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Property Description
120 East 81st Street, High-Floor Renovated 2BR with Open City Views This high-floor, fully renovated two-bedroom, two-bath home offers open city views just off Park Avenue, blending sophistication with effortless comfort. An oversized south-facing living and dining room welcomes you with natural light and generous scale, flowing seamlessly into a thoughtfully redesigned windowed kitchen featuring abundant counter and storage space, a wine fridge, and sleek modern finishes. Both marble bathrooms are elegantly appointed with premium fixtures, heated towel racks, and refined materials. Additional highlights include a dedicated home office area adjacent to the kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer, and exceptional storage - walk-in closets in both bedrooms plus eight additional closets throughout the home. 120 East 81st Street is a well-established, impeccably maintained cooperative with a beautiful lobby, newly renovated hallways, and an exceptional staff including a full-time resident manager. This pet-friendly co-op offers very low maintenance that includes utilities and basic cable, along with a well-equipped gym, storage, bike room, and reduced-rate on-site parking accessible directly from the building. All of this in one of the most coveted locations on the Upper East Side, moments from Park Avenue, Madison Avenue boutiques, museums, and top dining. Pied-à-terres are not permitted. Flip tax: 2%, paid by purchaser.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 120 E 81st St #12A
General
- Sold For: $1,750,000
- HOA FEE: $3,396/month
- Status: Closed
- Type: Apartment
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20034200
- Added to Site: 349 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Building Other, Washer Hookup, In Unit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
Location
- County: New York
- Subdivision: Upper East Side
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Other
Structural Information
- Structure Type: High Rise
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Stories/Levels: 16
- Year Built: 1958
- Other Struct. Feat.: Bike Storage, Elevator(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: City
- Zoning: C1-8X
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $3,396
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 1509-0056-00120-000-000012A
- Block: 1509
- Lot Number: 56
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Schools
Schools serving 120 E 81st St #12A
School District:New York City Geographic School District 02
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ps 6 Lillie D Blake 45 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner 220 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 120 E 81st St #12A
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/08/2026
Sold
$1,750,000
-12.5%
MLS
7/21/2025
Price Reduced
$1,999,950
-4.76%
MLS
6/29/2025
Listed
$2,100,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
120 E 81st Street #12A, New York City, NY 10028 (MLS# RLS20034200) is a Apartment property that was sold at $1,750,000 on April 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 120 E 81st Street #12A? Do you have questions about finding other Apartment real estate for sale in New York City? You can browse all New York City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

