Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/03/2025
Listed
$18,000,000
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MLS
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Property Description
8 East 81st Street is an exceptionally fine five story, elevatored townhouse located off Fifth Avenue. This grand eight-bedroom, six and one-half bathroom home exudes a timeless grace with soaring 12-foot ceilings and meticulously preserved and restored original details. Natural light pours into the residence with exposures to the north, south, and east, enhancing the beauty of its hardwood floors and sophisticated finishes. Elegantly entertain guests in the formal dining room, framed by period charm and a wood burning fireplace. Step outside to your private garden, a peaceful retreat optimal for both quiet reflection and hosting friendly gatherings. The parlor floor is the heart of the home with a generously proportioned living room with wood burning fireplace, a cozy yet grand, paneled library, also with wood burning fireplace, and an adjoining sitting room providing the perfect settings for receptions, relaxation, work, or study. Currently there are eight bedrooms on the three upper floors, with two wood burning fireplaces on the fifth floor. Each of the bedrooms has a minimum of 10" ceilings and wonderful light. This extraordinary townhouse blends the allure of solid pre-war craftsmanship with the conveniences of modern city living, creating an inviting home that caters to a warm and sophisticated lifestyle.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8 E 81st St
General
- Price: $18,000,000
- Taxes: $152,580
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20052920
- Updated: 12/4/2025
- Added to Site: 115 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 15
- Interior Features: Smoke Free
- Appliances: Washer Dryer Allowed
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 6
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 8
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
Location
- County: New York
- Subdivision: Upper East Side
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Townhouse
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Stories/Levels: 5
- Year Built: 1899
- Other Struct. Feat.: Elevator(s), Green Building
Lot Features
- Property View: Other
- Lot Size: 2095.1
- Lot Dimensions: 102.20 x 20.50
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $152,580
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 1492-0066
- Block: 1492
- Lot Number: 66
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Schools
Schools serving 8 E 81st St
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 | 0.5 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 8 E 81st St
Tax History
Tax History for 8 E 81st St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$161,726
6%
$805,210
6%
2024
$152,572
6%
$759,632
6%
2023
$143,936
-1%
$716,635
-32%
2022
$145,541
-3%
$1,046,400
-7%
2021
$149,686
5%
$1,124,460
-12%
2020
$142,032
7%
$1,280,700
10%
2019
$132,423
6%
$1,165,200
95%
2018
$124,927
3%
$597,196
—
2017
$121,738
3%
$597,196
1%
2016
$118,491
8%
$592,722
6%
2016
$109,341
14%
$559,173
6%
2014
$95,507
5%
$527,523
6%
2013
$90,600
—
$497,664
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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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8 E 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 (MLS# RLS20052920) is a Single Family property with 8 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 8 E 81st Street is currently listed for $18,000,000 and was received on October 03, 2025. Want to learn more about 8 E 81st Street? 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.