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| Building name | The Salem House |
| Primary address | The Salem House - 520 East 81st Street |
| Secondary address | 520-526 E 81st St |
| Neighborhood | Yorkville |
| Zip code | 10028 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01577-7501 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 12,771 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Special Condominium Billing Lot (R0)
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| Building sqft | 111,177 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 14 |
| Year built | 1964 |
| Frontage(s) | East 81 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | East End Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 2 |
| Community district | 8 |
| Closest police station | 0.85 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.49 Miles |
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The Salem House at 520 East 81st Street is a mid-century residential building in leafy Yorkville, less than one block from the East River. The International-styled red brick 12-story tower was raised in 1963 with clean lines, uninterrupted by balconies. Originally constructed for rental apartment use, the property has since converted to condominiums, currently totaling 163 units.
The Salem House is graced by a landscaped roof deck, with long views in a neighborhood where residents have successfully staved off the invasion of high-rise development. The property also provides doorman and concierge services. The new Second Avenue subway is conveniently close to 520 East 81st Street and the 4, 5 and 6 lines are also in range. The Salem House is pet-friendly, and John Jay Park and Carl Schurz Park are nearby, with the East River Promenade an easy walk from the front steps.
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The Salem House - 520 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 was built in 1964 and has a total of 111,177 square feet.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 163 residential unit(s) and 1 commercial spaces.
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 6 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | 2nd Ave & Bet 83rd & 84th St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | Q | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.375 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | E 80 St/East End Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | M79 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.067 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor | 9 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 644 | 0.18 |
| P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor | 9 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 644 | 0.18 |
| The Brearley School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 748 | 0.15 |
| Brearley School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 748 | 0.15 |
| The Caedmon School | NR | No | Private | PK-5 | 227 | 0.16 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner | 8 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 1,019 | 0.50 |
| The Brearley School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 748 | 0.15 |
| Brearley School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 748 | 0.15 |
| St. Stephen of Hungary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 365 | 0.17 |
| YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL | 9 | No | Public | 6-8 | 256 | 0.18 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| The Brearley School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 748 | 0.15 |
| Brearley School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 748 | 0.15 |
| The Chaplin School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 802 | 0.18 |
| The Chapin School Ltd | NR | No | Private | TK-12 | 793 | 0.18 |
| Lycee Francais De New York | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,364 | 0.27 |
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Here are the neighbors for The Salem House - The Salem House - 520 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 519 E 81st St, New York | 8,320 | 06/15/1989 | |
| 512 E 81st St, New York | 9,630 | 09/22/2016 | $7,314,907 |
| 518 E 81st St, New York | 9,630 | 01/06/2011 | $4,100,000 |
| 514 E 81st St, New York | 9,630 | 03/25/2025 | $3,200,000 |
| 30 E End Ave, New York | 109,723 | 01/29/2020 | $67,000,000 |
| 507 E 80th St, New York | 18,290 | ||
| 513 E 81st St, New York | 8,320 | 12/22/1992 | |
| 1540 York Ave, New York | 309,204 | ||
| 525 E 81st St, New York | 24,960 | 09/08/2017 | $16,800,000 |
| 517 E 81st St, New York | 8,320 | 07/28/2011 | |
| 504 E 81st St, New York | 38,520 | 01/09/1973 | |
| 511 E 80th St, New York | 166,686 | 11/16/2006 | |
| 1520 York Ave, New York | 281,902 | 02/04/1969 | |
| 507 E 81st St, New York | 16,640 | 03/14/2001 | |
| 515 E 81st St, New York | 8,320 | ||
| 1530 York Ave, New York | 30,113 | 06/29/2023 | $10,400,000 |
| 525 E 80th St, New York | 152,729 | ||
| 511 E 81st St, New York | 8,320 | 12/19/2022 | |
| 516 E 81st St, New York | 9,460 | 03/17/2008 | $5,200,000 |
