Building
157 E 81st St
157 E 81st St, Manhattan, NY 10028

157 E 81st St is a lowrise rental building located at 157 E 81st St in Manhattan. It was built in 1912. The structure rises 10 stories and contains 23 units.


Located in the Upper East Side, 157 E 81st St provides a professional service level featuring video intercom. Residents enjoy a suite of amenities including central air conditioning, elevator and video intercom, among others. Pets are welcome in this pet-friendly community.

Units

Unit
Status
Price
$40,000 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$120/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
157 E 81st St - #8Listed By CompassNo FeeActive$40,000 (No Fee)$120/sf434,000View

Building
157 E 81st St
157 E 81st St, Manhattan, NY 10028

Building Amenities

Central AC
Elevator
Lowrise
Midrise
Pre-war
Video Intercom
Voice Intercom

Building Policies

General Policies
Pet Policy: Pets Allowed
Policies are subject to change at the discretion of building management and may not apply to renters.

Building Facts

Building Overview
Property Type: Rental
Building Size: Lowrise
Access: Elevator
Service Level: Video Intercom
Year Built: 1912
Building Era: Pre-war
Building Class: D4
Owner: Harlington Realty Co., LLC,157 EAST 81 OWNERS CO
Size & Dimensions
Units: 23
Stories: 10
Building Sq. Ft.: 39,687 Sq. Ft.
Lot Sq. Ft.: 5,772 Sq. Ft.
Building Width: 56.50 Ft.
Building Depth: 87.17 Ft.
Lot Width: 56.50 Ft.
Lot Depth: 102.17 Ft.
Buildings on Lot: 1
Zoning & Use
Zoning Districts: R8B
Land Use Category: D4
Residential Units: 28
Total Units: 23
Residential Area(SF): 39,687 Sq. Ft.
Location Details
Street Address: 157 E 81st St
Zip Code: 10028
Building Name: -
Complex Name: -
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Districts
Community District: 108
City Council: 5
Police Precinct: 19
Fire Department: E022
School District: 02

Neighborhood Map and Transit

Schools


SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
Loyola SchoolPrivate9-120.2 mi
NR
The Allen-Stevenson SchoolPrivateK-80.2 mi
NR
Ramaz Lower SchoolPrivatePK-40.2 mi
NR
P.S. 6 Lillie D BlakePublicPK-50.2 mi
10

Loyola School

9-12, 0.2 mi, Private

NR

The Allen-Stevenson School

K-8, 0.2 mi, Private

NR

Ramaz Lower School

PK-4, 0.2 mi, Private

NR

P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake

PK-5, 0.2 mi, Public

10

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Upper East Side
An upscale neighborhood with affluent roots. Although the Upper East Side is best known for upscale real-estate, well-known prep schools and designer boutiques, affordable apartments and relaxed living are easy to find in this quiet and bright neighborhood.

More information about 157 E 81st St, Manhattan, NY 10028

This building sits amid Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side, Yorkville, Lenox Hill and Roosevelt Island, intersecting ZIP codes 10024, 10044, 10075, 10128 and 10162 — and directly borders Manhattan, New York, Queens, North Bergen and Guttenberg. For added insight, see how this compares to average rental rates in Manhattan. *All numbers are for indication only and are not guaranteed.

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Updated as of Apr 6, 2026.