520 East 81st Street, Unit 14C

500 Sq. Ft.
$1,200 / Sq. Ft.
500
Sq. Ft.
$1,200
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Situated high on the 14th floor of a post-war condominium this apartment embodies Upper East Side living. 14C is a junior one-bedroom featuring excellent natural light and northern exposure with open views of the city. The apartment has been updated from top to bottom with modern hardwood floors, a white kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a spacious high-end bathroom, and an abundance of closet space. There is an additional ongoing assessment of $106.87/month.
The Salem House is a condominium
...Situated high on the 14th floor of a post-war condominium this apartment embodies Upper East Side living. 14C is a junior one-bedroom featuring excellent natural light and northern exposure with open views of the city. The apartment has been updated from top to bottom with modern hardwood floors, a white kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a spacious high-end bathroom, and an abundance of closet space. There is an additional ongoing assessment of $106.87/month.

The Salem House is a condominium building featuring a 24-hour doorman, elevator, and landscaped roof deck with magnificent views of the city. The building is situated nearby Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion and the East River Promenade. 1 pet under 35 pounds is allowed with condo approval.

Amenities

  • Junior 4
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Roof Deck
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in Building
  • Dishwasher
LISTING UPDATED: 08/13/2025 11:28 AM

Property Details for 520 East 81st Street, Unit 14C

StatusSold
Days on Market49
Taxes$577 / month
Common Charges$879 / month
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms3.0
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondo
Year Built1964
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

The Salem House

163 Units14 StoriesBuilt in 1964

Location

Add your commute

Virtual Tour

Building Information for 520 East 81st Street, Unit 14C

Building/ComplexThe Salem HouseFloor14Stories14Residences163Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details1 pet under 35 pounds is allowed with condo approval.Year Built1964Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$4,746 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,290

Property Taxes

$577

Maintenance/Common Charges

$879

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property History for 520 East 81st Street, Unit 14C

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Aug 13, 2025

Sold

Manual

$600,000
Aug 13, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2025081900846001

$600,000

-0.4% / yr

Jun 10, 2025

Contract Signed

Manual

Apr 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$610,000
Aug 9, 2016

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10468899

$615,000
Aug 9, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2016082300936001

$619,500
Jul 8, 2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10468899

$625,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2025

Sold

Manual

$600,000
08/13/2025

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2025081900846001

$600,000

-0.4% / yr

06/10/2025

Contract Signed

Manual

04/21/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$610,000
08/09/2016

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10468899

$615,000
08/09/2016

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2016082300936001

$619,500
07/08/2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10468899

$625,000

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

Public Records for 520 East 81st Street, Unit 14C

Taxable ValueLand$15,350Additions$63,423Total$78,773
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt495 SqFtLot Size12,770 SqFtYear Built0ZoningR8BAPN1015771154

Schools near 520 East 81st Street, Unit 14C

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

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.

Neighborhood Map and Transit

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., All rights reserved. The source of the displayed data is either the property owner or public record provided by non-governmental third parties. It is believed to be reliable but not guaranteed. This information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the IDX Program of OneKey® MLS. Information Copyright 2026, OneKey® MLS. All data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Compass. See Terms of Service for additional restrictions. Compass · Tel: 212-913-9058 · New York, NY Listing information for certain New York City properties provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York’s Residential Listing Service (the "RLS"). The information contained in this listing has not been verified by the RLS and should be verified by the consumer. The listing information provided here is for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial use. Retransmission, redistribution or copying of this listing information is strictly prohibited except in connection with a consumer's consideration of the purchase and/or sale of an individual property. This listing information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., all rights reserved. This information is not guaranteed, should be independently verified and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Offers of compensation set forth here are for other RLSParticipants only and may not reflect other agreements between a consumer and their broker.©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., All rights reserved.