125 E 81ST Street
$36,000/mo
MLS# RLS20102883 · Upper East Side
Originally listed at $38,000/mo. Price last reduced on November 3, 2026.
Listed July 10, 2026 · 125 days on the market
Available now
4 Beds 4 Baths
About This Property
Disclaimer: Photos are virtually staged.Located in a prime Upper East Side location, this newly upgraded and expansive 4-bedroom, 4-bath townhouse with a private garden offers an exceptional blend of space, style, and sophistication-while thoughtfully preserving its original charm and detail.The entire top floor is devoted to a serene primary suite, complete with a spacious den/dressing area-perfect for creating your own private retreat. Each additional bedroom is generously proportioned, with two featuring en suite bathrooms, offering both comfort and privacy.At the heart of the home is a chef-inspired kitchen, designed with abundant counter space, sleek stainless steel appliances, and a separate laundry room for added convenience. Just off the kitchen, a sunlit living space with a decorative fireplace invites effortless entertaining and relaxation. The basement level provides ample storage to meet every practical need.Outside your door, enjoy the very best of the Upper East Side lifestyle. Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Butterfield Market, and a wide array of shops and dining options are all just moments away. Convenient access to transportation makes commuting seamless.Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional townhouse in one of Manhattan's most coveted neighborhoods.Upfront Fees:-First Month's rent-Security deposit: Equal to one month's rent-one time pet fee: $250-Gas, electricity, and internet
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
The private garden at 125 East 81st Street is the outdoor space that sets this 1899 townhouse apart. A private garden is a meaningful amenity in Manhattan, and it sits alongside three floors of living space.
The entire top floor is the primary suite, with a den or dressing area beside the bedroom. That gives the primary bedroom a separate feel from the rest of the house. Two of the other bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, which adds privacy across the four-bedroom, four-bath layout.
The kitchen has plenty of counter space and stainless steel appliances, and it sits just off the living room with its decorative fireplace, so cooking and entertaining share the same floor. A washer and dryer are in the unit, and there's also a separate laundry room, so laundry stays inside the house.
The basement gives you ample storage, which matters in a house this size. Pets are allowed, the home is smoke-free, and it's listed as a green building.
Central Park is about 7 minutes away on foot, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art is about 9 minutes away. The 86 St station on the 4, 5 and 6 lines is about 6 minutes away, and the Q also stops there, about 9 minutes away. Gristedes is about 3 minutes away for everyday errands.
Quick answers+
Does the home have in-unit laundry?
Yes. It has a washer and dryer in the unit, and there is also a separate laundry room.
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes. The townhouse has a private garden.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Pets are allowed, and the home is smoke-free.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Smoke-free
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Decorative fireplace
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Green building
About the Building
125 E 81ST Street is a 3-story one-family dwelling in Upper East Side, completed in 1899 and home to 1 residential units.
The closest subway is 77 St (6), about a 6-minute walk. Central Park is roughly 7 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
- Year Built
- 1899
- Stories
- 3
- Units
- 1
- Building Type
- One-Family Dwelling
Location & Nearby
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125 E 81ST Street
Subway
- 677 StAbout 6 min walk
- 45686 StAbout 6 min walk
- Q86 StAbout 9 min walk · Accessible
Parks
- Central ParkAbout 7 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 6 Lillie D. BlakeAbout 4 min walk
- P.S. 290 Manhattan New SchoolAbout 8 min walk
- Yorkville Community SchoolAbout 15 min walk
Middle schools
- J.H.S. 167 Robert F. WagnerAbout 9 min walk
- Yorkville East Middle SchoolAbout 15 min walk
High schools
- Eleanor Roosevelt High SchoolAbout 13 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Marymount Manhattan CollegeAbout 14 min walk
- New York School of Interior DesignAbout 16 min walk
- Hunter College (CUNY)About 17 min walk
- Weill Cornell MedicineAbout 22 min walk
Museums
- The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbout 9 min walk
- Whitney Museum of American ArtAbout 10 min walk
- Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumAbout 12 min walk
- National Academy of DesignAbout 13 min walk
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
The Neighborhood
About Upper East Side
Manhattan's gold standard for luxury living with iconic architecture, Central Park, and Museum Mile.
Walkability
9/10
Public transit
9/10
Schools
10/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
9/10
Schools in Upper East Side
Many of NYC's most selective schools sit here, with a concentration of elite K-12 private schools, strong public feeders like PS 6 and PS 290, and easy access to top selective high schools.
Private schools in the area include The Dalton School, The Brearley School, The Chapin School, The Spence School, Nightingale-Bamford School, The Browning School.
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