SOLD FOR $1,435,000
Listed at $1,500,000 · Sold 4.3% below asking · Closed January 12, 2026
140 E 81st Street #12-E
MLS® #RLS20046667
Listing by R New York
2
Bedrooms
1.5
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1928
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Exposure: East,North,South facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
Property Details
Description
A PREWAR GEM!
Situated on a high floor with three open exposures, this tranquil 2-bedroom residence has extraordinary light and city views. The only sound you are likely to hear when you open one of the 11 windows is bird song from the townhouse gardens below.
Apartment 12E is entered through a gracious foyer that leads to a well-proportioned living room. There are two large bedrooms, both with excellent closet space, and they share an adjoining full bathroom. A second half bathroom is located off the kitchen. There is room for a dining area in the spacious kitchen which has a separate service entrance.
There are 9'4" beamed ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, and picture moldings throughout.
140 East 81st Street is a coveted 1928 full-service cooperative on the corner of Lexington Avenue on a charming tree-lined street. It is in a prime Upper East Side location convenient to transportation, shops, fine restaurants, museums and Central Park.
The building is known for its low monthly maintenance, and it features a gym and a garden, as well as laundry, bike and storage rooms. Washer/dryer and pets (one dog per apartment) allowed, pieds-a-terre and subletting permitted (ask for details).
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About Upper East Side
View All Upper East Side ListingsThe 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
332
Median Asking Price
$1.65M
Median $/Sqft
$1,533
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
20
Price Reduced
27%
Sold (30 Days)
33
Median Sale Price
$1.50M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/21/26, 2:06 AM EST
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Location
140 E 81st Street #12-E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Lexington Avenue/Third Avenue
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $2,677 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1928, making it approximately 98 years old.
This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.
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 mcoste@kwnyc.com. 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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