Updated 10 years ago
Sold
3 Rooms1 Bed1 Bath732 Square FeetCondo
$895,500
Common Charges$634
RE Taxes$521
Price Per SF
$1,223
This property was sold for $850,000 on 02/07/17.
Listing Features
- Abundant Closets
- Dining Bay
- Dining Foyer
- Entry Foyer
- Moldings
- Dishwasher
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Microwave
- Marble Bathroom
Outdoor space and views
- City Views
- North Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Bike Storage
- Elevator
- Garage
- Laundry Room
- Renovated Lobby
- Roof Deck
Policies
- Pets Allowed. Case by Case
- Pieds A Terre Ok
Property Description for 520 East 81st Street, 7-C
Board Approved!!!
Impeccable Upper East Side condominium residence in The Salem House, an elegant, 12-story, red brick, full service building on a tree-lined street, offers the ultimate in Manhattan living! This pristine 732 sq. ft. unit features 3.5 rooms, including 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, and offers ample storage with 4 closet spaces. Beautiful, blonde hardwood flooring throughout with a stunning kitchen and marble bathroom complement the elongated living area – spacious enough to accommodate dining room seating for six. You’ll bask in the morning sunlight cascading through the living room’s five North-facing windows, and in the evening you’ll relish the opportunity to luxuriate on the landscaped rooftop deck with iconic Manhattan city views.
The gourmet kitchen is a showpiece with its rich cherry wood cabinetry accented with chrome hardware and complemented by sleek, sand beige granite counter tops and metallic gray backsplash tiles. Appliances, including a 4-burner gas stove, are stainless steel, adding to the feel of the kitchen. The minimalist marble bathroom has a shower and cabinetry reminiscent of a beach house getaway.
The Salem House, with its canopied walkway entrance, meticulous sidewalk landscaping and 163 units, provides its residents with a 24-hour doorman, concierge, live-in superintendent, Verizon FiOS service, laundry center, on-site garage and bike room. Your pets are welcome at The Salem House, too! Ideally located and only minutes from Carl Schurz Park, a lush, 15-acre public park complete with a spacious children’s playground and two dog runs – that boasts the distinction of housing Gracie Mansion – the Mayor of New York’s official residence. The Salem House is also conveniently located near the East River Promenade and Central Park.
Public transportation options abound with excellent cross-town bus service only a leisurely 10-minute walk from your front door. Once you jump on the bus, you’ll be in downtown Manhattan in less than 20 minutes. Boasting a Walkers Paradise score of 96/100, you’ll have convenient access to some of the city’s finest restaurants, cafes and bistros, museums, parks and a vibrant nightlife. If you’ve dreamed of living the New York lifestyle and experiencing everything Manhattan has to offer – you simply can’t afford to miss this unique opportunity!
Listing History for 520 East 81st Street, 7-C
Now
02/10/2017
$850,000
Sold and Closed by Vicario Brensley Phillip
MNS
02/03/2017
Contract Signed by Vicario Brensley Phillip
MNS
Building Details for 520 East 81st Street
OwnershipCondo
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1964
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts13/159
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
86 St
0.41 miles
Citi Bike
E 81 St & York Ave
0.06 miles
E 82 St & East End Ave
0.11 miles
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: 630609
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