517 East 81st Street is a five story, 10 unit rental brownstone built in 1914, between York and East End Avenues. Its most distinctive apartment feature is private outdoor space: rear gardens recur among the layouts, with access from living areas and, in duplex arrangements, from more than one level.
The building contains both duplex and railroad style apartments. Duplex layouts extend across two levels, while railroad apartments use a linear sequence of rooms and may have two entrances. High ceilings, polished hardwood floors, and original exposed brick appear across the apartments, preserving elements of the building’s turn of the century character alongside renovated kitchens and baths.
Carl Schurz Park and the East River Esplanade are one block away, placing the building near the East River waterfront and its walking paths. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, restaurants, shops, and neighborhood nightlife are also within the surrounding Upper East Side. Roommates and shares are permitted, the standard lease term is one year, and pets are not allowed.
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Founded in 1970, ATA Enterprises is a family-owned Manhattan rental management firm specializing in no-fee apartments. It emphasizes attentive, hands-on service while maintaining classic prewar buildings with modern comforts, backed by decades of local experience.
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