Closed For Sale • Condo

$495,000

$1,058 per sq ft

520 E 81ST Street #2K

Upper East Side, Manhattan

Salem House, The

MLS® #RLS10872601

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Studio

1

Bath

468

Sq. Ft.

1960

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio

Bathrooms 1

Living Area 468 sq ft

Year Built 1960

Ownership Condo

HOA/Common Charges $594/mo

Property Taxes $6,720/yr

Parking Garage

Neighborhood Upper East Side

Floor 2 of 14

Property Highlights

• Exposure: South facing
• Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Condo

Ownership Condominium

Total Rooms 3

Baths 1 Full

Floor 2 of 14

Exposure South

Pets Yes

Cross Street YORK AVENUE and EAST END AVENUE

Year Built 1960

Living Area 468 sq ft

Parking Garage Available

Parcel # 1577-1022

Description

JUST LISTED! Alcove Studio in Upper East Side DOORMAN CONDOMINIUM. This apartment provides an excellent, affordable opportunity to become a homeowner in Manhattan, to be an investor and for those seeking an affordable pied-a-terre.

Smart layout comfortably accommodates separate dining, living and sleeping areas. There is sunny Southern Exposure. The kitchen and bath are in great condition, and the kitchen has a dishwasher. There are also large closets and a dressing area off the bathroom.

Pet-friendly building allows dogs up to 35 lbs. The Salem House offers a 24 hour doorman, live-in super, landscaped roof deck with exceptional views. There is a parking garage attached to the building which also has bicycle storage.

Convenient Yorkville location, moments to Carl Schurz Park, featuring waterfront, playgrounds, basketball and hockey courts and 2 dog parks. Surrounded by amazing nearby restaurants, Whole Foods, Fairway Market, and easy access to the Second Avenue Subway Q Train, 4/5/6 Trains at 86th and Lexington Ave, and the 79th Street crosstown bus. Ongoing Assessment of $92.10.

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building Information

Building Salem House, The

Total Units 163

Stories 14

Financial Details

Common Charges $594/mo

RE Taxes $6,720/yr ($560/mo)

Sale Price $495,000

About Upper East Side

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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

318

Median Asking Price

$1.32M

Median $/Sqft

$1,479

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

12

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

31

Median Sale Price

$1.42M

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520 E 81ST Street #2K, Upper East Side, New York County • Near YORK AVENUE and EAST END AVENUE

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MLS® ID: RLS10872601

First Listed: 5/19/2023

Price Changed: 5/19/2023

Closed: 5/19/2023

Contract Date: 2/14/2023

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - STEPHEN DARTLEY

Listing Contact: 19176039150

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