120 East 81st Street, Unit 12A

120 E 81st St
Upper East Side

$1,999,950
Price
2
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Description

  120 East 81st Street, High-Floor Renovated 2BR with Open City Views This high-floor, fully renovated two-bedroom, two-bath home offers open city views just off Park Avenue, blending sophistication with effortless comfort. An oversized south-facing living and dining room welcomes you with natural light and generous scale, flowing seamlessly into a thoughtfully redesigned windowed kitchen featuring abundant counter and storage space, a wine fridge, and sleek modern finishes. Both marble bathrooms...  120 East 81st Street, High-Floor Renovated 2BR with Open City Views This high-floor, fully renovated two-bedroom, two-bath home offers open city views just off Park Avenue, blending sophistication with effortless comfort. An oversized south-facing living and dining room welcomes you with natural light and generous scale, flowing seamlessly into a thoughtfully redesigned windowed kitchen featuring abundant counter and storage space, a wine fridge, and sleek modern finishes. Both marble bathrooms are elegantly appointed with premium fixtures, heated towel racks, and refined materials. Additional highlights include a dedicated home office area adjacent to the kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer, and exceptional storage - walk-in closets in both bedrooms plus eight additional closets throughout the home. 120 East 81st Street is a well-established, impeccably maintained cooperative with a beautiful lobby, newly renovated hallways, and an exceptional staff including a full-time resident manager. This pet-friendly co-op offers very low maintenance that includes utilities and basic cable, along with a well-equipped gym, storage, bike room, and reduced-rate on-site parking accessible directly from the building. All of this in one of the most coveted locations on the Upper East Side, moments from Park Avenue, Madison Avenue boutiques, museums, and top dining. Pied-à-terres are not permitted. Flip tax: 2%, paid by purchaser.  

Property Details for 120 East 81st Street, Unit 12A

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/13/2025 12:09 PM

Property Details for 120 East 81st Street, Unit 12A

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20034200
Days on Market178
Taxes-
Maintenance$3,396 / month
Min. Down Pymt50%
Total Rooms4.5
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1958
CountyNew York County

Building

120 E 81st St

101 Units16 StoriesBuilt in 1958

Location

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Building Information for 120 East 81st Street, Unit 12A

Building/Complex120 E 81st StFloor12Stories16Residences101Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1958Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$9,573 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,177

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$3,396

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Property Information for 120 East 81st Street, Unit 12A

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Upper East Side
  • Stories Total: 16
  • Exposures: West, South
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning Description: C1-8X
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0056
  • Tax Deduction Percent: 57.00%
  • Tax Block: 01509
  • Flip Tax Type: Percent
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $2
  • Building Tax Lot: 0056
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 0.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Features: Elevators
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Laundry Features: Other
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: false
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: StockCooperative
  • Number Of Shares: 77
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Other
  • Entry Level: 12
  • Fireplace: No
  • Kitchen Condition: Excellent
  • Floor Number: 12
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: No
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, InUnit
  • Bathroom Condition: Excellent
  • ElevatorsTotal: 3
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Line: A
  • Number Of Units Total: 98
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 120 East 81st Street, Unit 12A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jul 21, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20034200

$1,999,950——
Jun 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20034200

$2,100,000——
Dec 8, 2011

Sold

RealPlus #6d98c5c86be39a64be55b252f2c1287e8274d2c0

$1,387,500——
Dec 8, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2011121500561001

$1,387,500—
Sep 23, 2011

Contract Signed

RealPlus #6d98c5c86be39a64be55b252f2c1287e8274d2c0

$1,425,000——
Sep 6, 2011

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #6d98c5c86be39a64be55b252f2c1287e8274d2c0

$1,425,000——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/21/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20034200

$1,999,950
06/29/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20034200

$2,100,000
12/08/2011

Sold

RealPlus #6d98c5c86be39a64be55b252f2c1287e8274d2c0

$1,387,500
12/08/2011

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2011121500561001

$1,387,500
09/23/2011

Contract Signed

RealPlus #6d98c5c86be39a64be55b252f2c1287e8274d2c0

$1,425,000
09/06/2011

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #6d98c5c86be39a64be55b252f2c1287e8274d2c0

$1,425,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 120 East 81st Street, Unit 12A

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Home Facts
APN1015090056

Schools near 120 East 81st Street, Unit 12A

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake
Public - PK to 5
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake
PublicPK to 5

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public6 to 8

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More information about 120 East 81st Street, Unit 12A, Upper East Side

120 East 81st Street, Unit 12A is a co-op for sale in Upper East Side. This property was listed for sale on June 29, 2025 by Simple Real Estate, it's currently listed at $1,999,950. It has been on the market for a total of 178 days and was last sold on December 8, 2011. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 120 East 81st Street, Unit 12A is a 2-bed, 2-bath, co-op built in 1958.

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