23 East 81st Street, Unit 7
Description
The current owners combined the front and back apartments to create a delightful floor-through home. In addition to the two spacious bedrooms and two modern bathrooms, the apartment features double-paned windows throughout, a large living/dining room and a library/den,...Located in a limestone townhouse on one of the Upper East Side's most tranquil museum blocks, this exquisite 2-3 bedroom, 2 bathroom prewar Condominium apartment is in excellent condition and combines classic charm and modern convenience.
The current owners combined the front and back apartments to create a delightful floor-through home. In addition to the two spacious bedrooms and two modern bathrooms, the apartment features double-paned windows throughout, a large living/dining room and a library/den, each of which has its own wood-burning fireplace, adding warmth and character to the high-ceilinged space. The sophisticated kitchen is cleverly designed and includes a Bosch washer/dryer, Bosch dishwasher and a vented hood. There is ample closet space including a large windowed walk-in closet.
This exclusive condominium building offers only 7 units, ensuring a sense of community and privacy. Situated just around the corner from the Metropolitan Museum, Central Park and all that the Upper East Side has to offer.
NB Home office photograph is virtually staged
Amenities
- Floor Thru
- Exposed Brick
- Fireplace
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
Property Details for 23 East 81st Street, Unit 7
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 49 |
| Taxes | $1,582 / month |
| Common Charges | $1,870 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 3.0 |
| Compass Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | Condo |
| Year Built | 1939 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
23 E 81st St
Location
Building Information for 23 East 81st Street, Unit 7
Payment Calculator
$17,072 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$13,620
$1,582
$1,870
Property History for 23 East 81st Street, Unit 7
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 10/21/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,450,000 |
| 10/21/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 09/02/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,450,000 |
| 08/13/2020 | $790,000 -0.8% / yr | |
| 05/22/2013 | — | |
| 05/21/2013 | $840,000 | |
| 05/21/2013 | $840,000 | |
| 05/21/2013 | $840,000 +7.6% / yr | |
| 10/05/2012 | $975,000 | |
| 09/04/2012 | — | |
| 09/04/2012 | $850,000 | |
| 10/17/2008 | $600,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 23 East 81st Street, Unit 7
Schools near 23 East 81st Street, Unit 7
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| 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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