Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/24/2026
Listed
$16,500,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Just off Fifth Avenue and moments from The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park, 21 East 81st Street is a distinguished limestone townhouse on one of the Upper East Side's most beautiful blocks. Designed in 1899, this 20-foot-wide residence spans approximately 8,600 square feet across six levels. The interiors are beautifully proportioned with impressive ceiling heights, original architectural details and multiple wood-burning fireplaces. An elevator services all levels. The grand entertaining floor features soaring 12-foot ceilings and generous rooms filled with natural light. A substantial kitchen provides plenty of space for both everyday living and entertaining. Above, a landscaped roof garden offers a private retreat with ample room for dining, lounging and entertaining. The home is currently configured as an expansive owner's quadruplex with a separate income-producing duplex. The layout also works well for extended family, guests, staff or a private office. Alternatively, the townhouse can be returned to a grand single-family residence. With its limestone facade, mansard roof and gracious scale, 21 East 81st Street offers the character of a classic New York townhouse with the space and flexibility for modern living in an extraordinary location.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 21 E 81st St
General
- Price: $16,500,000
- Taxes: $120,024
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20110701
- Updated: Today (8/24/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 18
- Interior Features: High Ceilings, Smoke Free, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Stone
- Appliances: Washer Dryer Allowed
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Building Other, Washer Hookup, In Unit
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Building None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
- Porch/Patio/Deck: None, Rooftop
Location
- County: New York
- Subdivision: Upper East Side
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Other
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Townhouse
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 8,538
- Living Area: 8,538 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1897
- Other Struct. Feat.: Elevator(s), Green Building
Lot Features
- Property View: Other
- Lot Size: 2040
- Lot Dimensions: 102.00 x 20.00
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $120,024
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 1493-0012
- Block: 1493
- Lot Number: 12
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Schools
Schools serving 21 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 ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 21 E 81st St
Tax History
Tax History for 21 E 81st St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$114,282
—
$620,682
6%
2025
$114,282
114%
$585,550
6%
2024
$53,459
-50%
$552,407
—
2023
$107,681
101%
$552,407
-41%
2022
$53,665
2%
$934,500
-7%
2021
$52,401
6%
$1,004,220
-12%
2020
$49,663
8%
$1,143,780
2%
2019
$46,185
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$1,122,780
144%
2018
$46,185
1%
$460,339
1%
2017
$45,667
-46%
$456,888
6%
2016
$84,028
8%
$431,029
6%
2016
$77,447
110%
$406,632
6%
2014
$36,921
-45%
$383,616
—
2013
$67,543
—
$383,616
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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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- Apartment
- Active
- Updated 4 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 760Sq. Ft.
- Commercial
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
Listed by EXIT Realty Central
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 6 days ago
- 6Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,771Sq. Ft.
Listed by RE/MAX Edge
21 E 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 (MLS# RLS20110701) is a Multi-Family property with -1 units containing 6 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 21 E 81st Street is currently listed for $16,500,000 and was received on August 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 21 E 81st Street? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in New York? You can browse all New York real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.