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SOLD FOR $1,960,000

· Closed March 16, 2023

120 E 81ST Street #3F
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,960,000

120 E 81ST Street #3F

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10834274

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

3

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1958

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1958
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,664/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 3 of 16

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North facing

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full
Floor 3 of 16
Exposure East,North
Pets Yes
Year Built 1958
Parcel # 1509-0056-00120-000-000003F

Description

ESTATE SAYS SELL! Prime UES coop living at its best.
Well located and spacious Upper East Side, full service, 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom apartment in post-war coop features a wonderful, gracious layout, of a combined, opened and expansive living room/dining room with charming northern views onto leafy 81st Street, windowed kitchen with breakfast area & pantry, and powder room (off the foyer). The separate BR wing includes all three large bedrooms, replete with built-ins including the corner primary bedroom w/ WIC and en-suite bath. Excellent closet space throughout and WD permitted with board approval.
120 Est 81 Street was built as a full-service coop in 1958. It offers: 24 hour attended lobby, in-house resident manager, full staff, low maintenance that includes all utilities, internet, and cable, fully equipped gym, low-cost garage for shareholders, and laundry, storage, bike and package rooms. Pets, W/D and pieds-a-terre are permitted, with board approval. No flip tax and max 50% financing allowed. Some images are virtually staged.

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 98
Stories 16

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,664/mo
Original Price $2,250,000
Sale Price $1,960,000
Previous Price $2,000,000

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

309

Median Asking Price

$1.38M

Median $/Sqft

$1,480

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

6

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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120 E 81ST Street #3F, Upper East Side, New York County

MLS® ID: RLS10834274
First Listed: 5/6/2022
Price Changed: 3/20/2023
Closed: 3/16/2023
Contract Date: 9/12/2022

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Genevieve Sonsino

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