157 East 81st Street, Unit 8

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Active
$29,995/mo
4 beds4,000 sqft

157 East 81st Street, Unit 8, Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY 10028

Building Info: 157 E 81st St, 10 stories, Built 1912

Description

This exceptional full-floor residence on the Upper East Side is set on a beautiful, tree-lined townhouse block. This rare 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence occupies a private floor in an intimate prewar boutique building, with the flexibility to create a fifth bedroom. A private elevator vestibule opens to a sprawling, loft style home featuring a dramatic 60-foot living room, south-facing French doors, wood-burning and gas fireplaces, refinished herringbone oak floors, coffered...This exceptional full-floor residence on the Upper East Side is set on a beautiful, tree-lined townhouse block. This rare 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence occupies a private floor in an intimate prewar boutique building, with the flexibility to create a fifth bedroom. A private elevator vestibule opens to a sprawling, loft style home featuring a dramatic 60-foot living room, south-facing French doors, wood-burning and gas fireplaces, refinished herringbone oak floors, coffered ceilings, and custom handcrafted details throughout. The chef's eat in kitchen features a premium Viking stove, a brand new Sub Zero refrigerator, granite countertops, and quality finishes. Additional highlights include two zone central air conditioning conveniently controlled from your phone, a private laundry room with a new washer and dryer, abundant storage, and generous walk-in closets. Pets welcome. First month's rent $29,995, Security deposit $29,995 are both due at move-in. Welcome home!
Pets welcomePet policy
Oct 21Available Date
NoFurnished
  • Listed by: Kyle Ramdeen 914.299.5377 kyle.ramdeen@theagencyre.com • The Agency Brokerage
  • Listed by: Michael Birlya 646.496.2174 mikeb@theagencyre.com • The Agency Brokerage
Last updated: 10/22/2026 06:08 PM
Source: RLS RESO, MLS#: RLS20122064
21 days on Market
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Property information

157 East 81st Street, Unit 8

Property Details

  • MLS ID: RLS20122064
  • Total Rooms: 7.0
  • Property Type: Apartment
  • MLS Type: Apartment
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Lot Size: 5,772 SF / 57' x 102'
  • County: New York County
  • View: Other

Building Information

  • Stories: 10
  • Residences: 28
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Lot Size: 5,772 SF / 57' x 102'
  • Building Age: Pre-war
  • Building Type: Lowrise

Summary

Location and General Information

  • Subdivision Name: Upper East Side
  • Stories Total: 10
  • Exposures: North, South
  • View: Yes

Taxes and HOA

  • Tax Lot: 0027
  • Tax Block: 01510
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Building Tax Lot: 0027
  • Tax Abatement YN: false

Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false

Property

Lot Information

  • Living Area: 4000.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Building Information

  • Building Features: Elevators
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Laundry Features: None
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Building Pool Features: None
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: false

Property and Assessments

  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Common Interest: Rental Building
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Excellent

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None

Interior Features

  • Cooling: Other
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Interior Features: WalkInClosets, HighCeilings
  • Floor Number: 8
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: No
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, InUnit
  • ElevatorsTotal: 1

Rental

Rental Information

  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Min Lease Months: 12
  • Availability Date: 10-21-2026
  • Attendance Type: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Deposit Amount: $29,995
  • Lease Type: Stabilized Lease
  • Pets Allowed Comments: Pets Allowed

Property History

157 East 81st Street, Unit 8

DateEventPriceLink
Oct 21, 2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20122064

$29,995
Oct 12, 2026

Permanently Off Market

Manual

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May 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$40,000
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DateEventPrice
10/21/2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20122064

$29,995
10/12/2026

Permanently Off Market

Manual

—
05/26/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$40,000

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Schools

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

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More information about 157 East 81st Street, Unit 8, Upper East Side

157 East 81st Street, Unit 8 is available for rent in Upper East Side. This property was listed on October 21, 2026 by The Agency Brokerage, it's currently listed at $29,995. It has been on the market for a total of 21 days and was last rented on June 4, 2020. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 157 East 81st Street, Unit 8 is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 4,000 sqft a property built in 1912.

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