized and the master has a large walk-in closet. 163 East 81st Street is a full service Pre-War building located on the Upper East Side between Lexington and Third Avenue on a beautiful tree-lined block in one of Manhattan's most desirable residential neighborhoods. Built in 1927, the building has a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, central laundry room, bike room and small storage area. Pets and pied-a-terres allowed. Buyer flip tax is 2% and 50% Financing.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 42
Stories 12
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,694/mo
Original Price $795,000
Sale Price $675,000

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

332

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,525

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

28

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

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163 E 81ST Street #2C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Lexington Avenue/Third Avenue

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MLS® ID: RLS10610240
First Listed: 1/24/2020
Price Changed: 4/2/2021
Closed: 3/29/2021
Contract Date: 1/24/2020

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Daniel Jayson

Listing Contact: (917) 797-6015

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