520 E 81st Street #5A, New York City, NY 10028 - Photo 1

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$585,000

Sold
Closed
Apartment
1 Bed
1 Full Bath
600 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Apartment 5A is a bright, south-facing Junior 1-bedroom / 1-bathroom home offering exceptional closet and storage space. With expansive windows that fill the space with natural light, the apartment features a generously sized granite kitchen countertop, new stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, oversized double closets, and a newly renovated bathroom. Investors" friendly building and a great investment opportunity. Salem House is a full-service condominium offering a range of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, resident manager, elevators, and an updated laundry room conveniently located within the building. Residents also enjoy a beautifully landscaped courtyard with trees and seasonal plantings.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 520 E 81st St #5A

General

Sold For: $585,000
HOA FEE: $772/month
Status: Closed
Type: Apartment
Source: REBNY
MLS ID: RLS20030044
Added to Site: 301 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 2

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 1

Other Rooms

Laundry: Building None

Exterior

Exterior Features: Building Roof Deck, Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft

Location

County: New York
Subdivision: Yorkville
Building Name: Salem House, The

Community

Pets Allowed: Yes

Heating & Cooling

Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Other

Structural Information

Structure Type: High Rise
Basement Desc.: Other
Stories/Levels: 12
Square Feet: 600
Living Area: 600 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1960
Other Struct. Feat.: Bike Storage, Elevator(s), Storage

Lot Features

Property View: City
Zoning: R8B

Financial Considerations

Association Fee: $772
Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly

Disclosures and Reports

Special Conditions: Standard
Property ID: 1577-1052
Block: 1577
Lot Number: 1052

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Schools

Schools serving 520 E 81st St #5A

School District:New York City Geographic School District 02

Name	Grades	Distance
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor 1458 York Avenue, New York, NY 10075	K-6	0.2 mi
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner 220 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021	6-8	0.5 mi

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Price & Sales History for 520 E 81st St #5A

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/21/2026

Sold

$585,000

-1.68%

MLS

8/18/2025

Price Reduced

$595,000

-0.83%

MLS

7/14/2025

Price Reduced

$600,000

-7.69%

MLS

6/10/2025

Listed

$650,000

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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.

520 E 81st Street #5A, New York City, NY 10028 (MLS# RLS20030044) is a Apartment property that was sold at $585,000 on January 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 520 E 81st Street #5A? 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.

520 E 81st St #5A New York City, NY 10028