It previously was on the market for a total of 147 days.

Last Sold on Aug 19, 2019 for $995,000

2 beds, 1.5 baths

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Buyers
Jill Healey

Sellers
Crosby Cook
Dinah Cook

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147 days on Market

Pricing History

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Key Details

Listed: Mar 25, 2019

Last Price Change: -5.2% ($55,000) on May 8

Days on Market: 147

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

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Monthly Maintenance: $2,709

Est. Monthly Mortgage: -

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $6,133

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($497,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

This charming and peaceful prewar apartment has 2 bedrooms and1.5 baths and a brand new eat-in kitchen! Enter the apartment to an inviting foyer with an arch leading into the gracious living room. The living room features 9 foot beamed ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, handsome built-ins, and refinished wood floors.

The windowed and very spacious kitchen was just renovated and features a four-burner Viking stove and range, a Viking dishwasher, Stainless steel refrigerator, well-appointed glass and wood cabinetry and subway tile backsplash. There is plenty of storage in the kitchen as well as a recently renovated powder room. Washer/dryers are allowed with board approval.

The two bedrooms are off their own hallway and share a large bathroom with tub. Both bedrooms are generously sized and the master has a large walk-in closet. 163 East 81st Street is a full service Pre-War building located on the Upper East Side between Lexington and Third Avenue on a beautiful tree-lined block in one of Manhattan's most desirable residential neighborhoods.

Built in 1927, the building has a 24-hour doorman and live-in super, central laundry room and storage comes with the apartment. Pets and pied-a-terres allowed. Flip tax is 2%.

About 163 East 81st Street

163 East 81st Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 54, based on:

Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

None 2 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

None 2 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

None 0 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Not Visible 0 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Partially Visible 1 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Enclosed 1 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

No 0 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

Attractive 2 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

No 0 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 out of 1 points

Illumination:

None 0 out of 1 points

Water Element:

None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:

Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 40 blocks 2 out of 5 points

Views:

Open 2 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Very Little 3 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

None 0 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Shopping:

5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Schools:

No Noise 1 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

3-4 3 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points

Balconies:

None 0 out of 3 points

Health Club:

None 0 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

None 0 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Minimal 1 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

None 0 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

None 0 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

None 0 out of 1 points

Catering:

None 0 out of 1 points

Garage:

None 0 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

No 0 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

No 0 out of 1 points

Prewar:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Co-op
Built in 1927
42 Apartments
10 Floors

Building Amenities

FT Doorman
Resident Storage
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Laundry Room
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Fireplaces
Live-In Superintendent

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About 163 East 81st Street

163 East 81st Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 54, based on:

Rating Summary

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Building Amenities

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