$18,000,000

8 E 81st St New York, NY 10028

Metropolitan Hill Neighborhood

Estimated payment $112,031/month

Total Views 23,196
8 Beds
6.5 Baths
1,230 Sq Ft
$14,634 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Green Building
  • Elevator
  • Garden
  • P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake Rated A
  • Fireplace
  • 2-minute walk to Central Park

About This Home

8 East 81st Street is an exceptionally fine five story, elevatored townhouse located off Fifth Avenue. This grand eight-bedroom, six and one-half bathroom home exudes a timeless grace with soaring 12-foot ceilings and meticulously preserved and restored original details. Natural light pours into the residence with exposures to the north, south, and east, enhancing the beauty of its hardwood floors and sophisticated finishes. Elegantly entertain guests in the formal dining room, framed by period charm and a wood burning fireplace. Step outside to your private garden, a peaceful retreat optimal for both quiet reflection and hosting friendly gatherings.

The parlor floor is the heart of the home with a generously proportioned living room with wood burning fireplace, a cozy yet grand, paneled library, also with wood burning fireplace, and an adjoining sitting room providing the perfect settings for receptions, relaxation, work, or study. Currently there are eight bedrooms on the three upper floors, with two wood burning fireplaces on the fifth floor. Each of the bedrooms has a minimum of 10" ceilings and wonderful light. This extraordinary townhouse blends the allure of solid pre-war craftsmanship with the conveniences of modern city living, creating an inviting home that caters to a warm and sophisticated lifestyle.

Listing Agent

Leighton Candler*

Corcoran Group License #30CA0938798 Listed on: 10/03/2025

Corcoran Group

Co-Listing Agent

Jennifer Reardon

Corcoran Group License #30GA0939275

Co-Listing Agent

Rachel Brandeis

Corcoran Group License #10401369604

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $152,580

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Lot Details

  • 2,095 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 102.20x20.50
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer Dryer Allowed
  • Washer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Building
  • Smoke Free Home

Additional Features

  • Fireplace
  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 0066 / 01492

Community Details

Overview

  • Upper East Side Subdivision
  • 5-Story Property

Amenities

  • Elevator

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$152,580

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

2,095 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Upper East Side
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
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  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: Smoke Free
  • Appliances: Washer Dryer Allowed
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Basement: No
  • Basement: Other

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 7
  • Bedrooms: 8

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Building None
  • View: Other
  • View: No
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
  • Patio/Porch Features: None

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Unit
  • Green Building Features: Elevator(s), Green Building
  • Cooling: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Interest: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 2095.1
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 102.20x20.50

Rental Info

  • Land Lease: No

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 1
  • Total Stories: 5
  • Year Built: 1899

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 01492
  • Tax Lot: 0066
  • Tax Annual: 152580.0

Multi Family

  • Building Area Units: Square Feet

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $161,726 $853,519 $364,967 $488,552
2025 $152,572 $805,210 $343,496 $461,714
2024 $152,572 $759,632 $465,480 $363,981
2023 $145,541 $716,635 $338,117 $378,518
2022 $135,366 $1,046,400 $465,480 $580,920
2021 $149,686 $1,124,460 $465,480 $658,980
2020 $142,032 $1,280,700 $465,480 $815,220
2019 $132,423 $1,165,200 $465,480 $699,720
2018 $121,738 $597,196 $235,204 $361,992
2017 $121,738 $597,196 $223,376 $373,820
2016 $118,491 $592,722 $210,575 $382,147
2015 $45,300 $559,173 $287,422 $271,751
2014 $45,300 $527,523 $298,278 $229,245
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 For Sale $18,000,000 -- $14,634 / Sq Ft
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS20052920

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 1492-0066

New York New York County New York 10028 Metropolitan Hill

8 E 81st St, New York, NY

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