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48 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 - Property report

Also known as: 48 E 81st St

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Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1924

Lot sq. ft.

2,043

Sale price

$16,750,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
48 East 81st Street
ZIP code
10028
Neighborhood
Carnegie Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01492-0043

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Building
Property type
City Residence One Family (A4)
Building sq. ft.
6,200
Building dimensions
20 ft x 71 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
5
Year built
1924
Last altered
2003
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Expensive Mas
Basement
N
Sales
Sale date
10/29/2025
Sale price
$16,750,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$153,874
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 81 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Park Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 102.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,043

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
79 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.69 Miles
Closest fire station
0.28 Miles

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 48 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/29/2025 $16,750,000 XXXXXX X'XXX XXXX, XXX XX XXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/17/2025 - R
11/10/2025 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2025111300147001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/05/2025 - R
10/29/2025 - D		 Deed
(2025110301203001)		 XX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
09/16/2024 - R
08/19/2024 - D		 Agreement
(2024091300793001)		 XX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/25/2024 - R
04/17/2024 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2024042400841001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/13/2017 - R
11/28/2016 - D		 Agreement
(2017011000800001)		 XX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
12/13/2016 - R
11/28/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016120600501003)		 XX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
12/13/2016 - R
11/28/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016120600501001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXX XXX
12/13/2016 - R
10/28/2016 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2016120600501002)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
05/30/2013 - R
10/12/2012 - D		 Agreement
(2012111900945002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
05/30/2013 - R
10/12/2012 - D		 Mortgage
(2012111900945001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 48 East 81st Street, New York, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$153,874
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$16,592,000
Assessed value
$995,520

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $16,296,000 $977,760 $731,566 19.843% $145,165 $145,165 -1.20%
2024/25 $15,233,000 $913,980 $731,566 20.085% $146,935 $146,935 +0.75%
2023/24 $16,310,000 $978,600 $726,086 20.085% $145,834 $145,834 +4.83%
2022/23 $17,299,000 $1,037,940 $684,988 20.309% $139,114 $139,114 +7.84%
2021/22 $17,308,000 $1,038,480 $646,216 19.963% $129,004 $129,004 +0.55%
2020/21 $18,672,000 $1,120,320 $609,638 21.045% $128,298 $128,298 -0.58%
2019/20 $18,229,000 $1,093,740 $609,638 21.167% $129,042 $129,042 +1.95%
2018/19 $19,718,000 $1,183,080 $605,072 20.919% $126,575 $126,575 +8.78%
2017/18 $21,334,000 $1,280,040 $570,823 20.385% $116,362 $116,362 +8.09%
2016/17 $19,676,000 $1,180,560 $538,513 19.991% $107,654 $107,654 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 48 East 81st Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/14/2026 Alteration
02/18/2026 Alteration
01/30/2026 Alteration
04/09/2025 Alteration
12/08/2020 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
07/07/1997 B
07/07/1997 A
07/07/1997 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Manhattan median sale price

$1,260,000

5.4% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Lexington Ave & 77th St at NW Corner
Station lines
6
Distance (miles)
0.229
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 587 0.04
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 587 0.04
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.12
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.12
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK-12 299 0.12
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK-12 299 0.12
St Ignatius Loyola School NR No Private K-8 547 0.15
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner 8 Yes Public 6-8 1,019 0.39
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.12
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK-12 299 0.12
St Ignatius Loyola School NR No Private K-8 547 0.15
The Allen-Stevenson School NR No Private K-8 421 0.20
Marymount School of NY NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.20
P.S. 169 Robert F Kennedy NR No Public K-11 301 0.36
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.12
Rudolf Steiner School NR No Private PK-12 299 0.12
Loyola School NR No Private 9-12 208 0.14
Ramaz School NR No Private 9-12 0 0.14
Ramaz School NR No Private 9-12 384 0.16
P.S. 169 Robert F Kennedy NR No Public K-11 301 0.36

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Neighbors for 48 East 81st Street, New York, NY

24 E 81st St, New York 46 E 81st St, New York 42 E 81st St, New York 56 E 81st St, New York 65 E 80th St, New York 59 E 80th St, New York 34 E 81st St, New York 67 E 80th St, New York 61 E 80th St, New York 1070 Madison Ave, New York 44 E 81st St, New York 1063 Madison Ave, New York 22 E 81st St, New York 38 E 81st St, New York 52 E 81st St, New York 1065 Madison Ave, New York 930 Park Ave, New York 57 E 80th St, New York 54 E 81st St, New York 920 Park Ave, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for 48 East 81st Street, New York, NY

10021, New York City, NY 10022, New York City, NY 10023, New York City, NY 10025, New York City, NY 10026, New York City, NY 10029, New York City, NY 10044, New York City, NY 10065, New York City, NY 10075, New York City, NY 10103, New York City, NY 10128, New York City, NY 10152, New York City, NY 10154, New York City, NY 10162, New York City, NY 10171, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 11102, New York City, NY 11106, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 48 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028?

The development at 48 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 was built in 1924.

What is the total square footage of 48 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028?

48 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 has a total of 6,200 square feet.

When was 48 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 last sold and what was the sale price?

48 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 was last sold on 10/29/2025 for $16,750,000.

What is the assessed value of 48 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028?

48 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 is currently assessed at $995,520.

What are the property taxes for 48 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028?

The property taxes for 48 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 total $153,874.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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