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· Closed September 30, 2021

520 E 81ST Street #10A
Closed For Sale Condo

$515,000

520 E 81ST Street #10A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

Salem House, The

MLS® #RLS10872600

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1960

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1960
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $597/mo
Property Taxes $5,724/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 10 of 14

Property Highlights

  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 10 of 14
Pets Yes
Cross Street YORK AVENUE and EAST END AVENUE
Year Built 1960
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1577-1117

Description

High floor alcove studio at The Salem House. Generous in size, with many closets and a separate kitchen, this alcove studio can easily be converted to a junior one bedroom. Kitchen has been renovated and a new PTAC heating and cooling unit has recently been installed. This can be a great primary residence, pied-a-terre or investment. 520 East 81st is a pet-friendly condominium with full-time doorman, live-in superintendent and common roof deck with river views, central laundry room and an on-site garage. Located on a tree lined block, close to the new Second Avenue subway, Carl Schultz Park, Gracie Mansion and the East River Promenade. Please note there is an assessment of $99/month.

Building Information

Building Salem House, The
Total Units 163
Stories 14

Financial Details

Common Charges $597/mo
RE Taxes $5,724/yr ($477/mo)
Original Price $527,000
Sale Price $515,000
Previous Price $527,000

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

323

Median Asking Price

$1.69M

Median $/Sqft

$1,513

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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520 E 81ST Street #10A, Upper East Side, New York County • Near YORK AVENUE and EAST END AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10872600
First Listed: 9/9/2021
Price Changed: 10/1/2021
Closed: 9/30/2021
Contract Date: 7/12/2021

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Joseph Peraino

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