For Sale63d on marketHistoric · 127 yrs
21 E 81st St
New York, NY, 10028 • Upper East Side • New York County
$18,000,000
$2108/sqft
Down payment assistance available
6Beds
6Baths
8,538Sqft
1899Built
Property DNA
City Views
City
Character Home
Built 1899 · 127 years of history
Upper East Side
Laundry
Outdoor Living
Deck · Terrace
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 63 days ago · 1,457 views · 47 saves
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63 days on market
Established listing
$2,108/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Multi Family · Built 1899 · Historic
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 six 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 quad with income producing duplex —the home offers exceptional flexibility and long-term potential which can also can easily be converted to a single family.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights significant original architectural detail, mansard roof, and grand ceiling heights as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$118,579/month
Principal & Interest$94,579
Property Tax$18,000
Insurance$6,000
Down payment20% ($3,600,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.87% rate · 30yr fixed · $14,400,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeMulti Family
Year Built1899
ParkingNo Data
Days on Zillow63 Days
Price/sqft$2,108
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeMulti Family
Year built1899
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodUpper East Side
Annual tax$116,196
Parcel014930012
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths5
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Laundry
Inside
Exterior Features
Exterior
Private Roof Deck
Terrace
Patio & Porch
Deck
Terrace
Views
City
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market63
Est. value$16,346,400
Est. rent$7,199/mo
Tax rate0.90%
Price/sqft$2108
On marketFeb 10, 2026
PostedFeb 10, 2026
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 1, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,457
Favorites47
How are the schools in New York?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
New York, NY, 10028
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 10, 2026Listed For Sale$18,000,000$2,108StreetEasy
May 11, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Jan 24, 2023Listed For Rent$11,500$1Zillow Rentals
Nov 15, 2019Listing Removed$12,500$1Compass
Jun 20, 2019Price Change$12,500$1Stribling
Apr 1, 2019Listed For Rent$13,000$2Stribling
Listed For Sale$18,000,000
Feb 10, 2026•$2,108/sqft•StreetEasy
Listing Removed—
May 11, 2023•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$11,500
Jan 24, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed$12,500
Nov 15, 2019•$1/sqft•Compass
Price Change$12,500
Jun 20, 2019•$1/sqft•Stribling
Listed For Rent$13,000
Apr 1, 2019•$2/sqft•Stribling
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2024$110,951$1,044,960
Apr 15, 2023$112,188$958,800
Apr 15, 2022—$934,500
Apr 15, 2021—$1,004,220
Apr 15, 2020—$1,143,780
Apr 15, 2019$46,740$1,122,780
Apr 15, 2018$96,298$460,339
Apr 15, 2017$93,137$456,888
Apr 15, 2016$84,028$431,029
Apr 15, 2015$84,028$406,632
Apr 15, 2014$33,772$383,616
Apr 15, 2013—$383,616
Apr 15, 2012—$380,740
Apr 15, 2011—$359,191
Apr 15, 2010—$338,860
Apr 15, 2009—$319,680
Apr 15, 2008—$319,680
Apr 15, 2007—$317,284
Apr 15, 2006—$299,326
Apr 15, 2005—$282,384
Apr 15, 2004—$266,400
Apr 15, 2003—$266,400
Apr 15, 2002—$264,404
Apr 15, 2001—$249,439
Apr 15, 2000—$235,320
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New York, NY • New York County
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Nearby zip codes
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