163 East 81st Street, Unit 1CD
Description
LOOK NO FURTHER! This RENOVATED THREE BEDROOM HOME has been seamlessly combined by high-end design/build firm, THE RENOVATED HOME. Spacious with enviable room proportions and oozing with prewar charm, this unique residence has TWO WORKING WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES, high beamed ceilings, refinished original hardwood floors, moldings and handsome BUILT-IN BOOKCASES flanking both fireplaces. The MASTER BEDROOM SUITE with DOUBLE BUILT-IN DESKS is large enough...XXX MINT PREWAR 3 BR - SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT!
LOOK NO FURTHER! This RENOVATED THREE BEDROOM HOME has been seamlessly combined by high-end design/build firm, THE RENOVATED HOME. Spacious with enviable room proportions and oozing with prewar charm, this unique residence has TWO WORKING WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES, high beamed ceilings, refinished original hardwood floors, moldings and handsome BUILT-IN BOOKCASES flanking both fireplaces. The MASTER BEDROOM SUITE with DOUBLE BUILT-IN DESKS is large enough for a KING SIZE BED and a seating area which easily fits a PELOTON. Additional features include abundant CUSTOM CLOSETS and a MARBLE BATHROOM with DOUBLE VANITIES, a large shower, radiant floors and heated towel rack. The SECOND MASTER BEDROOM is equally large and shares a beautifully renovated bathroom with the third bedroom/library. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, marble countertops and has a cleverly designed mirrored sliding french door to the dining room, There is a sound system in the living room, air conditioning that is controlled separately in every room, custom closets, and a stunning LAUNDRY ROOM and WET BAR. If you don't want to use the elevator, it's just one easy flight down to the lobby. 163 East 81st Street is a full time prewar doorman cooperative with a live-in resident manager, central laundry, bike room and wood storage in the basement. Private storage. Zoned in P.S. 6. A tremendous value not to be missed!
Pet friendly. 2% flip tax paid by buyer. Up to 50% financing permitted.
Amenities
- Doorman
- Full-Time Doorman
- Working Fireplace
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Formal Dining Room
- Library / Den
- Windowed Kitchen
Property Details for 163 East 81st Street, Unit 1CD
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 146 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $4,311 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 50% |
| Total Rooms | 6.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1927 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
163 E 81st St
Location
Building Information for 163 East 81st Street, Unit 1CD
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$10,094 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
$5,783
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$4,311
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1Property History for 163 East 81st Street, Unit 1CD
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2021 | Sold Manual | $1,837,500 |
| 02/26/2021 | $1,837,500 -4.3% / yr | |
| 11/24/2020 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 07/27/2020 | Price Change Manual | $2,000,000 |
| 07/01/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,200,000 |
| 02/21/2018 | $2,100,000 | |
| 02/20/2018 | $2,100,000 | |
| 09/25/2017 | $2,500,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 163 East 81st Street, Unit 1CD
Schools near 163 East 81st Street, Unit 1CD
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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