Come home to this beautifully renovated and impeccably maintained prewar one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence, offering timeless charm with modern upgrades. Quiet and inviting, Apartment 4C features oversized windows with northern and southeastern exposures, filling the space with natural light throughout the day.
A proper entry foyer with a large walk-in closet welcomes you into this graciously proportioned home. The spacious living room provides a serene retreat, perfect for entertaining, working from home, or relaxing in comfort.
The windowed eat-in kitchen is thoughtfully designed with custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a seating area ideal for casual dining or enjoying the morning sun.
The oversized bedroom overlooks tree-lined 81st Street and enjoys excellent northern light. The windowed bathroom has been tastefully renovated.
140 East 81st Street is an intimate full-service cooperative with just three apartments per floor in the west wing. Residents enjoy a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, newly opened fitness center, laundry room, bike room, storage, and a resident garden.
Washer/dryers are permitted with board approval. Pied-à-terres and pets are welcome.
With low maintenance and no flip tax, this prime Upper East Side location offers easy access to Central Park, Museum Mile, top dining, shopping, and transportation.
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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.
According to New York City records, the median price for an apartment in Manhattan for the month of August 2023 was $1,150,000. The price represents a minimal decrease of .02% from the median price of $1,175,000 recorded in August 2022. The number of apartment sales, however, fell from 1,546 to 1,204 reflecting a year-over-year decreas...
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