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215 East 81st Street
215 East 81st Street
215 East 81st Street
215 East 81st Street
215 East 81st Street
215 East 81st Street
Last updated on Aug 5, 2026

The Duplex Condos,
215 East 81st Street

The Duplex Condos is a post-war boutique condominium in Yorkville with 47 units and 8 stories, featuring amenities like a part-time doorman and common outdoor space. Located at 215 East 81st Street, the building is close to public transportation and was completed in 1974.

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Overview of The Duplex Condos at 215 East 81st Street

The Duplex Condos is an eight story, 47 residence condominium at 215 East 81st Street in Yorkville, completed in 1974. Its defining feature is a collection of duplex one bedroom homes, many arranged with living space on the lower level and sleeping quarters above.

The two level plans often pair high ceilings and open living areas with internal staircases, while private balconies, Juliet balconies and terraces recur among the residences. Double pane noise reducing windows, individual heating and cooling systems and open kitchens are also common.

Building services include a full time doorman, concierge, live-in superintendent, mail room and central laundry, joined by a fitness center and residents’ lounge. A landscaped garden and common outdoor entertainment space extend the amenity program, and pets are permitted.

The mid-block address sits on East 81st Street between Second and Third avenues, on a tree lined Yorkville block with Central Park and Museum Mile to the west. The Q train stops at 86th Street and Second Avenue, while the 4, 5 and 6 trains stop at 86th Street and Lexington Avenue.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Condo
Year Built
1974
Apartments
Floors
8
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Garden
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Mail Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
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  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.26 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at Lexington Ave 0.28 miles

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "boutique" condo conversion offers "top-of-the-line" duplex residences with an "impressive" amenity roster including doorman, concierge, and live-in manager. The "well-appointed" building boasts a "tranquil" landscaped garden, designer lobby, and resident lounge, making it a "full-service" haven for discerning buyers seeking "immediate occupancy."

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