About this home

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.

Facts and features

Schools

• Ps 6 Lillie D Blake

  elementary · K-5 · 0.1 mi

  10

• Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner

  middle · 6-8 · 0.5 mi

  8

• The Clinton School

  middle · 6-12 · 3.3 mi

  7

• Rudolf Steiner School

  elementary · K-12 · 0.1 mi

• Rudolf Steiner School

  elementary · K-12 · 0.1 mi

• Marymount School of NY

  elementary · K-12 · 0.1 mi

Price history

• Oct 3, 2026 · Price Changed$16,900,000
• Oct 3, 2025 · Listed$18,000,000
• Jun 25, 2025 · Listing Removed—
• Jan 24, 2025 · Listed$18,875,000

Tax history

• 2026$169,363 tax · $1,088,580 assessed
• 2025$161,726 tax · $1,088,580 assessed
• 2024$152,572 tax · $1,091,160 assessed
• 2023$145,541 tax · $986,580 assessed
• 2022$135,365 tax · $1,046,400 assessed
• 2021$149,685 tax · $1,124,460 assessed
• 2020$142,032 tax · $1,280,700 assessed
• 2019$132,422 tax · $1,165,200 assessed

Home value

$13,073,718

• Quantarium$13,073,718
• Cotality$17,389,100
• Collateral Analytics$8,244,000

Where it is