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8 East 81st Street
no fee rental in Carnegie Hill, Listed on Jan 24, 2025 (63 days on market)
8 East 81st Street
$18,875,000
| 8 beds, 6.5 baths
no fee rental in Carnegie Hill, Listed on Jan 24, 2025 (63 days on market)
8 East 81st Street is an exceptionally fine five story, elevatored townhouse located off Fifth Avenue. This grand eight-bedroom, six and one-half bathroom home exudes a timeless grace with soaring 12-foot ceilings and meticulously preserved and restored original details. Natural light pours into the residence with exposures to the north, south, and east, enhancing the beauty of its hardwood floors and sophisticated finishes.
Elegantly entertain guests in the formal dining room, framed by period charm and a wood burning fireplace. Step outside to your private garden, a peaceful retreat optimal for both quiet reflection and hosting friendly gatherings.
The parlor floor is the heart of the home with a generously proportioned living room with wood burning fireplace, a cozy yet grand, paneled library, also with wood burning fireplace, and an adjoining sitting room providing the perfect settings for receptions, relaxation, work, or study.
Currently there are eight bedrooms on the three upper floors, with two wood burning fireplaces on the fifth floor. Each of the bedrooms has a minimum of 10’ ceilings and wonderful light. This extraordinary townhouse blends the allure of solid pre-war craftsmanship with the conveniences of modern city living, creating an inviting home that caters to a warm and sophisticated lifestyle.
Elegantly entertain guests in the formal dining room, framed by period charm and a wood burning fireplace. Step outside to your private garden, a peaceful retreat optimal for both quiet reflection and hosting friendly gatherings.
The parlor floor is the heart of the home with a generously proportioned living room with wood burning fireplace, a cozy yet grand, paneled library, also with wood burning fireplace, and an adjoining sitting room providing the perfect settings for receptions, relaxation, work, or study.
Currently there are eight bedrooms on the three upper floors, with two wood burning fireplaces on the fifth floor. Each of the bedrooms has a minimum of 10’ ceilings and wonderful light. This extraordinary townhouse blends the allure of solid pre-war craftsmanship with the conveniences of modern city living, creating an inviting home that caters to a warm and sophisticated lifestyle.
Highlights
- Elegant Design: Featuring soaring 12-foot ceilings and meticulously preserved original details, the home exudes timeless grace and sophistication.
- Multiple Fireplaces: Enjoy the warmth and charm of three wood-burning fireplaces, enhancing the cozy ambiance throughout the living areas.
- Expansive Living Space: This grand townhouse boasts eight bedrooms and six and one-half bathrooms, providing ample room for luxurious living and entertaining.
- Private Garden Retreat: Step outside to a serene private garden, perfect for quiet reflection or hosting gatherings in a tranquil setting.
- Natural Light Abundance: With exposures to the north, south, and east, natural light floods the residence, highlighting the beauty of hardwood floors and finishes.
- Pre-War Craftsmanship: This exceptional townhouse blends solid pre-war craftsmanship with modern conveniences, creating an inviting and sophisticated home.
Key Features
- Fireplace
- High Ceilings
- Outdoor Space
- Light & Bright
- Pre-war
- Rental
Monthly Taxes, Common Charges & Estimated Mortgage
Real Estate Taxes
$12,715
Total RE Taxes and CC
$12,715
Estimated Mortgage
$97,437
Note: the above is only an estimate and is based on a down payment
of 20% ($3,775,000) and a 30 year fixed mortgage at 6.7%.
Total Estimated
Monthly Cost
Monthly Cost
$110,152
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Listing History
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Jan 24, 2025
Listed for $18,875,000 by Leighton Candler, The Corcoran Group
About 8 East 81st Street
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