131 East 81st Street, Unit 9
Description
The windowed chef’s kitchen provides extensive granite counters,...131 East 81st Street, Unit 9 offers luxury living in this massive 2 bedroom, 2 bath located in an Upper East Side, keyed elevator boutique co-op with a rare blend of classic New York charm and modern sophistication. The residence features an expansive living room/dining room with sun-drenched south, east and north exposures; wood shutters over wide picture windows, hardwood floors throughout, and high ceilings with recessed lighting.
The windowed chef’s kitchen provides extensive granite counters, Sub Zero refrigerator with bottom freezer and ice-maker, Wolf range, Fisher & Paykel 2 drawer dishwasher, and excessive storage.
A huge primary bedroom is graced with sunlight from south and west exposures, has two walk-in closets, and an en-suite windowed bath with deep soaking tub and separate glass shower. The spacious 2nd bedroom enjoys sunny southern exposure, and an adjacent opulent 2nd bath.
The elevator opening into the apartment gallery, a Bosch washer/dryer, video intercom, and individual climate control for air conditioning and heat in each room add to the conveniences of 131 East 81st Street. Completion of the new lobby is imminent. Pets, pied-à-terres, co-purchashing, and parents buying for children are permitted. Residents enjoy the close proximity to some of the city’s finest dining, shopping, and cultural destinations. Central Park, world-class museums, and major transportation options are just moments away.
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Crown Mouldings
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
- Soundproof Windows
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Total Renovation
- Granite Kitchen Counter
- Windowed Kitchen
- Chef's Kitchen
- Northern Exposure
- Southern Exposure
- Eastern Exposure
- Western Exposure
- Recessed Lighting
- Video Intercom
- Dual Pane Windows
- Highrise
Property Details for 131 East 81st Street, Unit 9
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 21 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $3,330 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 30% |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Property Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1983 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
131 E 81st St
Location
Building Information for 131 East 81st Street, Unit 9
Payment Calculator
$12,120 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
$8,790
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$3,330
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1Property History for 131 East 81st Street, Unit 9
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2026 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 04/07/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,995,000 |
| 04/11/2022 | Temporarily Off Market ONEKEY #H6154146 | $1,750,000 |
| 03/04/2022 | $1,825,000 +0.9% / yr | |
| 11/11/2021 | Listed (Active) ONEKEY #H6154146 | $1,750,000 |
| 06/09/2014 | Sold RLS #OLRS-1286323 | $1,700,000 |
| 06/09/2014 | $1,700,000 +5.0% / yr | |
| 03/05/2014 | Contract Signed RLS #OLRS-1286323 | $1,750,000 |
| 02/02/2014 | Listed (Active) RLS #OLRS-1286323 | $1,750,000 |
| 06/06/2012 | $1,542,000 +3.5% / yr | |
| 03/01/2005 | $1,200,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 131 East 81st Street, Unit 9
Schools near 131 East 81st Street, Unit 9
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 |
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.
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