23 East 81st Street, Unit 1

2,098 Sq. Ft.
$1,644 / Sq. Ft.
2,098
Sq. Ft.
$1,644
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Coveted Townhouse Duplex Condo
An expansive 2-3 bedroom duplex located on a prime museum block between Madison & 5th Avenues. Enter on the parlor level that features 11’ ceilings, a large open and airy kitchen with dining room, a large living room, a bedroom and 2 full bathrooms. An elegant staircase leads you down to the garden level which features a very private primary BR with en-suite bathroom, a spacious home office/den, and a further full bathroom. There is a lovely, private garden space to
...Coveted Townhouse Duplex Condo

An expansive 2-3 bedroom duplex located on a prime museum block between Madison & 5th Avenues. Enter on the parlor level that features 11’ ceilings, a large open and airy kitchen with dining room, a large living room, a bedroom and 2 full bathrooms. An elegant staircase leads you down to the garden level which features a very private primary BR with en-suite bathroom, a spacious home office/den, and a further full bathroom. There is a lovely, private garden space to escape the hustle & bustle. There is Central A/C and a washer & dryer.

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Listing Agents

  1. James Hall

    James Hall

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    jameshall@compass.com

    P: (917)-640-6406

  2. Anna Hall

    Anna Hall

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    anna.hall@compass.com

    P: (646)-456-0442

Amenities

  • Primary Ensuite
  • High Ceilings
  • Elevator
  • Washer / Dryer in Unit
  • Central AC
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Home Office
LISTING UPDATED: 11/26/2025 12:36 AM

Property Details for 23 East 81st Street, Unit 1

StatusPermanently Off Market
Days on Market72
Taxes$2,358 / month
Common Charges$3,495 / month
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms6.5
Compass TypeCondo
MLS Type-
Year Built1939
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

23 E 81st St

7 Units6 StoriesBuilt in 1939
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Building Information for 23 East 81st Street, Unit 1

Building/Complex23 E 81st StFloor1Stories6Residences7Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1939Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$25,397 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$19,544

Property Taxes

$2,358

Maintenance/Common Charges

$3,495

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Property History for 23 East 81st Street, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Nov 26, 2025

Permanently Off Market

Manual

Sep 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$3,450,000
Apr 2, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2024041000559001

$1,700,000
Jan 4, 2011

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #91cbf30ef8f6216beab9a5b746e7b7778e86dfbe

$2,495,000
Dec 6, 2010

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #91cbf30ef8f6216beab9a5b746e7b7778e86dfbe

$2,495,000
Nov 13, 2010

Price Change

RealPlus #91cbf30ef8f6216beab9a5b746e7b7778e86dfbe

$2,495,000
Oct 18, 2010

Price Change

RealPlus #91cbf30ef8f6216beab9a5b746e7b7778e86dfbe

$2,595,000
Sep 27, 2010

Price Change

RealPlus #91cbf30ef8f6216beab9a5b746e7b7778e86dfbe

$2,695,000
Sep 13, 2010

Price Change

RealPlus #91cbf30ef8f6216beab9a5b746e7b7778e86dfbe

$2,995,000
Aug 10, 2010

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #91cbf30ef8f6216beab9a5b746e7b7778e86dfbe

$3,195,000
Aug 4, 2009

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #faf0b8021f32c94cee9fd4b9d50dc2b5ca776179

$3,500,000
Jul 31, 2009

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #faf0b8021f32c94cee9fd4b9d50dc2b5ca776179

$3,500,000
Aug 12, 2008

Contract Signed

Manual

$3,500,000
Aug 11, 2008

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #faf0b8021f32c94cee9fd4b9d50dc2b5ca776179

$3,500,000
Jun 12, 2008

Price Change

RealPlus #faf0b8021f32c94cee9fd4b9d50dc2b5ca776179

$3,500,000
Feb 22, 2008

Price Change

RealPlus #faf0b8021f32c94cee9fd4b9d50dc2b5ca776179

$3,995,000
Dec 9, 2007

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #faf0b8021f32c94cee9fd4b9d50dc2b5ca776179

$4,200,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/26/2025

Permanently Off Market

Manual

09/14/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$3,450,000
04/02/2024

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2024041000559001

$1,700,000
01/04/2011

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #91cbf30ef8f6216beab9a5b746e7b7778e86dfbe

$2,495,000
12/06/2010

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #91cbf30ef8f6216beab9a5b746e7b7778e86dfbe

$2,495,000
11/13/2010

Price Change

RealPlus #91cbf30ef8f6216beab9a5b746e7b7778e86dfbe

$2,495,000
10/18/2010

Price Change

RealPlus #91cbf30ef8f6216beab9a5b746e7b7778e86dfbe

$2,595,000
09/27/2010

Price Change

RealPlus #91cbf30ef8f6216beab9a5b746e7b7778e86dfbe

$2,695,000
09/13/2010

Price Change

RealPlus #91cbf30ef8f6216beab9a5b746e7b7778e86dfbe

$2,995,000
08/10/2010

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #91cbf30ef8f6216beab9a5b746e7b7778e86dfbe

$3,195,000
08/04/2009

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #faf0b8021f32c94cee9fd4b9d50dc2b5ca776179

$3,500,000
07/31/2009

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #faf0b8021f32c94cee9fd4b9d50dc2b5ca776179

$3,500,000
08/12/2008

Contract Signed

Manual

$3,500,000
08/11/2008

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #faf0b8021f32c94cee9fd4b9d50dc2b5ca776179

$3,500,000
06/12/2008

Price Change

RealPlus #faf0b8021f32c94cee9fd4b9d50dc2b5ca776179

$3,500,000
02/22/2008

Price Change

RealPlus #faf0b8021f32c94cee9fd4b9d50dc2b5ca776179

$3,995,000
12/09/2007

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #faf0b8021f32c94cee9fd4b9d50dc2b5ca776179

$4,200,000

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 1

Taxable ValueLand$39,132Additions$512,930Total$552,062
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,108 SqFtLot Size0 SqFtYear Built1939ZoningR8BAPN1014931151

Schools near 23 East 81st Street, Unit 1

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. 6 Lillie D Blake
PublicPK to 5

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public6 to 8

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