#RLS20029711, Kathryn N Steinberg, Listing office: Sothebys International Realty

163 E 81st St Unit 3A New York City, NY 10028
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About 163 E 81st St Unit 3A
Elegant and sun drenched south-facing Upper East Side classic 6-into-5. The excellent layout features two bedrooms and two full bathrooms (in a separate bedroom wing), a gracious living room, den and eat-in kitchen. The living room and two bedrooms feature gorgeous tree-top views plus open, south-facing skies above the townhouses opposite. A distinctive entrance hall, with an optimally positioned coat closet, draws you into the bright and sunny living room, centered around a wood-burning fireplace. Excellent proportions provide space for a desk and comfortable seating area. The inviting dining room is currently set up as a den with custom built-ins and lighting. The two adjacent bedrooms are anchored by a generous primary with an en-suite bathroom, stylish custom glass-fronted built-in closets, and two further closets, including a walk-in. The second bedroom has plenty of room for two twin beds and has a generously sized closet. The large kitchen boasts an open eating area, desk, butler's pantry (with two wine fridges,) and plentiful counter space. Premium appliances include a Thermador double oven, Viking gas range with vented hood and a Bosch washer dryer. 163 East 81st Street is a delightful co-op on a quiet tree-lined street with a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, common storage room, and laundry. Pets are allowed, and there is a 2% flip tax to be paid by the buyer.
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Cooler
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
- Fireplace: Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: No
- Heating: Wall Furnace
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
- List Price: $1,800,000
- HOA Amount: $4150 Monthly
- Year Built: 1927
- MLS Number: RLS20030354
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (212) 913-9058
- Listing Agent: James Hall
- Agent Phone: (917) 640-6406
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Nearby schools
9
P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•45 E 81st St Frnt 1
9
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•311 E 82nd St
9
P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor School
Public District KG-6
0.5 mi
•1458 York Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $183,462. The most common annual income of people living in New York City, NY is $200k+. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 163 E 81st St Unit 3A
The listing price of 163 E 81st St Unit 3A property is $1,800,000.
The property 163 E 81st St Unit 3A is a condo located in New York City, New York, 10028.
Active Listing: 163 E 81st St Unit 3A is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 163 E 81st St Unit 3A are: P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 290 Manhattan New School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Yorkville East Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), East Side Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Eleanor Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Manhattan International High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Urban Academy Laboratory High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
The property at 163 E 81st St Unit 3A has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The sq. ft. of 163 E 81st St Unit 3A is not available (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 163 E 81st St Unit 3A is 1927.
This home is located at 163 E 81st St Unit 3A in New York City, NY and zip code 10028 in the Upper East Side neighborhood. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,800,000.
Over 207 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in New York City, NY. In the same period over 737 listings were sold below the listed price and 936 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in New York City, NY increased by 0.3% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $875,081 and the average listing age was 121 days.