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Property Description
Classic 6 replete with classic charm. This thoughtfully laid out apartment features two spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms (in a private bedroom wing), plus a versatile third bedroom or study with an additional bathroom. As soon as you come through the door you are presented with treeline views over 81st Street. The generously sized living room features a handsome mantelpiece and two oversized windows that fill the space with light. Elegant French doors open into the formal dining room, while the bedroom wing extends along the sunny, south-facing facade. The expansive primary suite includes an ensuite bath and a substantial closet. The dining room connects to the butler's pantry and the kitchen is outfitted with top-tier appliances: a Wolf range with vented hood, glass-front Sub-Zero refrigerator, and KitchenAid PrintShield dishwasher. Adjacent is the study/third bedroom with its own full shower bath. There is laundry in the basement Some images are virtually staged. 163 East 81st Street is a delightful pet-friendly co-op on a quiet tree-lined street with a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, common storage room, and a ground floor bike room. 2% flip tax paid by the buyer.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 163 E 81st St #2B
General
- Price: $1,650,000
- HOA FEE: $4,411/month
- Status: Active
- Type: Apartment
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20051917
- Updated: 1/6/2026
- Added to Site: 46 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Built-in Features
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Other
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed, Common On Floor, Common Area
Location
- County: New York
- Subdivision: Upper East Side
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Multi Family
- Stories/Levels: 9
- Year Built: 1927
- Other Struct. Feat.: Elevator(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: 82.000000 x 102.170000
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $4,411
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Block: 1510
- Lot Number: 30
Listing Courtesy of Compass
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Schools
Schools serving 163 E 81st St #2B
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 | 0.2 mi |
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner 220 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 163 E 81st St #2B
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/06/2026
Price Reduced
$1,650,000
-12%
MLS
12/02/2025
Listed
$1,875,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 163 E 81st St #2B
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
100%
100%
2024
100%
100%
2023
100%
100%
2022
100%
100%
2021
100%
100%
2020
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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163 E 81st Street #2B, New York City, NY 10028 (MLS# RLS20051917) is a Apartment property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 163 E 81st Street #2B is currently listed for $1,650,000 and was received on December 02, 2025. Want to learn more about 163 E 81st Street #2B? 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.

