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SOLD FOR $3,600,000

· Closed June 16, 2018

140 E 81ST Street #8BC
Closed For Sale Condop

$3,600,000

140 E 81ST Street #8BC

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10486333

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

4

Bedrooms

3

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Lot Size 11,633 sq ft
Year Built 1928
Ownership Condop
HOA/Common Charges $4,212/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 8 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1928)

Property Details

Type Condop
Ownership Condop
Total Rooms 9
Baths null Full
Floor 8 of 12
Pets Yes
Year Built 1928
Architectural Style Prewar
Lot Size 11,633 sq ft

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 16, 2018 $4,995,000 -
Currently May 6, 2026 $3,600,000 -27.9%

Description

Wonderful 9 room Pre War home with multiple options!!! If you have an extended family or need unusual space, this 9 room Pre War cooperative built in 1929 is the perfect answer. The current floor plan is configured with 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathrooms, a formal dining room, a family room, eat in kitchen and an office. One of the bedrooms and bathrooms are in a separate wing, allowing for complete privacy. The apartment faces North, West, and East. As you enter the spacious foyer, you will immediately notice the beamed ceilings surrounded by crown moldings. The foyer leads to all of the major rooms. The gracious Living Room with herringbone floors has built in book cases. There is an exceptionally large Formal Dining Room and a windowed eat in kitchen with a washer/dryer. Adjoining the kitchen is an office with a private powder room. There is also a large family room with herringbone floors. Needless to say huge closets. Best of all, additional storage comes with the apartment! 140 E 81 Street is a full service building that allows pied a terre living and is pet friendly. There is a private garden for residents, a central laundry room, separate bike storage and a gym that will be built (recently approved). The location at Lexington Avenue and 81st Street is close to all major transportation, the finest restaurants, Central Park, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The area also has a wonderful selection of both private and Public Schools. This is truly a gracious and elegant home which is light, bright and happy!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 83
Stories 12
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $4,212/mo
Original Price $4,995,000
Sale Price $3,600,000

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

338

Median Asking Price

$1.77M

Median $/Sqft

$1,560

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

15

Price Reduced

31%

Sold (30 Days)

39

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

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Location

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140 E 81ST Street #8BC, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1
Floor Plan 2

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1930
Year Built
96 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R2
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $188,640
Land Value: $36,180
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 5,250 SF
Building Area: 4,074 SF
Built FAR: 0.78
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 common charges are $4,212 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1928, making it approximately 98 years old.

This listing is a condop, a hybrid structure where the building is legally a co-op but individual units are sold with greater flexibility, often including subletting rights similar to condos.

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: RLS10486333
First Listed: 6/16/2018
Closed: 6/16/2018
Contract Date: 9/9/2015

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. - Phyllis J. Gallaway

Listing Contact: (212) 606-7678

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