525 E 80Th St

The Wakefield is a full-service condominium constructed in 1981 and rising 13 stories on a tree-lined Upper East Side block. Floor plans skew large—two- to six-bedroom layouts—many arranged with separate bedroom wings and expansive, double-wide sunken living rooms under nearly ten-foot ceilings. Interiors commonly feature oak or hardwood floors, oversized south-facing windows, formal dining rooms or open eat-in kitchens, multiple walk-in closets, recessed lighting, built-in storage, and updated chef-ready kitchens with high-end appliances in renovated units. Residences often include washer/dryer hookups, double vanities, soaking tubs, and generous foyer and pantry space that give many units a townhouse-like flow. Exterior provisions include private outdoor spaces of varying sizes, balconies on select homes, and building storage. Building services and shared facilities reflect full-service condo living: 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, on-site garage with direct elevator access, resident laundry room, bicycle room, rentable storage bins, and recently upgraded elevators and hallways. The Wakefield is smoke-free and pet-friendly with board approval for in-unit washers/dryers; a modest transfer/flip tax has appeared in listings. Its location places residents a short walk from Carl Schurz Park, John Jay Playground, East River Promenade, multiple subway lines (including the Second Avenue line nearby), quality groceries, restaurants, and prominent private and public schools, supporting family-oriented Upper East Side daily life.