# 21 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028

> **TL;DR:** 6bd/5ba townhouse, $18,000,000 ($2108/sqft), 8,538 sqft.
> Fireplace. Est. $78,000/mo. Listed 119 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $18,000,000 |
| Price/sqft | $2108 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 5 full |
| Square Feet | 8,538 |
| Property Type | Townhouse (Townhouse) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 119 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $78,000 |
| **Total** | **$78,000** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace

## Property Highlights

- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
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 four 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 quadraplex with income producing duplex the home offers exceptional flexibility and long-term potential which can also can easily be converted to a single family.

## Location

- **Address:** 21 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028
- **County:** New York
- **Coordinates:** 40.778127, -73.961507
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.778127,-73.961507

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Jennifer Regen
- **Brokerage:** Compass
- **Phone:** 9178413305
- **Email:** jennifer.regen@compass.com

## Primary Photo

![21 East 81st Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/45f40d53f83aa1be142a756e285b1692l-f309704388r.jpg)

*20 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/21-east-81st-street-new-york-ny-10028-11653597)*

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**MLS#:** 11653597 | **Updated:** 2026-06-19
**Source:** listhub

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