Residential For Sale21 E 81st Street, New York City, New York 10028

21 E 81st Street, New York City, New York 10028

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Property Description

21 East 81st Street presents a rare and highly unique opportunity on one of the Upper East Side’s most coveted townhouse blocks, perfectly positioned between Fifth and Madison Avenues. Built in 1899 by renowned architects Welch, Smith & Provot, this 20-foot-wide Neoclassical limestone townhouse spans approximately 8,600 square feet across four stories, crowned by a mansard roof. Grand ceiling heights, significant original architectural detail, and wood-burning fireplaces in nearly every room define the interiors, while an elevator services all levels. Currently configured as a two-family residence—an owner’s quadraplex with income producing duplex —the home offers exceptional flexibility and long-term potential which can also can easily be converted to a single family.

Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : For Sale
Listing ID : RLS20071275
Price : $18,000,000
Bedrooms : 6
Rooms : 18
Bathrooms : 6
Year Built : 1899
Status : Active
Office Name : Compass
Agent Name : Jennifer E Regenstreich
Full Bathrooms : 5
Property Sub Type : Duplex
Features
Fireplace : Other
Patio : Terrace, Rooftop
Exterior Features : Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
Fireplaces Total : 1
Flooring : Hardwood
Interior Features : Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Pantry
Laundry Features : In Unit, See Remarks
Appliances
Appliances : Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
Address Map
Country : US
State : NY
County : New York
City : New York City
Zipcode : 10028
Street : 81st
Street Number : 21
Street Suffix : Street
Longitude : W74° 2' 18.6''
Latitude : N40° 46' 41.3''
Street Dir Prefix : E
Additional Information
Building Size : 8538
Entry Level : 1
Lot Size Dimensions : 19.830000x102.170000
Number Of Units Total : 2
On Market Date : 2026-02-10
Stories Total : 5
Financial
Association Fee Frequency : Monthly
Tax Annual Amount : 116184.0
Listing Information
Co List Agent Full Name : Ian Slater
Co List Agent Mls Id : 63270
Co List Office Mls Id : 7222
Co List Office Name : Compass
List Agent Mls Id : 39037
List Office Mls Id : 7222
Modification Timestamp : 2026-03-04T12:10:31Z
Originating System Name : RLS
Status Change Timestamp : 2026-02-10T12:25:39Z
Residential For Sale
  • Listing ID : RLS20071275
  • Bedrooms : 6
  • Bathrooms : 6
$18,000,000
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