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127 East 81st Street
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Park Ave & Lexington Ave
9 Rooms4 Beds5.5 Baths4,828 Square FeetSingle Family
$7,950,000
floors / apts4 / 1
Lot Size16'x102'
Built Size16'x55'
ZoneC1-8X
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$83,004
Price Per SF
$1,647
Listing Features
- Architectural Dtls
Outdoor space and views
- Backyard [16'x21']
- Balcony
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Garden
- Laundry Room
Property Description for 127 East 81st Street
127 East 81st Street is a beautifully proportioned single-family townhouse located on a lovely stretch of Upper East Side townhouses just moments from Park Avenue. Fully expanded and gut renovated in 2003, the home has since undergone multiple thoughtful updates, blending timeless architectural detail with modern functionality. Throughout the residence, soaring ceiling heights, oversized windows, and exceptional room scale create a sense of volume and light rarely found in townhouse living.
Entering on the garden level, a gracious entry gallery leads into an expansive living room overlooking the private south-facing garden. A wet bar, full bath, and flexible layout create the opportunity for this level to function as a separate guest or in law suite if desired. The beautifully landscaped garden extends approximately 27 feet and offers exceptional privacy and tranquility.
The parlor floor is a dramatic entertaining level defined by nearly 12-foot ceilings, restored original woodwork, and oversized windows at both the front and rear of the home. A formal dining room with wood-burning fireplace sits at the center of the floor, while the large eat-in kitchen overlooks the garden and has been updated with custom Leicht cabinetry, Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, Porcelanosa flooring, and Marvin windows and doors. A balcony off the kitchen provides seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
The third floor features two oversized bedroom suites. At the rear, the expansive primary bedroom is quiet and bright, with excellent proportions, generous closet space, and a newly renovated bath with Porcelanosa finishes, Grohe fixtures, Kohler fittings, and a frameless glass shower enclosure. At the front of the floor, a second large bedroom also offers beautiful scale, strong light, and its own full bath.
The fourth floor offers two additional oversized bedrooms, each with en suite baths, impressive ceiling heights, and excellent natural light. A laundry room and additional storage complete the level.
Below, the fully finished basement provides substantial storage, a gym and recreational space.
Additional features include six-zone heating and cooling, Marvin windows and doors throughout, restored original woodwork, multiple wood-burning fireplaces, upgraded baths, updated lighting systems, and extensive infrastructure improvements completed during and after the 2003 renovation.
Listing History for 127 East 81st Street
Now
05/19/2026
$7,950,000
Initial Price by Ravi Kantha
Serhant LLC
Launch
Building Details for 127 East 81st Street
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1899
Floors/Apts4/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
77 St
0.22 miles
86 St
0.25 miles
86 St
0.36 miles
Citi Bike
3 Ave & E 82 St
0.13 miles
E 84 St & Park Ave
0.14 miles
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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: 106304TH
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