112 East 81st Street
112 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028
BBL 1015090056 · BIN 1047536
- Year built
- 1958
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 2BR median, 2023–2026
- $1.8M
- 10 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $800K – $2.9M
- Listing discount
- 5.2%
- Recorded transfers
- 89
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112 East 81st Street — the same corner cooperative addressed as 120 East 81st Street — is a 1958 full-service co-op at the crossroads of East 81st Street and Lexington Avenue, in the heart of Carnegie Hill. The late-1950s vintage places it at the leading edge of the post-war elevator-building wave that filled the Upper East Side's residential cross streets after the war: buildings designed for efficient, light-filled living rather than ornamental drama, and prized today for exactly that combination of practicality and prime location.
The location is the asset. The building sits a short walk from the Metropolitan Museum, the Madison Avenue retail spine, and Central Park to the west, with the Lexington Avenue subway close by — the 6 at 77th Street and the 4/5/6 express at 86th Street. Museum Mile anchors the district. The building is a post-war elevator co-op, a different product from the avenue's pre-war landmarks; compare an apartment against recent sales of similar size, floor and condition rather than assuming a price gap.
What sets this building apart for buyers is the package of amenities. It runs as a true full-service co-op — doorman, live-in super, gym, on-site garage, laundry, bike room, and storage — while permitting pets, with maintenance that folds in basic utilities and cable. Confirm any flip tax and the board's financing and subletting requirements in the governing documents. That combination of post-war convenience and on-site parking is unusual at a Carnegie Hill address.
Architecture and unit composition
At 16 stories and roughly 98 to 101 apartments, 112 East 81st averages a generous footprint per unit — a figure that points to comfortable post-war layouts rather than the compact configurations of later white-brick towers. The building is known for center-gallery floor plans that organize scale and light around a formal entry gallery, with formal dining rooms and well-proportioned living areas. A number of homes have private terraces, abundant closet space, and the modern convenience of in-unit washer/dryers; renovation condition varies apartment to apartment.
The corner siting at 81st and Lexington gives many lines cross-light and open exposures, and higher floors gain open sky with skyline glimpses on favorable lines. Select homes carry rear or terrace exposures that trade the avenue energy for quiet. Exposures vary by line and altitude.
Building operations
112 East 81st Street operates as a full-service post-war cooperative with a full-time doorman, a live-in superintendent, a fitness room, on-site garage parking, central laundry, a bike room, and private storage. Maintenance includes basic utilities and cable. As a 1958 building, the capital cycle centers on facade and Local Law 11 work, elevator modernization, roof, and mechanical systems — items prospective buyers should review through recent financial statements and board minutes.
The board's posture is comparatively open: pets are permitted, and there is no flip tax — a meaningful difference at resale relative to the many Carnegie Hill co-ops that charge a transfer fee. Renovation scope follows the proprietary lease and house rules.
Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $698 per room a monthMedian of 14 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $1.98 per square foot a monthMedian of 3 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
Maintenance as recorded with each sale. A co-op's maintenance already covers the building's real estate taxes and the building's own mortgage, if it has one; add your own loan payment for the monthly outlay. A summary of recorded sales, not a current bill; charges change.
Building staffing and amenities
- Doorman
- Full-time doormanSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Live-in superintendent
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Fitness room, garage, bike storage, storage, laundry roomSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
Staffing and amenities as our building profile and recent listing records describe them. A feature not listed is not confirmed absent. Outdoor space, parking and some facilities can belong to particular apartments or to a separate owner; confirm access for the specific apartment.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $31,620/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $26
- Modeled exposure split equally across 101 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; co-op shareholders are typically charged by share allocation.
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
See full Local Law 97 analysis — emissions history, scenarios, methodology →Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the inspector (QEWI) identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair, with repairs due by the deadline stated in the filing. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
How to read this, and where it comes from
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who meets DOB’s FISP qualifications and signs the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent).
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Recent sales
Recent transfers at this building, from The Roebling Research Library. Prices are the transfer amounts recorded with the NYC Department of Finance; apartment-level detail is checked against the building’s own file in The Roebling Research Library before publishing.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | 12A | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,750,000 | -12.5% | |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 10A | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,400 sf | $1,905,500 | $1,361/sf | +3.0% |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 8A | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,610,000 | -2.4% | |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 9A | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,750,000 | +0.0% | |
| May 23, 2025 | 3E | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,850,000 | -15.7% | |
| May 8, 2025 | 9C | 3 BR · 3 BA · 1,900 sf | $2,795,000 | $1,471/sf | -30.1% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 11G | 2 BR · 2 BA | $1,750,000 | +20.8% | |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 16C | 2 BR · 2.5 BA | $1,900,000 | -17.4% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,318/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. Floor-adjusted means each sale is restated to a constant mix of floors, so the figure can differ from the plain median of the sales listed above. Median listing discount 3.8% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
Other recent transfers
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2017 | 10A | $1,850,000 |
| Nov 11, 2005 | 14F | $2,155,000 |
| Nov 10, 2005 | 14E | $995,000 |
| Nov 14, 2003 | 14H | $2,150,000 |
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-01509-0056). Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified in The Roebling Research Library. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
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At the recent median sale of $1.8M (8 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $32,550 to close, or 1.8% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $18,000
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $14,550
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest.
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What to know if you’re buying
The amenity package and rules are the differentiators. A full-service co-op with an on-site garage, gym, pet-friendly board, and no flip tax is an uncommon combination at this address.
The corner location is the everyday story. The Met, Central Park, Madison retail, and the 4/5/6 line are all within an easy walk.
Post-war efficiency at a Carnegie Hill address. Center-gallery layouts and full-service convenience in a post-war building; compare price per apartment against nearby pre-war landmarks using recent sales, not building vintage.
Review the capital plan. A 1958 building's facade and mechanical cycle is the key diligence item — read recent financials and minutes.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with service, parking, and no flip tax. The full-service operation, on-site garage, and the absence of a transfer fee are headline selling points.
Price at the apartment level. Floor, exposure, terrace, and renovation condition drive value across the building's mixed inventory.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. Plan on roughly 6–10 weeks from contract to closing, subject to board package and approval pacing.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 112 East 81st Street, also evaluate:
- 111 East 85th Street — Philip Birnbaum's 1971 Carnegie Hill co-op
- 64 East 86th Street — full-service building on the 86th Street corridor
- 1250 Third Avenue — post-war Upper East Side full-service building
- 201 East 80th Street — nearby condominium in a converted 1926 warehouse
- 1100 Park Avenue — pre-war Carnegie Hill Park Avenue co-op
More Upper East Side buildings
- 111 East 75th Street — 1925 co-op by Schwartz & Gross
- The Savoy (111 East 85th Street) — 1971 co-op by Philip Birnbaum & Associates
- 112 East 74th Street — 1917 co-op by Robert T. Lyons
- 112 East 83rd Street — 1929 co-op
- 114 East 66th Street — 1955 co-op
- 114 East 72nd Street — 1963 co-op
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Upper East Side — read The Roebling Team Guide to Upper East Side.
The full playbook — what goes in the package, how boards read your financials, the interview, and the timeline — plus sample cover, reference, and personal letters you can adapt.
How to read the facts on this page. Items attributed to an offering plan describe the building as it was offered at that filing — unit mix, square footage, the amenity program as planned. They are not a statement about how the building operates today. Tax and compliance figures are sourced separately to current City records and carry their own dates. House rules, staffing and fee policy can change by board resolution without any public filing: treat every policy line here as a starting point for diligence and confirm it with the managing agent. Where this page compares one building or neighborhood to another, that is our analysis of the recorded record — it names the measure, the period and the sample it rests on, and it is an observation about medians rather than a prediction about any particular apartment.
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