52 E 81ST Street, New York City, NY 10028

• 8 beds |
• 6 baths |
• 5,776 sqft

Property Description

Beautiful 20-foot-wide townhome nestled between Madison and Park Avenues. 52 East 81st Street is a five-story neoclassical residence built in 1915 with two distinct private outdoor spaces. There is a rare opportunity presented here to completely transform this property into your dream home or to keep it as a multi-family property that generates income. The home is currently configured as three units, consisting of two duplex units and a single-level unit. The property will be delivered fully vacant, with no tenants in place, providing the new owner with complete flexibility from day one. An enchanting, landscaped south-facing garden is located just off the formal dining room on the first level, while a charming terrace is perched on the third level. Situated just two blocks from Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with countless top dining and shopping options nearby, this appealing location is right in the heart of the Upper East Side. A once-in-a-generation opportunity awaits.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

September 25, 2026

Data Last Updated:

October 7, 2026 at 12:19PM

Listing Office:

Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC : (212) 906-9234

Listing Agent:

Matthew D Hughes : (212) 906-9351

MLS ID:

RLS20117494

Interior

• General: Smoke Free
• Appliances: Washer Dryer Allowed
• Laundry: Building OtherWasher HookupIn Unit
• Basement: Other
• A/C: Other

Exterior

• General: GardenPrivate Outdoor Space Under 60 Sqft
• Style: Walk-Up
• Pool: Building None

Construction

• General: 5

Location

• Originating MLS: RLS_REBNY
• County: New York

Lot

• Zoning: 1492-0042
• View: OtherView

Financial

• Source: RLS_REBNY