--- title: "44 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028" description: "44 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — Townhouse in Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY. Listing Price $12,500,000. 6 bed, 7 bath, 1,140 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $187,500 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10028/44-east-81st-street-ny-10028" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-09-15T19:22:13.738Z" status: "Active" --- # 44 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 Townhouse in Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate Last updated: September 15, 2026, 3:22 PM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $12,500,000 - **Beds**: 6 - **Total Baths**: 7 - **Sqft**: 1,140 - **Monthly Taxes**: $12,545 / mo - **Price per Sqft**: $10,965 - **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible ## The Private Brokerage Advantage As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction. - **Contract Purchase Price**: $12,500,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$187,500* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $12,312,500 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $187,500 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.* [Request a private tour](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) · [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) ## Photos (10) ![44 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/a44ed532-9836-41e9-a26d-5f230777487c.jpg) ![44 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/6f722b74-bb6c-40dc-9252-09be2ca5c258.jpg) ![44 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/5b2d91c9-dd62-4630-8d72-8a8f926178bb.jpg) ![44 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/5b685f08-ac70-4858-aad2-478096ba1bab.jpg) ![44 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/b7a06d65-d277-4dd4-89f7-7274bc3cfb2e.jpg) ![44 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/4e439cde-af0b-4c3b-8478-93b9667494cd.jpg) ![44 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/f1a3a9fb-f1df-4506-a101-023c021994fd.jpg) ![44 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/e28f2fbb-aa11-46c9-b072-2c3faf09b6ef.jpg) ![44 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/a6d9b0dc-c9db-4fc3-bda6-90559782fbe7.jpg) ![44 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/99a3e2c5-a5d6-4f24-a392-cdeabb2395f0.jpg) ## Property Overview 44 East 81st Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire an architecturally significant, exceptionally tall 20-foot-wide one-unit townhouse on one of the Upper East Side's most distinguished residential blocks, ideally positioned between Park and Madison Avenues. Its commanding red-brick facade, articulated with substantial limestone detailing, gives the residence an unusually handsome and distinguished street presence. The combination of width, height, architectural character and scale immediately sets the house apart from more conventional Upper East Side townhouses. Spanning approximately 5,760 square feet of interior living space across five stories, with an additional cellar and approximately 764 square feet of outdoor space, the residence offers exceptional volume and flexibility. The existing layout includes six bedrooms plus an office, five full baths and two powder rooms, together with an elevator, and a beautifully proportioned sequence of formal and private rooms. One of the house's defining qualities is its remarkable vertical scale. Notably high ceilings extend throughout the five principal floors, creating an extraordinary sense of volume, light and grandeur rarely found even among substantial Manhattan townhouses. Original architectural details include handsome wood paneling, intricate moldings, multiple fireplaces and beautifully proportioned rooms that reflect the craftsmanship and residential elegance of an earlier era. The parlor level is particularly impressive, with expansive living and reception rooms, dramatic ceiling heights and a glass-enclosed sunroom overlooking the rear garden. Generous windows throughout the residence bring in natural light while preserving the intimacy, privacy and sense of permanence associated with a classic Manhattan townhouse. The upper floors continue the same sense of scale, offering generously proportioned bedrooms and substantial private living spaces. The primary suite includes a large dressing area with custom built-ins, a fireplace and French doors opening to a Juliet balcony. Additional bedrooms, dedicated office space and abundant storage provide considerable flexibility for a variety of lifestyles and uses. The south-facing private garden is another defining feature. Established greenery and established greenery create a secluded urban sanctuary, while a glass-enclosed garden room opens toward the outdoor space. A spiral stair connects the upper terrace to the landscaped courtyard below, creating a layered indoor-outdoor environment that is particularly rare in the heart of Manhattan. Located just moments from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, Museum Mile and Madison Avenue, 44 East 81st Street occupies an exceptional position within one of Manhattan's most culturally rich and enduring residential neighborhoods, surrounded by world-class museums, restaurants, boutiques and architecture. Offered in its current condition, the residence presents a singular opportunity to create a highly personalized Upper East Side home while preserving the extraordinary width, height, proportions, architectural character and presence that make 44 East 81st Street so distinctive. The property may also offer meaningful unused development rights, providing the next owner with additional flexibility to expand or further reimagine the residence, subject to confirmation by the purchaser's architect and all applicable zoning, building and landmark approvals. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Single Family Residence - **Beds**: 6 - **Total Baths**: 7 - **Rooms**: 10 - **Sqft**: 1,140 sqft - **Stories**: 5 - **Year Built**: 1901 - **Price per Sqft**: $10,965 - **Monthly Taxes**: $12,545 / mo - **Listed On**: Sep 15, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 1 Days ### Residence Features - In Unit - Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft - Smoke Free - Washer Dryer Allowed ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$75,752 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($2,500,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $63,207 - **Property Taxes**: $12,545 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Sales and market data ### How this price compares - **This home**: $12,500,000 - **Median sold price**: $10,750,000 - **Difference**: +$1,750,000 (+16.3%) - **This home, $/ft²**: $10,965 - **Median $/ft²**: $1,879 - **Comparable sales**: 29 - **Sales from**: September 2021 – July 2026 - **Middle half of those sales**: $6,550,000 – $16,000,000 Based on house sales in Upper East Side. A house is not part of a building of comparable apartments, so this benchmark is drawn from house sales across Upper East Side. Apartment sales are excluded from it entirely. ### How these sales were negotiated - **Sale-to-list price**: 89% (24 sales) - **Sold below asking**: 88% (24 sales) - **Typical time to find a buyer**: 164 days (28 sales) - **Typical time to close**: 62 days (28 sales) Based on house sales in Upper East Side with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric. These are two separate periods measured on different clocks — time to find a buyer, and time from agreed deal to closing. They are medians of different sets of sales and do not add together into a single "days on market" figure. Sales data through July 2026. Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for. [See every recorded sale at 44 East 81ST Street](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/44-east-81st-street) ## About The Building ### 44 East 81st Street 44 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 A Townhouse in the neighborhood built in 1901. - **Year Built**: 1901 - **Active Units**: 1 - **Floors**: 5 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/44-east-81st-street) ### Available Residences — For Sale (1) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [N/A](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10028/44-east-81st-street-ny-10028) | 6 | 6 | 1,140 sqft | $10,965 | $12,500,000 | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Sep 15, 2026 | 1 days | ## Upper East Side Overview of Upper East Side [Explore Upper East Side](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/upper-east-side) · [All Neighborhoods](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods) ### Nearby Upper East Side - [Central Park real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/central-park) - [Roosevelt Island real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/roosevelt-island) - [Upper West Side real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/upper-west-side) - [Midtown real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/midtown) - [Theater District real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/theater-district) - [East Harlem real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/east-harlem) ## Related Links - [44 East 81ST Street — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/44-east-81st-street) - [Upper East Side neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/upper-east-side) - [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) - [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) --- > RLS IDX Data display by Real Estate Rebate Team. 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