21 E 81st St Unit PH5/6 New York, NY 10028

This unique penthouse duplex sits atop a historic townhouse steps from the Metropolitan Museum. This inviting home features three full-sized bedrooms (two with wood-burning fireplaces) and two baths on the fifth floor, which is served by the house's private elevator. The over-sized, south-facing primary bedroom has a walk-in closet, en-suite bath, and a wood-burning fireplace. At the opposite end of a gracious hall are two windowed bedrooms facing north that share a large bathroom. The larger one has a wood-burning fireplace and both have very generous closets.

Upstairs on the sixth floor are an updated kitchen with a pass-through window to the separate dining room, and a large living room with a wood-burning fireplace. The living room's French doors open to a 430+ sq. ft. terrace with stunning views of the skyline to the south and a view of the Museum entrance to the west.

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21 East 81st Street is an owner-occupied limestone townhouse built in 1899. In addition to the Museum, the neighborhood is replete with art galleries, retail shopping, and outstanding restaurants. It is located in the P.S. 6 school district and is close to the city's finest private and public schools.