Sold on 8/1/2022 for $1,600,000
140 E 81ST Street #4D
MLS® #RLS10803968
Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate
2
Bedrooms
2.5
Baths
—
Sq. Ft.
1928
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North,South facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1928)
Property Details
Description
Prime Upper East Side, sophisticated, stylish pre-war 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home elevated to perfection with upscale finishes.
Enter into an inviting formal foyer accented with Cole & Son Chiavi Segrete Forest Wallpaper. A 6-ft-wide archway escorts you into a spacious living room adorned with pristine honed herringbone wood floors and Venetian plaster walls. Continue into a windowed eat-in kitchen with a customized built-in banquette and architect-designed wood cabinetry that extends all the way to the ceiling to maximize storage. A designer Nemo backsplash and flooring enhance this modern space. Tucked away is a bar area that may be transformed to house a washer/dryer (with board approval). Thermador stainless appliances complete this magazine worthy kitchen.
Off the dining area is an elegant half bath with a Waterworks faucet, custom vanity, and marble hexagon flooring.
The primary bedroom is grand (think king-sized bed) and includes ample space for a sitting or office area. Between the bedrooms is a spa-like Jack and Jill bathroom that is finished with a marble vanity and marble flooring. The second bedroom contains two large closets and a custom-built wardrobe and bookshelf. Both bedrooms are graced by two large windows that bathe them with natural sunlight.
Completing this sophisticated home are through-the-wall air conditioners to keep you at the perfect temperature.
140 East 81st Street is a full-service cooperative that offers an array of amenities, including a full-time doorman, live-in super, gym, private garden, laundry facility, and storage and bike rooms. It's situated in an amazing Upper East Side location, just blocks from Central Park, transportation (the 4/5/6 trains, Citi Bike), entertainment (the Metropolitan Museum of Art), and caf s (Maman, Levain Bakery, and Caf Bleriot XI, to name a few). Pets are permitted with some restrictions.
Please e-mail or call to schedule a private viewing of this gorgeous home.
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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 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
285
Median Asking Price
$1.71M
Median $/Sqft
$1,533
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
25
Price Reduced
28%
Sold (30 Days)
29
Median Sale Price
$1.37M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/9/26, 4:55 AM EST
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Location
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