SOLD FOR $2,295,000
· Closed March 28, 2018
163 E 81ST Street #4A
MLS® #RLS10050355
Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
2
Bedrooms
3
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1927
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: South facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1927)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Oct 2, 2017 | $2,425,000 | - |
| Currently | May 14, 2026 | $2,295,000 | -5.4% |
Description
The quintessential example of an Upper East Side Classic 6, Apartment 4A is appointed with impeccable details. This stunning home has been renovated to include all of life's modern amenities, while still preserving its classic, pre-war heritage.
A gracious gallery welcomes you home and sets the stage as you enter the oversized living room complete with wood-burning fireplace, custom built-ins and south facing, picture windows offering views of treetops and the handsome brownstones on East 81st Street. The coffered ceilings with recessed lighting dress the living room, adjacent formal dining room and continue throughout this masterfully finished home.
The fully renovated butler's pantry and kitchen are well suited to the consummate chef and discerning entertainer; finished with custom cabinetry and millwork, Calcutta Gold Marble countertops, vented Wolf range with grill, Subzero refrigerator and wine cooler, and Miele dishwasher. An original maid's room is located between the kitchen and dining room. Larger than most, it could easily be a third bedroom or repurposed as an office. It includes a powder room and a vented Bosch washer and dryer that replaced the shower stall.
The two primary bedrooms are also south facing, and well proportioned. An elegant retreat, the master bedroom suite is located at the end of the bedroom hallway. Not short on storage, the room is fitted with a full wall of custom cabinets, a deep walk-in closet, and third hanging closet. A beautiful en-suite bathroom is new, having just undergone a gut renovation and is complete with walls of white sheet marble, intricate mosaic floor, and Rohl hardware. The spacious second bedroom enjoys the light from the southern exposure and is directly across the hallway from another renovated white marble clad windowed bathroom.
163 East 81st Street is a boutique pre-war Co-op with only four apartments per floor, and offers a 24-hour doorman and live-in superintendent. The building is pet friendly and pieds-a-terre are considered on a case by case basis. There is a 2% flip tax paid by purchaser.Please call for an appointment - truly triple mint, this is a must see apartment!
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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 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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340
Median Asking Price
$1.70M
Median $/Sqft
$1,500
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
19
Price Reduced
28%
Sold (30 Days)
41
Median Sale Price
$1.59M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/14/26, 1:03 AM EST
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163 E 81ST Street #4A, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Lexington Avenue/Third Avenue
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $3,313 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 2 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1927, making it approximately 99 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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