Exceptionally spacious for its category, this alcove studio at The Salem House offers a refined balance of scale, light, and functionality. An expansive living area flows seamlessly into a well-defined sleeping alcove, easily accommodating a queen-sized bed while maintaining an open, airy feel.
Oversized windows invite natural light throughout, complementing the rich wood flooring and thoughtfully designed layout. The residence features a separate, fully equipped kitchen, three generous closets, and a dedicated dressing area, delivering both elegance and practicality.
The Salem House is a full-service condominium offering a 24-hour doorman, on-site laundry, and a beautifully appointed roof deck with sweeping city and East River views. Ideally positioned in the heart of the Upper East Side, moments from Gracie Mansion, Carl Schurz Park, and the East River Promenade.
In contract
$525,000
520 E 81st St APT 4D, New York, NY 10028
0beds
500sqft
Condominium
Built in 1964
-- sqft lot
$515,900 Zestimate®
$1,050/sqft
$808/mo HOA
What's special
Dedicated dressing areaRich wood flooringThree generous closetsWell-defined sleeping alcoveThoughtfully designed layoutSeparate fully equipped kitchen
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Douglas Elliman 646-715-4775,
Wesley Stanton,
Beka Baduashvili
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1822479
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bike Room
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 500
- Total interior livable area: 500 sqft
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Details
- Parcel number: 015771042
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Roof: Roof Rights
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Doorman, Full Time Doorman
- Security: Doorman, Full-Time Doorman
- Subdivision: Yorkville
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Maintenance
- HOA fee: $808 monthly
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,050/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $203,308
- Annual tax amount: $9,708
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
Estimated market value
$515,900
$490,000 - $542,000
$3,476/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/19/2026 | Contingent | $525,000$1,050/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000+210.7%$1,050/sqft |
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| 6/17/2019 | Listing removed | $2,300$5/sqft |
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| 6/14/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,300+2.2%$5/sqft |
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| 6/9/2015 | Listing removed | $2,250$5/sqft |
Source: Compass Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,250$5/sqft |
Source: YGNY Realty Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2000 | Sold | $169,000$338/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,751 +4.7% | $91,488 +15.2% |
| 2024 | $9,316 +2.6% | $79,418 -5% |
| 2023 | $9,083 | $83,615 +17.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $71,318 +3.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $69,109 -11.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $78,078 +5% |
| 2019 | $7,840 +4.5% | $74,390 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $7,501 +6.4% | $71,725 +14.8% |
| 2017 | $7,053 +2.4% | $62,477 +1.1% |
| 2016 | $6,890 | $61,776 +7% |
| 2015 | $6,890 +90.5% | $57,715 +8.9% |
| 2014 | $3,616 | $53,007 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $49,992 +2.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $48,733 -2.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $50,073 +5.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $47,419 +9.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $43,386 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10P.S. 158 Baylard TaylorGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Jhs 167 Robert F WagnerGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Eleanor Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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