Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $499,000

· Closed November 18, 2020

520 E 81st Street #7E
Closed For Sale Condo

$499,000

520 E 81st Street #7E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

Salem House, The

MLS® #RLS10667652

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1960

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1960
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $607/mo
Property Taxes $7,176/yr
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 7 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North facing
  • Climate Control: Other

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 7 of 12
Exposure North
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Cross Street YORK AVENUE and EAST END AVENUE
Year Built 1960
Parcel # 1577-1082

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 9, 2020 $499,000 -
Currently Apr 21, 2026 $499,000 -

Description

Alcove studio for a studio price! This fantastic apartment is spacious and has excellent storage space. Apt features include: separate kitchen with good counter and cabinet space, over-sized living room, alcove large enough to fit a queen bed and night table, updated bathroom, dressing area and a wall of windows facing tree lined E 81st Street. The bldg has a full time drmn, live in super, roof deck, and card operated laundry. Walk to Carl Shurz park, restaurants, shopping, transportation, NY Sports club and so much more. Current assessment of $100 per month. Pets welcomed! Please email for a showing.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Building Salem House, The
Total Units 163
Stories 12

Financial Details

Common Charges $607/mo
RE Taxes $7,176/yr ($598/mo)
Sale Price $499,000

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

$1.69M

Median $/Sqft

$1,560

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

23

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

34

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/21/26, 3:16 PM EST

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520 E 81st Street #7E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near YORK AVENUE and EAST END AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed common charges are $607 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

The current listed annual property tax is $7,176, or roughly $598 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1960, making it approximately 66 years old.

This listing is a condominium. Buyers receive a deed to their individual unit and own their space outright, subject to condo association rules.

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: RLS10667652
First Listed: 9/9/2020
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 11/18/2020
Contract Date: 9/16/2020

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Shannon Aalai

Listing Contact: (917) 405-0254

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