The Salem House, 520 East 81st Street

Doorman Condo in Yorkville

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The Salem House,
520 East 81st Street

Doorman Condo located in Yorkville, between York Avenue & East End Avenue Map

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$75 Avg. price/ft² Apts. For Rent

$1,080 Avg. price/ft² Recent Sales
(past 12 months)

Apartments For Sale (1)
For Rent (2)
Recent Sales (19)
All Units in Building (163)

Apt. 2D
(6 Photos)

Studio

1 bath

465 ft²

$1,183

$550,000 -2.7% in contract

Jul 30, 2023

600 days

in contract

#2D: $550,000 (-2.7%) - Studio

Apt. 3C
(4 Photos)

1 bed

1 bath

775 ft²

$71

$4,600

Mar 19, 2025

2 days

Apt. 5A
(8 Photos)

1 bed

1 bath

520 ft²

$78

$3,400 +9.7%

Dec 3, 2024

108 days

#3C: $4,600 - 1 bed

#5A: $3,400 (+9.7%) - 1 bed

#3C: $4,600 - 1 bed

#5A: $3,400 (+9.7%) - 1 bed

Apt. 8J

Studio

1 bath

465 ft²

$570,000 -4%

$1,226

$595,000

Dec 23, 2024

Apt. 5A

Studio

1 bath

468 ft²

$550,000

$1,175

$550,000

Nov 26, 2024

Apt. 2N

Studio

1 bath

$369,000

Oct 30, 2024

Apt. 2C

1 bed

1 bath

725 ft²

$638,500 -2%

$881

$679,000

Sep 12, 2024

Apt. 8E

Studio

1 bath

500 ft²

$520,000 -5%

$1,040

$549,000

Apr 30, 2024

Apt. 2D

Studio

1 bath

465 ft²

$540,000 -2%

$1,161

$565,000

Feb 21, 2024

Apt. PHA

2 beds

2 baths

1,041 ft²

$1,420,000 -21%

$1,364

$1,799,000

May 30, 2023

Apt. 2K

Studio

1 bath

468 ft²

$495,000

$1,058

May 19, 2023

Apt. 1F

Studio

1 bath

415 ft²

$420,000

$1,012

$410,000

Dec 16, 2022

Apt. 4J

Studio

1 bath

465 ft²

$460,000 +2%

$989

$450,000

Dec 15, 2022

Apt. 8J

Studio

1 bath

465 ft²

$545,000 +4%

$1,172

$525,000

Jul 27, 2022

Apt. 11D

1 bed

1 bath

$560,000 +1%

$550,000

Apr 11, 2022

Apt. 11A

Studio

1 bath

468 ft²

$400,000

$855

Dec 22, 2021

Apt. 10A

Studio

1 bath

468 ft²

$515,000 -2%

$1,100

$527,000

Sep 30, 2021

Apt. 7N

Studio

1 bath

420 ft²

$510,000 -4%

$1,214

$535,000

Jul 14, 2021

Apt. 3N

Studio

1 bath

412 ft²

$473,000 -2%

$1,148

$483,000

Jul 2, 2021

Apt. 9B

Studio

1 bath

465 ft²

$473,500 -3%

$1,018

$490,000

May 27, 2021

Apt. 9N

Studio

1 bath

412 ft²

$468,000 -2%

$1,136

$478,000

May 27, 2021

Apt. 8B

2 beds

2 baths

1,190 ft²

$1,475,000

$1,240

Apr 8, 2021

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Overview of The Salem House at 520 East 81st Street

The Salem House is a 12-story, 163-unit condominium featuring a lovely common roof deck, a live-in superintendent, an on-site garage, and a central laundry room. Pets are welcome, and the dog runs at Carl Schurz Park are a short walk away. Its address at 520 East 81st Street also puts it close to Gracie Mansion, the East River Promenade, Central Park, and the 4/5/6 and Q trains.

Year Built

1964

Converted: 1980

Apartments

163

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Yorkville (Manhattan)

Min Down

10%

163Apartments

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Amenities

FT Doorman
Full Service Garage
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

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Nearby Schools

YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grades: 6,7,8,UG
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor
Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,UG
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Ps 290 Manhattan New School
Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5
Yorkville Community School
Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5

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The Brearley School
Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Brearley School
Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Badmon Pre-School
Grades: PK,KG
The Caedmon School
Grades: PK,TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5
St. Stephen of Hungary School
Grades: PK,TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

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Carter’s Review

"This attractive, red-brick, 12-story building was erected in 1964 and converted to a condominium in 1980. It has 163 apartments.

It is not far from Carl Schurz Park and the East River, several private schools and a south-bound entrance to the FDR Drive at 79th Street. There is good cross-town bus service on 79th Street, but the building is not close to the subways."
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Who's Carter?

Pros & Cons

Doorman
Concierge
Sidewalk landscaping
Canopied entrance
Not far from Carl Schurz Park
Convenient cross-town bus service

No garage
No health club
No balconies

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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Architecture

30+ remarkable

20-29 distinguished

11-19 average

< 11 below average
Location

27+ remarkable

18-26 distinguished

9-17 average

< 9 below average
Features

22+ remarkable

16-21 distinguished

9-15 average

< 9 below average
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This "well-managed" residential building east of York Avenue offers "budget-friendly" common charges and taxes, while providing "round-the-clock" doorman service. The "peaceful" residential block location and limited owner parking add to its appeal, though management response times can be "unhurried." A solid choice for those seeking doorman service without excessive fees.

The Salem House, 520 East 81st Street Floorplans

Currently for rent for $3,400

Apt 5A

1 bed, 1 bath, Approx. 500 ft²

Apt 2D

Studio, 1 bath, Approx. 465 ft²

Last sold for $540,000

on Feb 21, 2024

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Apt 4J

Studio, 1 bath, Approx. 465 ft²

Last sold for $460,000

on Dec 15, 2022

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Apt 11D

1 bed, 1 bath, Approx. ft²

Last sold for $560,000

on Apr 11, 2022

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Apt 7N

Studio, 1 bath, Approx. 420 ft²

Last sold for $510,000

on Jul 14, 2021

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Apt 9N

Studio, 1 bath, Approx. 412 ft²

Last sold for $468,000

on May 27, 2021

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Sales History

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Sales Summary

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Year

Avg Price / Ft² (Est) Median Price / Ft² (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price

Transactions

2025

2024

$1,097

$531,250

$1,161

$545,000

2023

$1,211

$957,500

$1,211

$957,500

2022

$1,058

$475,000

$1,012

$460,000

2021

$1,053

$583,350

$1,082

$481,250

2020

$1,217

$710,188

$1,049

$507,250

2019

$1,081

$644,500

$1,081

$644,500

2018

$1,318

$563,857

$1,323

$530,000

2017

$1,252

$646,250

$1,178

$610,000

2016

$1,177

$560,448

$1,183

$550,000

2015

$1,576

$824,250

$1,198

$528,500

2014

$1,035

$445,000

$1,035

$445,000

Year

Avg Price / Ft² (Est) Median Price / Ft² (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price

Transactions

2013

$867

$504,500

$866

$418,500

2012

$778

$345,000

$810

$340,000

2011

$803

$398,466

$833

$390,000

2010

$797

$448,571

$806

$375,000

2009

$806

$442,500

$863

$432,500

2008

$976

$489,800

$983

$460,000

2007

$982

$537,417

$957

$445,000

2006

$791

$489,425

$834

$507,125

2005

$1,037

$486,056

$929

$421,256

2004

$706

$369,499

$634

$325,000

2003

$736

$350,153

$534

$235,000

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Doorman Condo located in Yorkville, between York Avenue & East End Avenue Map

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