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215 E 81st St

215 E 81st St, Manhattan, NY, 10028

YEAR BUILT

1974

# STORIES

8

# TOTAL UNITS

28

UNIT SIZE RANGE

533-744 sqft

Description

215 E 81st St stands in Manhattan's Upper East Side, near the intersection of East 78th Street and York Avenue. This high-rise building offers city views and is close to the East River. The location provides access to major subway lines, making travel around the city straightforward. Built in 1974, the building consists of 28 condominium units, each ranging from 533 to 744 square feet. Units typically have 1 bedroom. Some of them offer private balconies and duplex layouts, enhancing living space. High ceilings create an open feel in the apartments. Prices for the units range from $775,000 to $790,000. In the last 12 months, the lowest sold price was about $730,000. The average closed price sits around $756,667. This averages out to about $1,214 per square foot. Units spend an average of 162 days on the market. The building provides several amenities for residents. These include a common outdoor garden, a laundry room, and a part-time doorman. The full-service character of the building adds to the living experience. The nearby area offers a variety of restaurants, such as Tonino 205 East Inc, 81 Farm Deli, and Wondee Siam 3. The tree-lined street surrounding the building contributes to a pleasant environment. Nearby, Central Park provides outdoor space for relaxation and recreation. Access to museums and shopping adds to the appeal of this location, making it a vibrant place to live.

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215 E 81st St

215 E 81st St, Manhattan, NY, 10028

YEAR BUILT

1974

# STORIES

8

# TOTAL UNITS

28

UNIT SIZE RANGE

533-744 sqft

Description

215 E 81st St stands in Manhattan's Upper East Side, near the intersection of East 78th Street and York Avenue. This high-rise building offers city views and is close to the East River. The location provides access to major subway lines, making travel around the city straightforward. Built in 1974, the building consists of 28 condominium units, each ranging from 533 to 744 square feet. Units typically have 1 bedroom. Some of them offer private balconies and duplex layouts, enhancing living space. High ceilings create an open feel in the apartments. Prices for the units range from $775,000 to $790,000. In the last 12 months, the lowest sold price was about $730,000. The average closed price sits around $756,667. This averages out to about $1,214 per square foot. Units spend an average of 162 days on the market. The building provides several amenities for residents. These include a common outdoor garden, a laundry room, and a part-time doorman. The full-service character of the building adds to the living experience. The nearby area offers a variety of restaurants, such as Tonino 205 East Inc, 81 Farm Deli, and Wondee Siam 3. The tree-lined street surrounding the building contributes to a pleasant environment. Nearby, Central Park provides outdoor space for relaxation and recreation. Access to museums and shopping adds to the appeal of this location, making it a vibrant place to live.

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Description

215 E 81st St stands in Manhattan's Upper East Side, near the intersection of East 78th Street and York Avenue. This high-rise building offers city views and is close to the East River. The location provides access to major subway lines, making travel around the city straightforward. Built in 1974, the building consists of 28 condominium units, each ranging from 533 to 744 square feet. Units typically have 1 bedroom. Some of them offer private balconies and duplex layouts, enhancing living space. High ceilings create an open feel in the apartments. Prices for the units range from $775,000 to $790,000. In the last 12 months, the lowest sold price was about $730,000. The average closed price sits around $756,667. This averages out to about $1,214 per square foot. Units spend an average of 162 days on the market. The building provides several amenities for residents. These include a common outdoor garden, a laundry room, and a part-time doorman. The full-service character of the building adds to the living experience. The nearby area offers a variety of restaurants, such as Tonino 205 East Inc, 81 Farm Deli, and Wondee Siam 3. The tree-lined street surrounding the building contributes to a pleasant environment. Nearby, Central Park provides outdoor space for relaxation and recreation. Access to museums and shopping adds to the appeal of this location, making it a vibrant place to live.

215 E 81st St Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$730,000($1283/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$756,667($1214/Sqft.)
Year over year list priceDown Arrow5.19%
Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold3 Sold
Average Days on Market162 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$1 /monthly
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Market Stats

Year over year list priceDown Arrow5.19%
Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold3 Sold
Average Days on Market162 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$1 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

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Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

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Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

For Sale 0 For Sale

215 E 81st St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 4F4F695111692025-03-12
MLS#: RLS11011510 		Closed$790,000
Unit PHGPHG614111132019-07-30
MLS#: RLS10543621 		Closed$775,000
Unit 5-E5-E712122452016-11-16
MLS#: RLS10037546 		Closed$610,000
Unit 4F
4F

1 Beds

1 Baths

695 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-03-12Closed$790,000
MLS#: RLS11011510
Days On Market169
Unit 5-E
5-E

1 Beds

2 Baths

712 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2016-11-16Closed$610,000
MLS#: RLS10037546
Days On Market245
Unit PHG
PHG

1 Beds

1 Baths

614 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2019-07-30Closed$775,000
MLS#: RLS10543621
Days On Market113
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Amenities

Currently, specific amenities haven't been highlighted, but living in a condo often means enjoying conveniences such as fitness centers, shared outdoor spaces, and secure entryways. The appeal of The Duplex Condos lies in the lifestyle it offers; typically, young residents value amenities that enhance their social life. You can envision easy mingling with neighbors in shared spaces or enjoying a vibrant community that lifts your evening mood.

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Amenities Description

Currently, specific amenities haven't been highlighted, but living in a condo often means enjoying conveniences such as fitness centers, shared outdoor spaces, and secure entryways. The appeal of The Duplex Condos lies in the lifestyle it offers; typically, young residents value amenities that enhance their social life. You can envision easy mingling with neighbors in shared spaces or enjoying a vibrant community that lifts your evening mood.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Balcony

Balcony

Policies

Living in a condo usually comes with a set of building policies, designed to create a harmonious living environment. Whether it's about shared spaces or quiet hours, such guidelines could foster a respectful community atmosphere. It’s important to keep in mind the rules that ensure tranquility for all residents, making it a haven for those new to city life.

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Amenities Description

Living in a condo usually comes with a set of building policies, designed to create a harmonious living environment. Whether it's about shared spaces or quiet hours, such guidelines could foster a respectful community atmosphere. It’s important to keep in mind the rules that ensure tranquility for all residents, making it a haven for those new to city life.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
215 E 81st St$1,214/sqft.$1 /sqft.
215 E 80th St$1,322/sqft.$2 /sqft.
201 E 80th St$1,453/sqft.$1 /sqft.
1438 3rd Ave$1,719/sqft.$1 /sqft.
222 E 80th St$994/sqft.$1 /sqft.
167 E 82nd St$1,624/sqft.$1 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 215 E 81st St.

P.S. 290 Manhattan New School

A+
Public|Grades KG–5
311 E 82nd St|0.19 miles away

The Birch Wathen Lenox School

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Private|Grades KG–12
210 E 77th St|0.3 miles away

J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner School

A
Public|Grades 6–8
220 E 76th St|0.37 miles away

St Stephen of Hungary School

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Private|Grades PK–8
408 E 82nd St|0.38 miles away

The Caedmon School

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Private|Grades PK–5
416 E 80th St|0.39 miles away

P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School

A+
Public|Grades KG–5
45 E 81st St Frnt ...|0.4 miles away
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Schools

P.S. 290 Manhattan New School

A+
Public|Grades KG–5
311 E 82nd St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Birch Wathen Lenox School

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Private|Grades KG–12
210 E 77th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner School

A
Public|Grades 6–8
220 E 76th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

St Stephen of Hungary School

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Private|Grades PK–8
408 E 82nd St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Caedmon School

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Private|Grades PK–5
416 E 80th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School

A+
Public|Grades KG–5
45 E 81st St Frnt ...|Less than 1 Mile Away

St Ignatius Loyola School

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Private|Grades KG–8
48 E 84th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Regis High School

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Private|Grades 9–12
55 E 84th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Eleanor Roosevelt High School

A+
Public|Grades 9–12
411 E 76th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Cathedral School

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Private|Grades KG–8
319 E 74th St Ste ...|Less than 1 Mile Away

PS 169 Robert F Kennedy

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Public|Grades KG–12
110 E 88th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Rudolf Steiner School

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Private|Grades PK–12
15 E 79th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Hewitt School

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Private|Grades KG–12
45 E 75th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Yorkville East Middle School

A
Public|Grades 6–8
1458 York Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor School

A-
Public|Grades KG–6
1458 York Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Buckley School

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Private|Grades KG–9
113 E 73rd St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Yorkville Community School

B
Public|Grades PK–5
421 E 88th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Lycee Francais de New York

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Private|Grades PK–12
505 E 75th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Chaplin School

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Private|Grades KG–12
100 E End Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

P.S. 527 East Side School For Social Action

A
Public|Grades KG–2
323 E 91st St|Less than 1 Mile Away

East Side Middle School

A
Public|Grades 6–8
331 E 91st St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Windward School the - Nyc

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Private|Grades 1–8
205 E 92nd St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Brearley School

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Private|Grades KG–12
610 E 83rd St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Brearley School

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Private|Grades KG–12
610 E 83rd St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Town School

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Private|Grades PK–8
540 E 76th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

International Academy of New York

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Private|Grades PK–4
4 E 90th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Gillen Brewer School

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Private|Grades PK–PK
410 E 92nd St Frnt...|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Spence School

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Private|Grades KG–12
22 E 91st St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Nightingale-Bamford School

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Private|Grades KG–12
20 E 92nd St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School

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Private|Grades PK–8
164 E 68th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Manhattan International High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
317 E 67th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Vanguard High School

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
317 E 67th St St-R...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Urban Academy Laboratory High School

D
Public|Grades 9–12
317 E 67th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Ella Baker School

A+
Public|Grades PK–8
317 E 67th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Talent Unlimited High School

B
Public|Grades 9–12
317 E 67th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

P.S. 198 Isador E. Ida Straus School

B-
Public|Grades PK–5
1700 3rd Ave Frnt ...|Less than 1 Mile Away

PS 77 Lower Lab School

A+
Public|Grades KG–5
1700 3rd Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Life Sciences Secondary School

D+
Public|Grades 8–12
320 E 96th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Lascuola Ditalia

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Private|Grades PK–12
406 E 67th St|1.04 Miles Away

Judith S Kaye High School (The)

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Public|Grades 9–12
321 E 96th St|1.06 Miles Away

P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson School

A
Public|Grades KG–5
419 E 66th St|1.07 Miles Away

St Vincent Ferrer High School

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Private|Grades 9–12
151 E 65th St|1.07 Miles Away

La Scuola D'Italia

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Private|Grades PK–12
12 E 96th St|1.09 Miles Away

The Wetherby-Pembridge School

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Private|Grades PK–6
7 E 96th St|1.13 Miles Away

P.S./I.S. 217 Roosevelt Island School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
645 Main St|1.17 Miles Away

P.S. 267 East Side Elementary School

A+
Public|Grades KG–5
213 E 63rd St|1.21 Miles Away

St Bernards School

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Private|Grades KG–9
4 E 98th St|1.23 Miles Away

Renaissance Charter High School for Innovation

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
410 E 100th St Fl ...|1.29 Miles Away

Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 3

B
Public|Grades KG–12
410 E 100th St Fl ...|1.29 Miles Away

Middle School 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics

C+
Public|Grades 6–8
410 E 100th St|1.29 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

1 AV/E 81 ST

0.32 miles away|7 min walk

1 AV/E 82 ST

0.32 miles away|7 min walk

1 AV/E 77 ST

0.41 miles away|8 min walk

1 AV/E 86 ST

0.47 miles away|10 min walk

1 AV/E 75 ST

0.5 miles away|10 min walk

1 AV/E 89 ST

0.64 miles away|13 min walk
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Transit

1 AV/E 81 ST

0.32 miles away|7 min walk

1 AV/E 82 ST

0.32 miles away|7 min walk

1 AV/E 77 ST

0.41 miles away|8 min walk

1 AV/E 86 ST

0.47 miles away|10 min walk

1 AV/E 75 ST

0.5 miles away|10 min walk

1 AV/E 89 ST

0.64 miles away|13 min walk

1 AV/E 72 ST

0.67 miles away|13 min walk

1 AV/E 91 ST

0.75 miles away|15 min walk

1 AV/E 70 ST

0.79 miles away|16 min walk

1 AV/E 93 ST

0.87 miles away|17 min walk

1 AV/E 67 ST

0.98 miles away|19 min walk

1 AV/E 97 ST

1.13 miles away|22 min walk

1 AV/E 64 ST

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

1 AV/E 99 ST

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

1 AV/E 62 ST

1.3 miles away|25 min walk

1 ST/27 AV

1.33 miles away|26 min walk

1 ST/26 AV

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

1 AV/E 60 ST

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

1 AV/E 102 ST

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

103 St

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

11 ST/34 AV

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

1 AV/E 57 ST

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

1 AV/E 106 ST

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

1 AV/E 55 ST

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

21 ST/34 AV

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

21 ST/35 AV

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

1 AV/E 109 ST

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

21 ST/31 AV

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

1 AV/E 52 ST

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

110 St

1.96 miles away|38 min walk

21 ST/30 AV

1.97 miles away|38 min walk

1 AV/E 111 ST

2.04 miles away|40 min walk

1 AV/MITCHELL PL

2.13 miles away|41 min walk

21 ST/25 RD

2.16 miles away|42 min walk

1 AV/E 113 ST

2.17 miles away|42 min walk

110 St-Malcolm X Plaza

2.18 miles away|42 min walk

116 St

2.33 miles away|45 min walk

10 AV/W 57 ST

2.36 miles away|46 min walk

21 ST/24 AV

2.36 miles away|46 min walk

1 AV/E 116 ST

2.38 miles away|46 min walk

1 AV/E 45 ST

2.43 miles away|47 min walk

10 AV/W 55 ST

2.43 miles away|47 min walk

11 AV/W 58 ST

2.47 miles away|48 min walk

10 AV/W 53 ST

2.55 miles away|49 min walk

11 AV/W 57 ST

2.55 miles away|49 min walk

21 ST/23 AV

2.56 miles away|50 min walk

1 AV/E 43 ST

2.56 miles away|50 min walk

11 ST/45 AV

2.57 miles away|50 min walk

1 AV/E 42 ST

2.57 miles away|50 min walk

21 ST/22 DR

2.59 miles away|50 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 215 E 81st St

Upper East Side is a historic, upscale area on Manhattan's east side. The area has famous museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it borders Central Park with riverside paths and small parks. The district offers groceries, pharmacies, cafes, medical centers, and local shops that sell food, clothes, and home goods. Some good schools and a few hospitals stand in the area. Subways, buses, and bike lanes give quick access to Midtown and other parts of the city. Ferries and direct road routes add more travel options for short trips.

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Neighbourhood Description

Upper East Side is a historic, upscale area on Manhattan's east side. The area has famous museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it borders Central Park with riverside paths and small parks. The district offers groceries, pharmacies, cafes, medical centers, and local shops that sell food, clothes, and home goods. Some good schools and a few hospitals stand in the area. Subways, buses, and bike lanes give quick access to Midtown and other parts of the city. Ferries and direct road routes add more travel options for short trips.

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215 E 81st St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

12.44%

15–29 Years

18.26%

30–44 Years

23.92%

45–59 Years

18.65%

60+ Years

26.72%

Commute

49.71%

Transit

18.59%

Walk

8.19%

Drive

1.27%

Bike

Housing Ownership

34.09%

Owner Occupied

65.91%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
18.86%
Multi Family
2.32%
Single Person
47.96%
Multi Person
52.04%

Average Income

Household:$12,330,539.1 /yr

Individual:$11,814,619.09 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree35.4%
High School College7.68%
Diploma3.48%
Post Graduate42.8%
Others10.64%
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Education

Diploma3.48%
Post Graduate42.8%
Others10.64%
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