228 East 81st Street, Unit 1A
Description
Enjoy all the luxuries that the Upper East Side has to offer, and also experience true neighborhood living with shops and tree-lined streets. Within a few block radius you have Fairway, Whole Foods, Equinox, and many other venues to service your wellness and shopping needs. Close to the new 2nd Ave, 86th Street Q train extension and the 4, 5, 6 86th Street station just a few blocks away...Fantastic Loft available with Private Yard and Double Height Ceilings, with lofted bedroom! Laundry in building!
Enjoy all the luxuries that the Upper East Side has to offer, and also experience true neighborhood living with shops and tree-lined streets. Within a few block radius you have Fairway, Whole Foods, Equinox, and many other venues to service your wellness and shopping needs. Close to the new 2nd Ave, 86th Street Q train extension and the 4, 5, 6 86th Street station just a few blocks away will make your commute home a breeze! Centered around great restaurants and night life entertainment.
Amenities include a live-in super, elevator, and laundry room. Pets welcome!
Local Attractions:
• Central Park
• East River
• Fairway
• Whole Foods Market
• Carl Schurz Park
• Levain Bakery
• Crunch Fitness
• Apple Store
Transportation:
• 4, 6 Trains @ 77th St (5 mins)
• 4, 5, 6 Trains @ 86th St (4 mins)
• N, Q, R Trains @ 72 St (4 mins)
There is a $20 application fee and a $350 pet fee per year if applicable
Amenities
- Private Patio
- Hardwood Floors
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
- Air Conditioning
- Northern Exposure
- Voice Intercom
- Central Heating
- Midrise
- Lowrise
Property Details for 228 East 81st Street, Unit 1A
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 10 |
| Rental Incentives | No Fee |
| Costs & Fees | View breakdown |
| Available Date | 04/27/2026 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length: 12 Months, Lease Length Min/Max: 12-12 mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 1.0 |
| Property Type | Rental |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| County | New York County |
Building
228 E 81st St
Location
Building Information for 228 East 81st Street, Unit 1A
Property History for 228 East 81st Street, Unit 1A
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2026 | Rented Manual | — |
| 05/11/2026 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 05/07/2026 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 05/06/2026 | Price Change Manual | $3,195 |
| 04/27/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,295 |
| 03/17/2026 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 03/16/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,295 |
| 03/27/2025 | Rented Manual | — |
| 03/27/2025 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 03/20/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,995 |
| 04/29/2022 | Rented Manual | — |
| 04/29/2022 | Price Change Manual | $2,950 |
| 04/25/2022 | Price Change Manual | $2,595 |
| 04/07/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,795 |
| 03/08/2019 | $2,400 | |
| 02/27/2019 | $2,400 | |
| 02/26/2014 | Rented Realty MX #6352 | $2,400 |
| 09/23/2007 | Listed (Active) Realty MX #6352 | $2,400 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 228 East 81st Street, Unit 1A
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. 290 Manhattan New School 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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