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520 E 81st St Apt 3G, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10028
- Bedrooms
- Studio
- Size
- —
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1964: Building details
About this home
Condo for rent in Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan: studio, 1 bathroom. Rent $3,600/mo. Built in 1964.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
NOT YOUR AVERAGE NYC STUDIO. AND THAT'S AN UNDERSTATEMENT. Still paying Manhattan prices to sleep three feet from your kitchen? We need to talk. Welcome to Residence 3G at Salem House, a spacious alcove studio in the heart of the Upper East Side. Let's get one thing straight: not all studios are created equal. Forget cramped layouts and sacrificing your living room just to fit a bed. Here, you get a generously sized living area, oversized windows bringing in beautiful natural light, hardwood parquet floors, and a dedicated sleeping alcove that comfortably accommodates a queen-size bed. Your sleeping space stays your sleeping space. Your living room stays your living room. Revolutionary, right? The separate kitchen features stainless steel appliances a dishwasher and a microwave, while generous closet space and a full bathroom with a bathtub complete the apartment. THE BUILDING * Full-time doorman * Rooftop terrace * Elevator * On-site laundry THE NEIGHBORHOOD Upper East Side. Yorkville. Enjoy neighborhood cafes, restaurants, shopping, supermarkets, convenient transportation, and easy access to Carl Schurz Park. THE BOTTOM LINE? You could settle for another cramped Manhattan studio. Or you could have space, light, comfort, and a dedicated sleeping alcove. Same city. Different standard. $3,600/month. Available for immediate application. Occupancy is subject to completion of the condominium review process and issuance of the waiver of the right of first refusal. Board review typically takes 2-4 weeks, with an option to expedite the review for an additional $250 fee. Fees: $20 per applicant/guarantor for the initial owner application credit check. Once owner approved, board application fees are due upon submission of the board package: - Processing Fee (non-refundable): $600 - Consumer Report Fee (non-refundable): $100 per applicant - Criminal Background Check Fee (non-refundable): $200 per applicant - Move-In Fee (non-refundable): $350 - Move-In Deposit (refundable): $500 Schedule your private showing today.
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 63/100 · Fairly complete
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- Full points: 11 photos15/15
- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
Details11/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
- No points: No size0/2
- No points: No move-in date0/2
- No points: No lease length0/1
- No points: No pet policy0/1
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 311 words3/3
True cost15/15
- Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1964, 163 homes)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
Legal0/10
- Problem: Wording that fair-housing law does not allow0/6
- No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
Trust0/15
- No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
- No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5
Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.
Fees and terms
First month $3,600, a one-month deposit $3,600 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.
Location
- NeighborhoodUpper East Side-YorkvilleHousing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10028Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for rent in 10028103 homes for rent
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- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- 86 StN Q11 min walk
- East 90th St (NYC Ferry)Astoria Rockaway-Soundview13 min walk
- 72 StN Q14 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 2
- P.S. 158 Bayard Taylorelementary, grades PK-5280 m
- Yorkville East Middle Schoolmiddle, grades 6-8290 m
- Eleanor Roosevelt High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12490 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
163 units · 14 floors · built 1964 · 2 more homes listed here
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)520 East 81 Street · BBL 1-01577-7501 · built 1964 · 163 units
- Building type
- Condominium
- Open HPD violations
- 6 (A 3 · B 3 · C 0)
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- Had 8 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations. Condo records cover the whole building.
See the full building recordPublic NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).
Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.




























