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Townhouse for sale at 21 E 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 | MLS# RLS20071275 | Listing updated on 2026-07-29
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$18,000,000

Monthly Est:$89,593

  • Beds Icon6 Beds
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    6 Baths
  • Beds Icon8,538sqft

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

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  • Townhouse

  • Built in 1899

  • $-- HOA

  • 2,026.03 sqft lot

  • $2,108/sq.ft

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 excepti...

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  • Listing updated: July 29, 2026 at 1:16 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Jennifer E Regenstreich (917) 841-3305 , Ian Slater (646) 645-8192 | Compass (212) 913-9058
  • Source: Rebny MLS-NY | MLS#: RLS20071275 Rebny MLS-NY

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Townhouse

  • No. of Stories

    5

  • County

    New York County

  • City

    New York City

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1899

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    8,538 sqft

  • Lot Size

    2,026.03 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Rebny MLS

  • MLS Number

    RLS20071275

  • Days on Market

    221

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Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 6

    Bathrooms: 6

Interior

  • Appliances

    Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer

  • Flooring

    Hardwood

  • Exterior Features

    Private Outdoor Space Over60sqft

  • Interior Features

    Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Pantry, Walk In Closets

Utilities & Energy

  • Fireplace Features

    Other

  • Laundry Features

    In Unit, See Remarks

Other Features

  • Subdivision Name

    Upper East Side

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Terrace, Rooftop

Price History

DateEventPrice

02/10/2026

Source: mls_logoRebny MLS-NY #RLS20071275

Listed for Sale

$18,000,000

$2,108/sqft

The real estate listing data marked with this icon comes from the IDX program of the RLS at REBNY Listing Service (RLS). Listing information for certain New York City properties provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York's Residential Listing Service (the "RLS") through Sep 19, 2026, 09:45PM. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than the identification of potential properties for purchase. The information contained in this listing has not been verified by the RLS and should be verified by the consumer. The listing information provided here is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Retransmission, redistribution or copying of this listing information is strictly prohibited except in connection with a consumer's consideration of the purchase and/or sale of an individual property. This listing information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Buyer to verify all information. © 2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc. All rights reserved.

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