8 E 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10028
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Awaye Realty
8 E 81st Street,Manhattan, NY 10028
$18,000,000
- 8 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 1,230 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: leighton c candler, jennifer a reardon, rachel brandeis
Office: corcoran group
MLS#:RLS20052920
Source:NY_REBNY
Price summary
- Price:$18,000,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$14,634.15
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.<br> <br> 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.
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Home facts
- Year built:1899
- Listing ID #:RLS20052920
- Added:136 day(s) ago
- Updated:February 19, 2026 at 04:55 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:8
- Total bathrooms:7
- Full bathrooms:6
- Half bathrooms:1
- Living area:1,230 sq. ft.
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1899
- Building area:1,230 sq. ft.
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$18,000,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$14,634.15
- Tax amount:$152,580
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