
131 E 81st St Unit PH15 New York, NY 10028
Metropolitan Hill NeighborhoodEstimated payment $12,388/month
Highlights
- City View
- 4-minute walk to 77 Street (4,6 Line)
- Juliet Balcony
- P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Built-In Features
About This Home
Welcome to PH15, a private full-floor, corner-unit penthouse in the heart of the Upper East Side with excellent light, 2 balconies, private elevator entry, in-unit w/d, custom built-in closets, custom Chef kitchen, built-in closets by LEICHT, 1.5 baths, (primary ensuite bath has heated floors), and 2 skylights.
Private & Spacious
This 18-story boutique cooperative rarely has apartments for sale and is located on 81st Street between Park and Lexington avenues. The private-keyed elevator brings you to the 15th Floor, where you enter a full-floor apartment with an open floor plan boasting natural light from all four exposures.
Apartment Amenities
PH15 includes its own Miele washer/dryer, two planting terraces, custom built-in storage closets, an ensuite bath, powder room, video intercom system, two skylights, engineered hardwood floors, and private keyed elevator access.
Chefs Kitchen
The chef's island kitchen is equipped with a Liebher fridge, a Thermador dishwasher and 4-burner gas stove, lots of cabinet space, and its own skylight allowing for beautiful natural light. The kitchen is near the balcony, perfect for those who love to have their morning espresso outdoors with a view.
Rooms & Closets
The living room is oversized at 20ft in length with a generous 14.4ft width. It faces east and north, boasting light from its double exposures and multiple windows. The living room is also complimented by one of the residence's balconies.
The primary bedroom has southern and western exposures, large built-in closets, and it's ensuite windowed bath with heated bathroom floors and the residence's second skylight.
The second bedroom has its own closet, heating/cooling, and window. One could look into expanding the width of this bedroom as needed.
Location highlights include being only minutes away from Butterfield Market, Citarella, Eli’s, Whole Foods, JCC Moise Safra, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Central Park. Zoned for PS6.
Coop Rules
The cooperative board of the building permits pets, pied-a-terre use, guarantors, co-purchases, subletting, and up to 70% financing. There is a 2% flip tax to be paid by the buyer. There is a video intercom and the resident staff accepts and delivers packages. All this at a relatively low maintenance. Brand new elevator cabin and complete mechanical overhaul (replaced in 2024).
All showings including open houses are by appointment only. Some pictures are virtually staged with furniture however they are representative of the residence's current condition.
Note: Agents and Broker make no listing information guarantees, representations, or warranties. All information is provided to the best of their knowledge. All measurements, sizing, and details are to be verified by buyer.
Property Details
Home Type
- Co-Op
Year Built
- Built in 1983
HOA Fees
- $2,621 Monthly HOA Fees
Interior Spaces
- 1,075 Sq Ft Home
- Built-In Features
- Wood Flooring
- City Views
- Intercom
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Juliet Balcony
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- No Heating
Community Details
- 16 Units
- High-Rise Condominium
- Upper East Side Subdivision
- 18-Story Property
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Block 01510
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/24/2025 07/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/24/2025 07/24/25 | Off Market | $1,495,000 | -- | -- |
07/12/2025 07/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/12/2025 07/12/25 | Off Market | $1,495,000 | -- | -- |
07/05/2025 07/05/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/05/2025 07/05/25 | Off Market | $1,495,000 | -- | -- |
06/28/2025 06/28/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/28/2025 06/28/25 | Off Market | $1,495,000 | -- | -- |
06/21/2025 06/21/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/21/2025 06/21/25 | Off Market | $1,495,000 | -- | -- |
06/14/2025 06/14/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/09/2025 06/09/25 | For Sale | $1,495,000 | 0.0% | $1,391 / Sq Ft |
06/09/2025 06/09/25 | Off Market | $1,495,000 | -- | -- |
06/02/2025 06/02/25 | For Sale | $1,495,000 | 0.0% | $1,391 / Sq Ft |
06/02/2025 06/02/25 | Off Market | $1,495,000 | -- | -- |
05/19/2025 05/19/25 | For Sale | $1,495,000 | 0.0% | $1,391 / Sq Ft |
05/19/2025 05/19/25 | Off Market | $1,495,000 | -- | -- |
04/10/2025 04/10/25 | For Sale | $1,495,000 | -- | $1,391 / Sq Ft |
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