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120 East 81st Street, 8/9D
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Park Ave & Lexington Ave
6 Rooms3 Beds3.5 Baths2,200 Square FeetCo-op
$3,250,000
Maintenance$4,295
Price Per SF
$1,477
This property was sold for $2,900,000 on 10/25/21.
Listing Features
- Combined Apartment
- Corner Apartment
- Custom Closets
- Dining Alcove
- Duplex
- Entry Foyer
- Galley Kitchen
- Washer / Dryer
- Oversized Windows
- Wall of Windows
- Dishwasher
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Microwave
- S Steel Appliances
- Service Entrance
- En Suite Bathroom
- Powder Room
- Soaking Tub
Outdoor space and views
- City Views
- Townhouse Views
- Treeline Views
- North Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Bike Storage
- Elevator
- Fitness Facility
- Garage
- Laundry Room
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 120 East 81st Street, 8/9D
Once in a generation, a beautiful home like this comes to market, a duplex of nearly 2200sf, in move-in condition and located in one of the UES's best known, full service cooperatives. With open sky, treetop and townhouse views from almost every room, this is one of only 4 duplexes in the building and unique in that it has a third full bedroom and full bathroom. As you enter, your eyes are immediately drawn to the light, the space and the view. The gracious gallery leads to a grand living room that seamlessly joins a large dining area to form a marvelous entertaining space. From here and straight ahead is a den/bedroom with a wall of custom-fitted closets and full bathroom. Walk the other way and enter the large, gourmet eat-in kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, granite countertops, granite tile backsplash and custom wood cabinetry throughout.
The feeling and comfort of being in a private home is never more apparent than when you walk up the wide staircase to the second floor (with access to the apartment from this floor as well.) Here you will find the primary and second bedrooms both with full walls of closets and beautifully renovated onyx, granite and glass tile bathrooms, ensuite. The washer dryer, in its own space, is also on this floor. The apartment has a lovely flow with tons of custom-fitted closets and brand new air conditioners in all rooms. More than any other, you will know right away that this is the one, the space and place where you will want to put down roots.
120 East 81 Street is a fine, full service cooperative with live-in resident manager, full staff and garage access to and from the building. In addition, shareholders enjoy: low maintenance that includes all utilities and cable, fully equipped exercise room with two Peloton bikes, laundry and bike rooms, a storage room with individual areas dedicated to each apartment. Steps from Central Park, the Met and many of the best public and private schools in the city, is there any wonder that this building is on the short list of so many buyers?
The feeling and comfort of being in a private home is never more apparent than when you walk up the wide staircase to the second floor (with access to the apartment from this floor as well.) Here you will find the primary and second bedrooms both with full walls of closets and beautifully renovated onyx, granite and glass tile bathrooms, ensuite. The washer dryer, in its own space, is also on this floor. The apartment has a lovely flow with tons of custom-fitted closets and brand new air conditioners in all rooms. More than any other, you will know right away that this is the one, the space and place where you will want to put down roots.
120 East 81 Street is a fine, full service cooperative with live-in resident manager, full staff and garage access to and from the building. In addition, shareholders enjoy: low maintenance that includes all utilities and cable, fully equipped exercise room with two Peloton bikes, laundry and bike rooms, a storage room with individual areas dedicated to each apartment. Steps from Central Park, the Met and many of the best public and private schools in the city, is there any wonder that this building is on the short list of so many buyers?
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Listing History for 120 East 81st Street, 8/9D
Now
10/26/2021
$2,900,000
Sold and Closed by Rhea F. Stein
Brown Harris Stevens
08/06/2021
Contract Signed by Rhea F. Stein
Brown Harris Stevens
Building Details for 120 East 81st Street
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1958
Financing Allowed50%
Floors/Apts16/98
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
77 St
0.21 miles
86 St
0.27 miles
86 St
0.38 miles
Citi Bike
3 Ave & E 82 St
0.13 miles
Madison Ave & E 82 St
0.15 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: 1940598
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