$16,900,000 $18,000,000
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8 East 81st Street

Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Madison Ave

15 Rooms8 Beds6.5 Baths6,682 Square FeetSingle Family

$16,900,000 $18,000,000
floors / apts5 / 1
Lot Size20'x102'
Built Size20'x60'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$152,580
Price Per SF
$2,529

Listing Features

  • Original Details

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Garden

Property Description for 8 East 81st Street

8 East 81st Street is an exceptionally fine five story, elevatored townhouse located off Fifth Avenue. This grand eight-bedroom, six and one-half bathroom home exudes a timeless grace with soaring 12-foot ceilings and meticulously preserved and restored original details. Natural light pours into the residence with exposures to the north, south, and east, enhancing the beauty of its hardwood floors and sophisticated finishes. Elegantly entertain guests in the formal dining room, framed by period charm and a wood burning fireplace. Step outside to your private garden, a peaceful retreat optimal for both quiet reflection and hosting friendly gatherings.

The parlor floor is the heart of the home with a generously proportioned living room with wood burning fireplace, a cozy yet grand, paneled library, also with wood burning fireplace, and an adjoining sitting room providing the perfect settings for receptions, relaxation, work, or study. Currently there are eight bedrooms on the three upper floors, with two wood burning fireplaces on the fifth floor. Each of the bedrooms has a minimum of 10" ceilings and wonderful light. This extraordinary townhouse blends the allure of solid pre-war craftsmanship with the conveniences of modern city living, creating an inviting home that caters to a warm and sophisticated lifestyle.

Listing History for 8 East 81st Street

Now
10/02/2026
$16,900,000 [-$1,100,000] [6.1%]
Price Drop by Leighton C. Candler
Corcoran
2026

Building Details for 8 East 81st Street

OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1899
Floors/Apts5/1
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

77 St
0.33 miles
86 St
0.37 miles

Citi Bike

Madison Ave & E 82 St
0.09 miles
5 Ave & E 78 St
0.15 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Licensed As
Leighton C Candler
Associate Broker
License#:
10301223229
Company:
Corcoran
Licensed As
Jennifer A Reardon
Associate Broker
License#:
10301223216
Company:
Corcoran
Licensed As
Rachel Brandeis
Salesperson
License#:
10401369604
Company:
Corcoran
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OLR ID: 98970TH