Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/25/2026
Listed
$8,995,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Beautiful 20-foot-wide townhome nestled between Madison and Park Avenues.52 East 81st Street is a five-story neoclassical residence built in 1915 with two distinct private outdoor spaces. There is a rare opportunity presented here to completely transform this property into your dream home or to keep it as a multi-family property that generates income.The home is currently configured as three units, consisting of two duplex units and a single-level unit. The property will be delivered fully vacant, with no tenants in place, providing the new owner with complete flexibility from day one.An enchanting, landscaped south-facing garden is located just off the formal dining room on the first level, while a charming terrace is perched on the third level.Situated just two blocks from Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with countless top dining and shopping options nearby, this appealing location is right in the heart of the Upper East Side. A once-in-a-generation opportunity awaits.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 52 E 81st St
General
- Price: $8,995,000
- Taxes: $112,908
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20117494
- Updated: 9/25/2026
- Added to Site: 15 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Smoke Free
- Appliances: Washer Dryer Allowed
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 6
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 8
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Building Other, Washer Hookup, In Unit
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Building None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden, Private Outdoor Space Under 60 Sqft
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Terrace
Location
- County: New York
- Subdivision: Upper East Side
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Other
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Walk-Up
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Stories/Levels: 5
- Square Feet: 5,776
- Living Area: 5,776 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1915
- Other Struct. Feat.: Green Building
Lot Features
- Property View: Other
- Lot Size: 2000
- Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 20.00
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $112,908
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 1492-0042
- Block: 1492
- Lot Number: 42
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Schools
Schools serving 52 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 mi |
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner 220 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
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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 52 E 81st St
Tax History
Tax History for 52 E 81st St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$107,817
—
$569,010
6%
2025
$107,817
6%
$536,804
6%
2024
$101,714
6%
$506,420
6%
2023
$95,957
-1%
$477,757
-32%
2022
$97,028
-3%
$700,380
3%
2021
$99,790
5%
$681,060
-12%
2020
$94,688
7%
$775,680
15%
2019
$88,282
6%
$671,640
69%
2018
$83,285
3%
$398,131
—
2017
$81,159
3%
$398,131
1%
2016
$78,994
8%
$395,146
6%
2016
$72,894
14%
$372,781
6%
2014
$63,671
5%
$351,681
6%
2013
$60,400
—
$331,776
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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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52 E 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 (MLS# RLS20117494) is a Multi-Family property with 3 units containing 8 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms. 52 E 81st Street is currently listed for $8,995,000 and was received on September 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 52 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.