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164 East 81st Street
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Lexington Ave & Third Ave
10.5 Rooms5 Beds5.5 Baths4,160 Square FeetMixed Use
$8,950,000
floors / apts4 / 2
Lot Size20'x104'
Built Size20'x52'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$58,299
Price Per SF
$2,151
This property was sold for $8,750,000 on 06/19/19.
Outdoor space and views
- Backyard
- Juliet Balcony
- City Views
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Garden
Property Description for 164 East 81st Street
Built in 1890, this 20 ft-wide, four story brownstone, in excellent condition, is located on the south side of 81st Street, an attractive, tree-lined street on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. With its own beautifully landscaped garden, the townhouse backs onto the townhouse gardens of East 81st and 80th Streets which create an extensive, leafy enclave of plantings and trees. The south-facing rooms have a pleasing country-like view. The entire house has two-zoned central air conditioning.
The ground floor consists of a self-contained studio and full bathroom at the front of the house; and a bright, 18'x18' eat-in kitchen at the rear. The kitchen has a large island and a family dining area. Beautiful, glass-paned double doors lead to the garden.
Separate kitchen stairs lead up to the parlor floor which has an 18 x 30 living room at the front and dining room at the rear. Both have 12 ft ceilings and original hardwood floors.
On the third floor, the master bedroom suite consists of a south-facing bedroom, with elegant French doors onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens; and a library/den at the front with interconnecting bathroom with two sinks. Both have 10 ft ceilings. A small additional room on the front is used as a dressing room but could serve as an extra small bedroom.
There are two additional master bedrooms (originally four bedrooms) with 10 ft ceilings on the fourth floor along with two full bathrooms.
The basement is full height and contains laundry, storage and mechanicals.
Within the immediate neighborhood, there is everything you could possibly need in the way of local services with both regular and gourmet food shops; as well as a myriad of local and destination restaurants. Public transportation is a couple of blocks away - in particular, the Lexington Avenue and the new Second Avenue subway as well as buses on Third and Lexington Avenues.
*Co-Exclusive with Corcoran
Building Details for 164 East 81st Street
OwnershipMixed Use
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1890
Floors/Apts4/2
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
77 St
0.2 miles
86 St
0.27 miles
86 St
0.32 miles
72 St
0.49 miles
Citi Bike
3 Ave & E 82 St
0.05 miles
E 84 St & Park Ave
0.19 miles
Co-exclusive agents
Co-exclusive agents
Judith Thorn
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Joy Grossman
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Sarah Bond
Corcoran
Upper East Side | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Exuding a cosmopolitan, refined air that is reminiscent of Paris or other European cities, the Upper East Side (the UES, to local cognoscenti) has a reputation as being a bastion of wealth and privilege. Even though it was built by American “royalty” families like the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, Kennedys, Carnegies and Rockefellers, whose elaborate mansions once anchored Fifth Avenue, there are affordable housing options throughout the neighborhood. The further east you move, away from Central Park and the more commercial avenues, the more likely you are to find quiet, tree-lined streets with historic townhouses and brownstones. Keep your eye out for reasonably priced apartments in pre-war low-rise and even a few high-rise buildings.
With abundant, beautifully landscaped green spaces, including the oasis of Central Park acting like a backyard, the area is quiet and lushly green. You can relax and unwind in John Jay Park, Carl Schurz Park or take a stroll along the East River Promenade. The whole neighborhood seems isolated from the workaday chaos of the city at large. Add to that the history of the neighborhood and the abundance of cultural institutions, and you have a uniquely welcoming neighborhood.
Known for its abundance of high-end retail shopping, especially on Madison Avenue, the Upper East Side is host to the Barneys New York flagship department store. Here you can find upscale goods, fashion and home decor items. You will also find the edgy runway-inspired Alexander McQueen collections. If you are dying to treat your feet to red-soled opulence, be sure to visit the Christian Louboutin boutique. These are only a small sampling of this high-end shopper’s paradise that features everything from designer boutiques that offer the ultimate in haute couture to resale shops where you can find last season’s best on sale at hefty discounts .
There are many unique dining experiences, from fine dining to the casual bite-on-the-go, awaiting you in the UES. Sushi is going through a renaissance in the city, and the best omakase-style sushi can be found at Sasabune on E 73rd Street. Omakase sushi means that you leave the choice of ingredients, preparation method and presentation to the chef. Elegant French cuisine can be experienced at JoJo, E 64th Street, housed in gorgeous townhouse. Just for fun, visit the Lexington Candy Shop on Lexington Avenue, to get a taste of an old-fashioned soda fountain.
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OLR ID: 74598TH
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