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

21 E 81st St is a townhouse rental building located at 21 E 81st St in Manhattan. It was built in 1899. The structure rises 5 stories and contains 2 units.


Located in the Upper East Side, 21 E 81st St provides a professional service level featuring voice intercom. This building offers common outdoor space, elevator and voice intercom.

Units

Unit
Status
Price
$18,000,000 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$2,108/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
21 E 81st StExclusive ListingActive$18,000,000$2,108/sf65.58,538View

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

Building Amenities

Common Outdoor Space
Elevator
Pre-war
Voice Intercom

Building Policies

General Policies
Pet Policy: No 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: -
Year Built: 1899
Building Era: Pre-war
Building Class: B1
Owner: YOUNG MYRNA
Size & Dimensions
Units: 2
Stories: 5
Building Sq. Ft.: 7,784 Sq. Ft.
Lot Sq. Ft.: 2,026 Sq. Ft.
Building Width: 19.83 Ft.
Building Depth: 66 Ft.
Lot Width: 19.83 Ft.
Lot Depth: 102.17 Ft.
Buildings on Lot: 1
Zoning & Use
Zoning Districts: R8B
Land Use Category: B1
Residential Units: 2
Total Units: 2
Residential Area(SF): 7,784 Sq. Ft.
Location Details
Street Address: 21 E 81st St
Zip Code: 10028
Building Name: -
Complex Name: -
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Districts
Community District: 108
City Council: 4
Police Precinct: 19
Fire Department: E022
Historic District: Metropolitan Museum Historic District
School District: 02

Neighborhood Map and Transit

Schools


SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
P.S. 6 Lillie D BlakePublicPK-50.1 mi
8
Rudolf Steiner SchoolPrivatePK-120.1 mi
NR
St Ignatius Loyola SchoolPrivatePK-80.1 mi
NR
Marymount School of NYPrivatePK-120.1 mi
NR

P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake

PK-5, 0.1 mi, Public

8

Rudolf Steiner School

PK-12, 0.1 mi, Private

NR

St Ignatius Loyola School

PK-8, 0.1 mi, Private

NR

Marymount School of NY

PK-12, 0.1 mi, Private

NR

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 21 E 81st St, Manhattan, NY 10028

As a benchmark, a 6-bedroom home at 21 East 81st Street is currently on the market at $18,000,000. This building sits amid Upper East Side, Yorkville, Carnegie Hill, Lenox Hill and Roosevelt Island, intersecting ZIP codes 10024, 10128, 10075, 10044 and 10025 — and directly borders New York, Manhattan, 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 1, 2026.