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SOLD FOR $2,200,000

· Closed January 13, 2020

120 E 81ST Street #2F
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,200,000

120 E 81ST Street #2F

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10021616

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

3

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1958

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Year Built 1958
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,012/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 2 of 16

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North facing
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 2 of 16
Exposure East,North
Pets Yes
Cross Street Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue
Year Built 1958
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1509-0056-00120-000-000002F

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 19, 2019 $2,295,000 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $2,200,000 -4.1%

Description

Sprawling, gracious, comfortable ... these are the words that best describe this 3BR/2.5 BTH corner unit with treetop views from each of its 20 windows. It is a line rarely available and for good reason. An enormous entrance gallery ushers you in to a grand living room, one that is adjacent to a formal and equally grand dining room. Together they offer the most generous of entertaining spaces or, simply, a wonderful place in which to relax and enjoy. From there, you can wander into the 12' deep windowed kitchen and full breakfast room. This is the area that, tucked away, also houses the washer/dryer. On the entrance gallery's opposite side you will find a quiet hallway from which you enter the bedroom wing. Filled with light, each of the three bedrooms is big and square with custom cabinetry and closets. The master bedroom has a jumbo walk-in closet and windowed en-suite bathroom. This apartment has a marvelous flow with tons of closets throughout and where, like the generations before, you will want to put down roots and call this home.

120 Est 81 Street, built as a coop in 1958, is a fine, full service building that enjoys a superb reputation. It offers: in-house resident manager, low maintenance that includes all utilities and cable, fully equipped gym with excellent equipment, low cost garage for shareholders, and laundry, storage, bike and package rooms. Pets, W/D and pieds-a-terre are permitted, with board approval. And the best part: NO FLIP TAX. Is there any wonder that this building, steps from Central Park, the Met and many fine public and private schools is on the short list of all buyers?

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 98
Stories 16

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,012/mo
Original Price $2,295,000
Sale Price $2,200,000

The 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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Active Listings

335

Median Asking Price

$1.61M

Median $/Sqft

$1,524

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

23

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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Location

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120 E 81ST Street #2F, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R2
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $141,360
Land Value: $44,460
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 6,560 SF
Building Area: 1,904 SF
Built FAR: 0.29
Allowed FAR: 0.75

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $3,012 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1958, making it approximately 68 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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10021616
First Listed: 9/19/2019
Closed: 1/13/2020
Contract Date: 9/18/2019

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Rhea Stein

Listing Contact: (212) 452-4486

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