140 East 81st Street, Unit 12B
Description
Discover the epitome of Upper East Side living at 140 East 81st St. This expansive 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment presents a rare opportunity to create your dream home in one of Manhattan's most coveted neighborhoods.
As you step into the inviting foyer, you'll be greeted by an oversized living room and a formal dining room, perfect for hosting gatherings. The apartment also features a spacious, windowed kitchen with a washer and dryer, offering modern convenience in a classic setting.
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Discover the epitome of Upper East Side living at 140 East 81st St. This expansive 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment presents a rare opportunity to create your dream home in one of Manhattan's most coveted neighborhoods.
As you step into the inviting foyer, you'll be greeted by an oversized living room and a formal dining room, perfect for hosting gatherings. The apartment also features a spacious, windowed kitchen with a washer and dryer, offering modern convenience in a classic setting.
High beamed ceilings and stunning hardwood floors add a touch of timeless elegance to the space, while the wide, open views flood the apartment with natural light throughout the day, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
This full-service cooperative building provides 24-hour doorman service, a live-in manager, a fitness room, a residents' garden, common storage, bike storage, and a laundry room.
Conveniently located near fine dining, shopping, and public transportation, and just a short distance from the iconic Central Park, this home offers the best of city living at your doorstep.
With no flip tax and 75% financing permitted, this is a rare opportunity to transform this space into your ideal Upper East Side sanctuary.
** There is a $1,391.28 per month assessment thru June 2025
Listing Agents
![Alexandra Loeb]()
alexandra.loeb@compass.comP: (917)-696-6593
![Charlie Attias]()
charlie.attias@compass.comP: (917)-273-8613
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Bike Room
- Common Storage
- Highrise
Property Details for 140 East 81st Street, Unit 12B
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 50 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $3,664 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 25% |
| Total Rooms | 6.5 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1928 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
140 E 81st St
Location
Sold By Compass
Building Information for 140 East 81st Street, Unit 12B
Payment Calculator
$12,751 per month
30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest
$9,087
$0
$3,664
Property History for 140 East 81st Street, Unit 12B
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2025 | Sold Manual | $1,850,000 |
| 03/19/2025 | $1,850,000 | |
| 10/23/2024 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 09/03/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,995,000 |
| 09/03/2024 | $1,995,000 | |
| 06/14/2023 | $2,195,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 140 East 81st Street, Unit 12B
Schools near 140 East 81st Street, Unit 12B
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake PublicPK to 5 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner Public6 to 8 |
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