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SOLD FOR $1,960,000

· Closed March 16, 2023

120 E 81ST Street #3F
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,960,000

120 E 81ST Street #3F

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10834274

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

3

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1958

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1958
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,664/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 3 of 16

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North facing

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full
Floor 3 of 16
Exposure East,North
Pets Yes
Year Built 1958
Parcel # 1509-0056-00120-000-000003F

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 6, 2022 $2,250,000 -
Price Reduced Mar 20, 2023 $2,000,000 -11.1%
Currently May 3, 2026 $1,960,000 -2.0%

Description

ESTATE SAYS SELL! Prime UES coop living at its best.
Well located and spacious Upper East Side, full service, 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom apartment in post-war coop features a wonderful, gracious layout, of a combined, opened and expansive living room/dining room with charming northern views onto leafy 81st Street, windowed kitchen with breakfast area & pantry, and powder room (off the foyer). The separate BR wing includes all three large bedrooms, replete with built-ins including the corner primary bedroom w/ WIC and en-suite bath. Excellent closet space throughout and WD permitted with board approval.
120 Est 81 Street was built as a full-service coop in 1958. It offers: 24 hour attended lobby, in-house resident manager, full staff, low maintenance that includes all utilities, internet, and cable, fully equipped gym, low-cost garage for shareholders, and laundry, storage, bike and package rooms. Pets, W/D and pieds-a-terre are permitted, with board approval. No flip tax and max 50% financing allowed. Some images are virtually staged.

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,664/mo
Original Price $2,250,000
Sale Price $1,960,000
Previous Price $2,000,000

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

338

Median Asking Price

$1.67M

Median $/Sqft

$1,534

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

36

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

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120 E 81ST Street #3F, Upper East Side, New York County

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R2
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $141,360
Land Value: $44,460
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 6,560 SF
Building Area: 1,904 SF
Built FAR: 0.29
Allowed FAR: 0.75

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $3,664 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1958, making it approximately 68 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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10834274
First Listed: 5/6/2022
Price Changed: 3/20/2023
Closed: 3/16/2023
Contract Date: 9/12/2022

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Genevieve Sonsino

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