163 E 81st Street #3A
MLS® #RLS20030354
Listing by Compass
2
Bedrooms
2
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1927
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: South facing
- Fireplace: 1 fireplace
- Climate Control: Wall Units
Property Details
Description
Elegant and sun drenched south-facing Upper East Side classic 6-into-5. The excellent layout features two bedrooms and two full bathrooms (in a separate bedroom wing), a gracious living room, den and eat-in kitchen. The living room and two bedrooms feature gorgeous tree-top views plus open, south-facing skies above the townhouses opposite. A distinctive entrance hall, with an optimally positioned coat closet, draws you into the bright and sunny living room, centered around a wood-burning fireplace. Excellent proportions provide space for a desk and comfortable seating area. The inviting dining room is currently set up as a den with custom built-ins and lighting. The two adjacent bedrooms are anchored by a generous primary with an en-suite bathroom, stylish custom glass-fronted built-in closets, and two further closets, including a walk-in. The second bedroom has plenty of room for two twin beds and has a generously sized closet. The large kitchen boasts an open eating area, desk, butler's pantry (with two wine fridges,) and plentiful counter space. Premium appliances include a Thermador double oven, Viking gas range with vented hood and a Bosch washer dryer. 163 East 81st Street is a delightful co-op on a quiet tree-lined street with a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, common storage room, and laundry. Pets are allowed, and there is a 2% flip tax to be paid by the buyer.
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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
$1.32M
Median $/Sqft
$1,506
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
37
Price Reduced
24%
Sold (30 Days)
31
Median Sale Price
$1.44M
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163 E 81st Street #3A, Upper East Side, New York County
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