# 21 E 81ST Street, New York (Manhattan), NY 10028 > **TL;DR:** 6bd/7ba single family, $16,500,000 ($1933/sqft), built 1897, 8,538 sqft. > Fireplace. Est. $88,246/mo. Listed 68 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $16,500,000 | | Price/sqft | $1933 | | Bedrooms | 6 | | Bathrooms | 5 full, 2 half | | Square Feet | 8,538 | | Year Built | 1897 | | Lot Size | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) | | Stories | 1 | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 68 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $83,433 | | Estimated Insurance | $4,813 | | **Total** | **$88,246** | ## Nearby Schools - **High:** Contact Agent ## Key Amenities - Fireplace ## Property Highlights - Built in 1897 - 0.05 acre lot - Fireplace ## Description ### Agent Description Just off Fifth Avenue on one of the Upper East Side's most coveted blocks, 21 East 81st Street presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of New York history. Built in 1899, this south-facing, 20-foot-wide, six-story limestone townhome spans approximately 8,600 square feet and is crowned by a charming mansard roof. Grand interiors feature impressive 12-foot ceilings, multiple wood-burning fireplaces, elegant period details, and an elevator servicing all levels. The parlor floor offers generous entertaining spaces, with sun-filled rooms and a massive windowed kitchen. Above are spacious bedrooms, oversized walk in closets, and a stately library. Crowning the residence is a beautiful landscaped roof deck with views of the Metropolitan Museum and space for dining, lounging, and entertaining. Currently configured as an owner's quadruplex with a separate income-producing duplex, the home offers exceptional flexibility for extended family, guests, staff, a home office, gym, or den. It can also be returned to its original configuration as a grand single-family residence. Set on one of the neighborhood's most elegant tree-lined blocks, 21 East 81st Street is moments from Central Park, the Guggenheim, Museum Mile, and the Upper East Side's celebrated restaurants, art galleries, and Madison Ave shopping. ## Location - **Address:** 21 E 81ST Street, New York (Manhattan), NY 10028 - **County:** New York (Manhattan) - **Neighborhood:** Upper East Side - **Coordinates:** 40.778046, -73.961552 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.778046,-73.961552 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Ryan Serhant - **Brokerage:** SERHANT LLC - **Broker Phone:** (917) 744-1045 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/21-E-81st-St_New-York_NY_10028_M45828-77975?f=listhub&s=MLSLINY&m=1042157&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![21 E 81ST Street - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f8de173fa705851b9141c157ceff0d4al-f2827461548r.jpg) ![21 E 81ST Street - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f8de173fa705851b9141c157ceff0d4al-f1279325230r.jpg) ![21 E 81ST Street - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f8de173fa705851b9141c157ceff0d4al-f1672667431r.jpg) ![21 E 81ST Street - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f8de173fa705851b9141c157ceff0d4al-f3338671543r.jpg) ![21 E 81ST Street - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f8de173fa705851b9141c157ceff0d4al-f1272950311r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 1042157 | **Updated:** 2026-10-29 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 OneKey MLS. 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