#RLS10973787, Cathy F Franklin, Listing Office: Corcoran Group
#RLS11030738·
Listing office: Corcoran Group·
Listing agent: Leighton C Candler·
Listing agent phone: (917) 868-9754·
Listing office phone: (212) 355-3550
$18,875,000 List price
8 E 81st St New York City, NY 10028
8 beds
6 full, 1 partial
House
Property details
About 8 E 81st St
8 East 81st Street is an exceptionally fine five story, elevatored townhouse located off Fifth Avenue. This grand eight-bedroom, six and one-half bathroom home exudes a timeless grace with soaring 12-foot ceilings and meticulously preserved and restored original details. Natural light pours into the residence with exposures to the north, south, and east, enhancing the beauty of its hardwood floors and sophisticated finishes. Elegantly entertain guests in the formal dining room, framed by period charm and a wood burning fireplace. Step outside to your private garden, a peaceful retreat optimal for both quiet reflection and hosting friendly gatherings. <br> <br> The parlor floor is the heart of the home with a generously proportioned living room with wood burning fireplace, a cozy yet grand, paneled library, also with wood burning fireplace, and an adjoining sitting room providing the perfect settings for receptions, relaxation, work, or study. Currently there are eight bedrooms on the three upper floors, with two wood burning fireplaces on the fifth floor. Each of the bedrooms has a minimum of 10' ceilings and wonderful light. This extraordinary townhouse blends the allure of solid pre-war craftsmanship with the conveniences of modern city living, creating an inviting home that caters to a warm and sophisticated lifestyle.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
MLS #RLS11030738
FireplaceOther
ViewOther
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 6
- Basement: No
- Interior: Smoke Free
- Fireplace: Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 8
- View: Other
- List Price: $18,875,000
- MLS Number: RLS11030738
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Corcoran Group
- Office Phone: (212) 355-3550
- Listing Agent: Leighton C Candler
- Agent Phone: (917) 868-9754
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Nearby schools
9
P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•45 E 81st St Frnt 1
9
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•311 E 82nd St
8
P.S. 527 East Side School For Social Action
Public District KG-2
0.8 mi
•323 E 91st St
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 $133,214. Typical income of New York City, NY residents is between $100k-200k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
15%
<35k
20%
35k-100k
37%
100k-200k
28%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
46%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
26%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
10%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
23%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Live Theatre
Art Museums
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Starbucks
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Mercedes
Audi
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
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Frequently asked questions
About 8 E 81st St
The listing price of 8 E 81st St property is $18,875,000.
The property 8 E 81st St is a house located in New York City, New York, 10028.
Active Listing: 8 E 81st St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 8 E 81st St are: P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 290 Manhattan New School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 527 East Side School For Social Action (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Middle School 243 Center School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Yorkville East Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Eleanor Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (The) (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Global Learning Collaborative (The) (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
The property at 8 E 81st St has 8 bedrooms and 6 full and 1 half bathrooms.
This home is located at 8 E 81st St in New York City, NY and zip code 10075 in the Upper East Side neighborhood. Features: 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $18,875,000.
In March 2025 more than 180 listings in New York City, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 763 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 693 were sold below. Between February and March 2025, New York City, NY real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 5.1%. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 143 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $869,492.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.