520 East 81st Street, Unit 5A

$595,000
Price
Alcove
Beds
600 Sq. Ft.
$992 / Sq. Ft.
600
Sq. Ft.
$992
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Apartment 5A is a bright, south-facing Junior 1-bedroom / 1-bathroom home offering exceptional closet and storage space. With expansive windows that fill the space with natural light, the apartment features a generously sized granite kitchen countertop, new stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, oversized double closets, and a newly renovated bathroom. Investors" friendly building and a great investment opportunity.   Salem House is a full-service condominium offering a range of amenities,...Apartment 5A is a bright, south-facing Junior 1-bedroom / 1-bathroom home offering exceptional closet and storage space. With expansive windows that fill the space with natural light, the apartment features a generously sized granite kitchen countertop, new stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, oversized double closets, and a newly renovated bathroom. Investors" friendly building and a great investment opportunity.   Salem House is a full-service condominium offering a range of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, resident manager, elevators, and an updated laundry room conveniently located within the building. Residents also enjoy a beautifully landscaped courtyard with trees and seasonal plantings.

Property Details for 520 East 81st Street, Unit 5A

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/10/2025 02:18 PM

Property Details for 520 East 81st Street, Unit 5A

StatusContract Signed
MLS IDRLS20030044
Days on Market182
Taxes$620 / month
Common Charges$772 / month
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms2.5
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondo
Year Built1964
CountyNew York County

Building

The Salem House

163 Units14 StoriesBuilt in 1964

Location

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Building Information for 520 East 81st Street, Unit 5A

Building/ComplexThe Salem HouseFloor5Stories14Residences163Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1964Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$4,700 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,308

Property Taxes

$620

Maintenance/Common Charges

$772

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Property Information for 520 East 81st Street, Unit 5A

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Yorkville
  • Stories Total: 12
  • Exposures: West, South
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning Description: R8B
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 1052
  • Tax Deduction Percent: .00%
  • Tax Block: 01577
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 7501
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 620.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 600.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Name: Salem House, The
Building Information
  • Building Features: Storage, Elevators
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Exterior Features: BuildingRoofDeck
  • Building Laundry Features: None
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Building Pets Allowed Comments: 35 lbs 1 dog per apartment
  • 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: Condominium
  • Number Of Shares: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Other
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Fireplace: No
  • Dining Type: Alcove
  • Floor Number: 5
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Yes
  • ElevatorsTotal: 2
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 163
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed Comments: 35 lbs 1 dog per apartment

Property History for 520 East 81st Street, Unit 5A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Dec 10, 2025

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS20030044

Dec 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20030044

Dec 10, 2025

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS20030044

Dec 9, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS20030044

$595,000
Jun 10, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20030044

$650,000
Jun 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20030044

$595,000
Nov 26, 2024

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS11007683

$550,000
Nov 26, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2024121101516004

$550,000

+5.0% / yr

Sep 23, 2024

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS11007683

Sep 9, 2024

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS11007683

$550,000
Oct 2, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2013100400949002

$320,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/10/2025

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS20030044

12/10/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20030044

12/10/2025

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS20030044

12/09/2025

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS20030044

$595,000
06/10/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20030044

$650,000
06/10/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20030044

$595,000
11/26/2024

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS11007683

$550,000
11/26/2024

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2024121101516004

$550,000

+5.0% / yr

09/23/2024

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS11007683

09/09/2024

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS11007683

$550,000
10/02/2013

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2013100400949002

$320,000

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Public Records for 520 East 81st Street, Unit 5A

Taxable ValueLand$13,601Additions$49,712Total$63,313
Tax Record2025$7,440 ($620 / month) Tax Class2Tax Rate12.5%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt468 SqFtLot Size12,770 SqFtYear Built0ZoningR8BAPN1015771052

Schools near 520 East 81st Street, Unit 5A

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
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. 158 Baylard Taylor
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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