520 E 81St St

The Salem House is a 12-story condominium completed in 1964 on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, composed primarily of studio and alcove-studio residences. The building presents a mid‑century, practical apartment house character with a brick façade and modest street presence suited to a tree-lined residential block. Interiors emphasize efficient layouts: separate windowed kitchens, multiple closets (often including walk‑in or cedar storage), hardwood floors in many units, and renovated kitchens and bathrooms in a large share of listings. Common areas are full-service but understated — a 24‑hour doorman and concierge, a live‑in superintendent, two elevators, central laundry room and on‑site porters. Outdoor amenities include a landscaped roof deck with East River and city views and both private outdoor spaces in select units. Building services extend to bike storage, a parking garage, and pet‑friendly policies. Typical monthly charges are reported as relatively low for the area, though periodic capital and elevator assessments have been noted. Located close to Carl Schurz Park, the East River Promenade and several subway and bus lines (including nearby Second Avenue Q service), the Salem House sits in a calm Yorkville pocket with plentiful neighborhood restaurants, shops, and green space.