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The Salem House, 520 East 81st Street
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520 East 81st Street

The Salem House,
520 East 81st Street

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

$78 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Rent
$1,097 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (1)
  • For Rent (1)
  • Recent Sales (19)
  • All Units in Building (163)
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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
12
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
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

Learn more about off-market listings at The Salem House!

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Nearby Schools

  1. YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Grades: 6,7,8,UG
  2. P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,UG
  3. Eleanor Roosevelt High School
    Grades: 9,10,11,12
  4. Ps 290 Manhattan New School
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5
  5. Yorkville Community School
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org
  1. The Brearley School
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
  2. Brearley School
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
  3. Badmon Pre-School
    Grades: PK,KG
  4. The Caedmon School
    Grades: PK,TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5
  5. St. Stephen of Hungary School
    Grades: PK,TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org

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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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

15
/44
Architecture
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/36
Location
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/39
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    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

Broker & Buyer Comments

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.
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The Salem House, 520 East 81st Street Floorplans

Apt 5A
1 bed, 1 bath, Approx. 500 ft2
Apt PHA
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. 1,041 ft2
Last sold for $1,420,000
on May 30, 2023
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Apt 1F
Studio, 1 bath, Approx. 415 ft2
Last sold for $420,000
on Dec 16, 2022
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Apt 10A
Studio, 1 bath, Approx. 468 ft2
Last sold for $515,000
on Sep 30, 2021
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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 2J
Studio, 1 bath, Approx. 465 ft2
Last sold for $430,000
on Jan 4, 2021
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Created with Highstock 5.0.0SalesPrice Per Sq. Ft.200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420250510152025$400$800$1,200$1,600$2,000$2,400
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2025
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0
2024
$1,097
$531,250
$1,161
$545,000
6
2023
$1,211
$957,500
$1,211
$957,500
2
2022
$1,058
$475,000
$1,012
$460,000
3
2021
$1,053
$583,350
$1,082
$481,250
10
2020
$1,217
$710,188
$1,049
$507,250
8
2019
$1,081
$644,500
$1,081
$644,500
2
2018
$1,318
$563,857
$1,323
$530,000
7
2017
$1,252
$646,250
$1,178
$610,000
4
2016
$1,177
$560,448
$1,183
$550,000
11
2015
$1,576
$824,250
$1,198
$528,500
4
2014
$1,035
$445,000
$1,035
$445,000
1
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2013
$867
$504,500
$866
$418,500
6
2012
$778
$345,000
$810
$340,000
3
2011
$803
$398,466
$833
$390,000
6
2010
$797
$448,571
$806
$375,000
7
2009
$806
$442,500
$863
$432,500
4
2008
$976
$489,800
$983
$460,000
5
2007
$982
$537,417
$957
$445,000
6
2006
$791
$489,425
$834
$507,125
5
2005
$1,037
$486,056
$929
$421,256
12
2004
$706
$369,499
$634
$325,000
19
2003
$736
$350,153
$534
$235,000
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