Available Early September -- Apartment 7D is a charming and spacious light-filled studio with high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Located in a well-maintained Elevator building with a live-in super and central laundry room on a quiet tree-lined street on the Upper East Side, this apartment has a very functional layout and great closet space. Note: no Juliette balcony in this unit, regular two windows.
Nestled on a tree-lined street in UES, 228 E 81st Street is a well-maintained building with a live-in super and a clean + central laundry room. Located a few short blocks from New York Sports Club and within close proximity to Whole Foods as well as an abundance of restaurants and nightlife hot spots. Transportation is extremely convenient as the Q and 6 trains are located just a few blocks away.
Local Attractions:
H&H Bagels
Central Park
Fairway
Whole Foods
Insomnia Cookies
Soul Cycle
Transportation:
Q Trains @ 86th St (3 mins)
4, 5, 6 Trains @ 77th St (5 mins) and 86th St (7 mins)
There is a $350 annual pet fee and $20 non refundable application fee.
Apartment for rent
$3,195/moFees may apply
228 E 81st St, APT 7D, New York, NY 10028
Studio
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Apartment
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air
Central
What's special
High ceilingsWell-maintained buildingQuiet tree-lined streetHardwood floors throughoutWell-maintained elevator buildingGreat closet spaceVery functional layout
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Features
- Elevator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Laundry
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,195+18.6% |
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| 7/11/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/10/2024 | Price change | $2,695-3.6% |
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| 6/27/2024 | Price change | $2,795-3.5% |
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| 6/4/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,895+78.2% |
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| 4/16/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/15/2021 | Price change | $1,625-4.4% |
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| 3/5/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,700-29% |
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| 9/16/2019 | Listing removed | $2,395 |
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| 9/16/2019 | Price change | $2,395-4% |
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| 8/14/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,495+16% |
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| 7/29/2016 | Listing removed | $2,150+10.3% |
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| 7/14/2014 | Listing removed | $1,950 |
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| 6/19/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,950+4% |
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| 3/20/2013 | Listing removed | $1,875 |
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| 1/31/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,875 |
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Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Ps 290 Manhattan New SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Jhs 167 Robert F WagnerGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Eleanor Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi







