SOLD FOR $1,485,000
· Closed June 23, 2022
140 E 81ST Street #7D
MLS® #RLS10778690
Listing by Corcoran Group
2
Bedrooms
1.5
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1928
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North,South,West facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1928)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jan 19, 2022 | $1,495,000 | - |
| Currently | May 9, 2026 | $1,485,000 | -0.7% |
Description
Enter the airy entrance foyer of this stylish 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath home and immediately feel at home. You'll be greeted by the beautiful pre-war details of high beamed ceilings and herringbone wood floors. The generously sized living/dining room faces south and is a perfect backdrop for entertaining. The windowed eat-in kitchen features a Viking range, Liebherr refrigerator, Bosch d/w and microwave. White wood cabinetry, marble countertops and honed marble flooring complete the d cor.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a windowed half bath and a discreetly placed washer/dryer, with the dryer venting to the outside.
Bright and light, the spacious primary bedroom has city and skyline views facing north. There's plenty of storage with an expansive custom-built walk-in closet designed to meet the needs of any fashionista, plus an additional wall of custom-built closets.
From French doors off the foyer, enter the second bedroom with skyline views over the brownstones across the tree-lined street. A windowed full bath with tub separates the two bedrooms.
The apartment features thru-wall air conditioning and double-paned windows. Low maintenance!
Built in 1929, 140 East 81st Street is an exceptional pre-war building with full-time doormen, a live-in resident manager, fitness room, common garden area, storage room, bicycle storage, and laundry located steps from Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Pet friendly. Pied-a-terres on a case by case basis.
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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
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342
Median Asking Price
$1.80M
Median $/Sqft
$1,563
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
19
Price Reduced
28%
Sold (30 Days)
40
Median Sale Price
$1.59M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/9/26, 3:01 PM EST
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140 E 81ST Street #7D, Upper East Side, New York County • Near LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $2,057 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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