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22 E 81st Street #1
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22 E 81st Street #1

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20064665

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Listing by Keller Williams NYC

NYC FARE Act Notice: Under NYC Local Law 119 (effective June 2025), if the landlord hired the broker, the tenant is not responsible for the broker fee. Ask about fee responsibility before scheduling a viewing.

2

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1883

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Lot Size 2,103 sq ft
Year Built 1883
Ownership None
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Character: Pre-war building (1883)

Property Details

Type Apartment
Ownership None
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Year Built 1883
Structure Type None
Furnished Unfurnished
Lot Size 2,103 sq ft
Parcel # 1492-0060
Block/Lot 01492/0060

Description

A RARE SANCTUARY ON MANHATTAN'S MOST COVETED BLOCK Some addresses whisper elegance. This one commands it. Welcome to a three-floor masterpiece on a tree-lined park block where the Metropolitan Museum of Art is your neighbor and Central Park your morning vista. This isn't just another Upper East Side rental—it's an iconic Robert A.M. Stern-designed sanctuary that awaits its next chapter with you. THE SOUL OF THE HOME Step through your private entrance—yes, your entrance—into 2,599 square feet of light-drenched possibility. Two bedrooms plus a dedicated home office span three thoughtfully conceived floors, each space designed to honor both solitude and celebration. The recent transformation includes a state-of-the-art kitchen where culinary ambitions take flight and spa-worthy bathrooms where the day dissolves into steam and serenity. WHERE INDOORS MEETS OUTDOORS But here's where dreams take root: your private backyard. In Manhattan. On the Upper East Side. On a park block. Located directly off of the kitchen and dining space, this makes entertaining, and indoor/outdoor living a breeze. Imagine morning coffee surrounded by greenery, al fresco dinners under string lights, or simply the luxury of your own private outdoor space in the heart of the city. This isn't a balcony. This is breathing room. This is where your urban life meets nature's rhythm. THE ARCHITECTURE OF COMFORT Robert A.M. Stern didn't just design a space—he crafted an experience. Every detail, from the Floor to ceiling window design, to the graceful flow between floors, speaks to a life lived beautifully. The bones of this home honor both gallery-level aesthetics and residential warmth, creating something rare: a place that feels both significant and deeply, soothingly home. The best part is you would never know the masterpiece inside when looking from the street, you must enter in order to view and appreciate it. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD AWAITS Beyond your private gate lies the Gold Coast—where Madison Avenue's boutiques meet Museum Mile's cultural treasures, where Michelin-starred tables are mere blocks away, and where the Sunday farmers market at 82nd Street becomes ritual. This is the neighborhood where New York's most discerning residents have chosen to build their lives, and they've chosen well. THIS IS MORE THAN SQUARE FOOTAGE This is waking to birdsong on a park block. This is hosting in a space designed by one of architecture's true masters. This is the private entrance that lets you slip away from the world, and the backyard that brings you back to what matters. Pets are no problem on the main and kitchen floor. Not allowed upstairs, however. In a city of eight million, true privacy is the ultimate luxury. Here, it's simply home. Reach out today for your private showing.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common On Floor In Unit

Building Information

Total Units 7
Stories 5
Structure None

Rental Details

Available

3/1/2026

Fee Disclosure NYC FARE Act

Estimated Move-In Costs

First Month's Rent

$25,000

Security Deposit

$25,000

Application Fee

$20

Under NYC's FARE Act (Local Law 119), if the landlord hired the broker, the tenant is not responsible for the broker fee. Always confirm fee responsibility before signing.

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

330

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,497

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

30

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

34

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/24/26, 11:43 PM EST

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22 E 81st Street #1, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

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MLS® ID: RLS20064665
First Listed: 12/29/2025
On Market: 12/26/2025
Price Changed: 12/29/2025
Contract Date: 12/3/2025

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams NYC - Wendy Castro

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