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Property Description
STATELY 20" wide Neo-Georgian-style red brick and stone TOWNHOUSE bears all the pomp, circumstance, and worthy elegance of a classic Upper East Side Mansion. Completely renovated and rebuilt, 48 East 81st Street is the ideal place for privacy, intimate living, and elaborate entertaining. This spacious 5-story house plus full basement offers soaring ceiling heights, magnificent fireplaces, and an extraordinary level of detail from imported South African wood floors, Venetian stucco walls, hand-run plaster moldings, and top-of-the-line lighting, security, and audio/visual systems. Currently, this single-family home offers a Grand parlor, Formal salon, Dining conservatory, Butler's kitchen, Library, European gourmet chef's eat-in kitchen, South facing Zen Garden, Primary bedroom with en-suite spa bathroom, Dressing room, and Walk-in closets, Teak-clad cinema room, Staff room, Wine cellar, Professional laundry room, Dog grooming station, and a Planted roof terrace. Aside from the exquisite design and high-end appointments, THIS TURN-KEY HOME CAN BE YOURS WITH ALL BRAND-NEW DESIGNER FURNITURE. World-class destinations are just moments away, including the city's finest restaurants, shops, boutiques, galleries, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and other cultural institutions along Museum Mile.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 48 E 81st St #NA
General
- Sold For: $16,750,000
- Taxes: $145,836
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS10966854
- Added to Site: 1, 370 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 13
- Interior Features: Smoke Free
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Other
- Appliances: Washer Dryer Allowed
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 9
- Full Bathrooms: 7
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Unit
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio, Terrace
Location
- County: New York
- Subdivision: Upper East Side
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Townhouse
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Stories/Levels: 5
- Square Feet: 7,400
- Living Area: 7,400 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1924
- Other Struct. Feat.: Green Building
Lot Features
- Property View: Other
- Lot Size: 2040
- Lot Dimensions: 102.00 x 20.00
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $145,836
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 1492-0043
- Block: 1492
- Lot Number: 43
Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 48 E 81st St #NA
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 mi |
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner 220 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
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 48 E 81st St #NA
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/30/2025
Price Reduced
$16,750,000
—
MLS
10/29/2025
Sold
$16,750,000
-6.69%
MLS
4/02/2025
Price Reduced
$17,950,000
-4.57%
MLS
11/19/2024
Price Reduced
$18,810,000
-1%
MLS
11/08/2023
Price Reduced
$19,000,000
-13.64%
MLS
7/06/2022
Listed
$22,000,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
48 E 81st Street #NA, New York City, NY 10028 (MLS# RLS10966854) is a Single Family property that was sold at $16,750,000 on October 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 48 E 81st Street #NA? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family 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.

