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SOLD FOR $385,000

· Closed June 21, 2022

521 E 81ST Street #B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$385,000

521 E 81ST Street #B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10778414

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Corcoran Group

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $563/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 1 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 1 of 5
Pets Yes
Year Built 1910
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1578-0013-00521-000-000000B

Description

NO BOARD APPROVAL. BRAND NEW RENOVATION. Residence B at 521 East 81st Street is a newly renovated studio, one bathroom home in Yorkville. This pin-drop quiet apartment features a brand new kitchen and bathroom, hardwood floors, high ceilings, oversized windows and southern exposure. 521 East 81st Street is a well-maintained, charming, boutique pre-war co-op with a live-in super and laundry room. Conveniently located near the 2nd Avenue Q subway line, residents are also just blocks away from Carl Schurz Park and Gracie Mansion. Co-purchasing, sublets, pied-a-terres and pets are permitted. Residence B is located on the first floor. All images have been virtually staged.

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 20
Stories 5
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $563/mo
Original Price $399,000
Sale Price $385,000
Previous Price $399,000

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

317

Median Asking Price

$1.45M

Median $/Sqft

$1,482

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

17

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

28

Median Sale Price

$1.42M

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521 E 81ST Street #B, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10778414
First Listed: 1/18/2022
Price Changed: 6/22/2022
Closed: 6/21/2022
Contract Date: 11/1/2021

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group - Niccolo Riback

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