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318 East 81st Street
New Development
Last updated on Mar 7, 2026

318 East 81st Street

The boutique condominium at 318 East 81st Street features six full-floor homes with private outdoor spaces and elevator access, inspired by California modernist architecture. Located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, the residence offers easy access to Central Park, shopping, restaurants, and public transit via the nearby 86th Street subway stop. Currently, 2 apartments are for sale.

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Overview of 318 East 81st Street

Completed in 2018, 318 East 81st Street is a boutique 6-story condominium building designed by Issac & Stern Architects with interiors by internationally acclaimed architect Andres Escobar. Developed by Cohen Goldstein Investment Strategies, the building draws inspiration from California modernist architecture and features a striking recessed glass façade with large balconies and a distinctive tiered cornice. The building houses just six full-floor residences, each with private elevator access and outdoor space, creating an intimate and exclusive living environment in the heart of the Upper East Side.

The apartments showcase exceptional craftsmanship through a collaboration with Italian design house Pedini for the kitchens, which feature Petra Grigio quartz backsplashes and countertops paired with Vadara Absolute Blanc peninsula surfaces. Each unit is equipped with a comprehensive suite of state-of-the-art appliances including Sub-Zero refrigeration, Miele cooktops and dishwashers, Wolf ovens and microwaves, Summit wine coolers, and Bosch washers and dryers. The spa like bathrooms are equally luxurious, with primary suites featuring radiant heated floors, Arabescato marble walls, and Vadara Absolute Blanc quartz vanities, while secondary bathrooms complement this design with honed porcelain flooring and silver travertine walls.

The building offers diverse living options, from a unique ground floor duplex with a 1,054 square foot private garden and lower level recreation room, to a spectacular penthouse with 891 square feet of private outdoor space including a rooftop terrace accessed through a glass enclosed atrium. The remaining full-floor three bedroom apartments feature generous terraces and balconies with overhead lighting and electricity, emphasizing the indoor outdoor living concept central to the building's design.

Located between Second and First Avenue, the building benefits from proximity to Central Park, the Met Breuer, and Madison Avenue shopping, while neighborhood dining options include Sushi of Gari, X'ian Famous Foods, and JG Melon. The nearby 86th Street Q and R subway stop, part of the Second Avenue Subway expansion, provides convenient transit access. With amenities including a virtual doorman and package room, 318 East 81st Street represents a refined approach to modern Upper East Side living.

Doorman
Part Time
Type
Condo
Year Built
2018
Apartments
Floors
6
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • PT Doorman
  • Garden
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Mail Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Terraces / Balconies
  • Virtual Doorman
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Pros & Cons

  • Balconies
  • Private garden
  • State-of-the-art appliances including Sub-Zero, Miele, and Wolf
  • Full floor residences
  • Boutique building with only 6 units
  • Package room and mail room
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Multi-paned fenestration
  • Handsome and modern mid-block low-rise building
  • Virtual doorman and part time doorman
  • Private elevator access
  • Rooftop terrace
  • In-unit washer and dryer
  • Radiant heated floors
  • Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Andres Escobar
  • California modernist architecture inspiration
  • Petra Grigio quartz countertops and backsplashes
  • Arabescato marble walls in primary bathrooms
  • Summit wine coolers
  • Kohler and Duravit bathroom fixtures
  • Tiered cornice
  • Glass enclosed atrium access to rooftop
  • Dual north and south exposures
  • Recreation room in duplex unit
  • No concierge
  • No doorman
  • Part time doorman only

CityRealty Rating

19
/44
Architecture
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23
/36
Location
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16
/39
Features
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8
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66
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

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