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title: "21 East 81ST Street, New York, NY 10028"
description: "21 East 81ST Street, New York, NY 10028 — NYC real estate listing on Real Estate Rebate Team. Priced at $16,500,000. Est. potential buyer savings up to $412,500 (subject to buyer-broker compensation received, lender approval, and applicable law)."
url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10028/21-east-81st-street-ny-10028"
source: "Real Estate Rebate Team"
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# 21 East 81ST Street, New York, NY 10028

> **Listing Courtesy of:** Serhant

## Description

Just off Fifth Avenue and moments from The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park, 21 East 81st Street is a distinguished limestone townhouse on one of the Upper East Side's most beautiful blocks.
 Designed in 1899, this 20-foot-wide residence spans approximately 8,600 square feet across six levels. The interiors are beautifully proportioned with impressive ceiling heights, original architectural details and multiple wood-burning fireplaces. An elevator services all levels.
 The grand entertaining floor features soaring 12-foot ceilings and generous rooms filled with natural light. A substantial kitchen provides plenty of space for both everyday living and entertaining.
 Above, a landscaped roof garden offers a private retreat with ample room for dining, lounging and entertaining.
 The home is currently configured as an expansive owner's quadruplex with a separate income-producing duplex. The layout also works well for extended family, guests, staff or a private office. Alternatively, the townhouse can be returned to a grand single-family residence.
 With its limestone facade, mansard roof and gracious scale, 21 East 81st Street offers the character of a classic New York townhouse with the space and flexibility for modern living in an extraordinary location.

## Property Details

- **Price**: $16,500,000
- **Potential Buyer Rebate**: $412,500
- **Bedrooms**: 6
- **Bathrooms**: 5 full, 1 half
- **Living Area**: 8,538 sqft
- **Property Type**: Residential
- **Year Built**: 1897
- **Building**: 21 East 81st Street
- **Neighbourhood**: Upper East Side
- **Area / Borough**: Manhattan
- **Subdivision**: Upper East Side
- **Listing Office**: Serhant
- **State**: NY

## Estimated Potential Buyer Savings

Real Estate Rebate Team estimates potential buyer savings of up to **$412,500** at closing.

*Estimated by Real Estate Rebate Team. Subject to buyer-broker compensation received, lender approval, transaction terms, and applicable law. Not all listings qualify.*

## Related Links

- [Building details](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings//buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/21-east-81st-street)
- [Neighbourhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods//neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/upper-east-side)
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