--- title: "52 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028" description: "52 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — Multi Family Home in Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY. Listing Price $8,995,000. 8 bed, 6 bath, 5,776 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $134,925 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10028/52-east-81st-street-ny-10028" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-09-27T08:54:48.027Z" status: "Active" --- # 52 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 Multi Family Home in Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC Last updated: September 27, 2026, 4:54 AM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $8,995,000 - **Beds**: 8 - **Baths**: 6 - **Sqft**: 5,776 - **Monthly Taxes**: $9,409 / mo - **Price per Sqft**: $1,557 - **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**: $8,995,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$134,925* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $8,860,075 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $134,925 — 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 (7) ![52 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 1 of 7](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/818e79bd-5d3c-48cc-b692-62ffb2e3595e.jpg) ![52 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 2 of 7](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/96018aa2-d52a-4a13-804f-f6fcc7ac6b45.jpg) ![52 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 3 of 7](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/4a054a33-a591-436d-afaf-7522c5cec836.jpg) ![52 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 4 of 7](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/4fbae45c-5be3-47a8-9d93-fe0f6ffedf16.jpg) ![52 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 5 of 7](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/0c0e771e-cd62-4213-926b-9b6392acd817.jpg) ![52 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 6 of 7](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/c41c8a94-60fe-4748-83c9-45c622b06c8a.jpg) ![52 East 81st Street, New York City, NY 10028 — photo 7 of 7](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/18dcba7f-d970-456f-adcf-1ef9330c8af8.jpg) ## Property Overview Beautiful 20-foot-wide townhome nestled between Madison and Park Avenues. 52 East 81st Street is a five-story neoclassical residence built in 1915 with two distinct private outdoor spaces. There is a rare opportunity presented here to completely transform this property into your dream home or to keep it as a multi-family property that generates income. The home is currently configured as three units, consisting of two duplex units and a single-level unit. The property will be delivered fully vacant, with no tenants in place, providing the new owner with complete flexibility from day one. An enchanting, landscaped south-facing garden is located just off the formal dining room on the first level, while a charming terrace is perched on the third level. Situated just two blocks from Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with countless top dining and shopping options nearby, this appealing location is right in the heart of the Upper East Side. A once-in-a-generation opportunity awaits. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Multi Family - **Beds**: 8 - **Baths**: 6 - **Rooms**: 10 - **Sqft**: 5,776 sqft - **Stories**: 5 - **Year Built**: 1915 - **Price per Sqft**: $1,557 - **Monthly Taxes**: $9,409 / mo - **Listed On**: Sep 25, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 3 Days ### Residence Features - Building Other - Washer Hookup - In Unit - Garden - Private Outdoor Space Under 60 Sqft - Smoke Free - Washer Dryer Allowed ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$54,893 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($1,799,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $45,484 - **Property Taxes**: $9,409 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Sales and market data ### How this price compares - **This home**: $8,995,000 - **Median sold price**: $10,625,000 - **Difference**: -$1,630,000 (-15.3%) - **This home, $/ft²**: $1,557 - **Median $/ft²**: $1,879 - **Comparable sales**: 28 - **Sales from**: September 2021 – July 2026 - **Middle half of those sales**: $6,537,500 – $16,125,000 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**: 89.1% (23 sales) - **Sold below asking**: 87% (23 sales) - **Typical time to find a buyer**: 167 days (27 sales) - **Typical time to close**: 63 days (27 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 52 East 81ST Street](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/52-east-81st-street) ## About The Building ### 52 East 81st Street 52 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 A building in the neighborhood, currently featuring 1 active listing. - **Year Built**: 1915 - **Active Units**: 1 - **Floors**: 5 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/52-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/10028/52-east-81st-street-ny-10028) | 8 | 6 | 5,776 sqft | $1,557 | $8,995,000 | Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC | Sep 25, 2026 | 2 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 - [52 East 81ST Street — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/52-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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