318 East 81st Street

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.