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For rentCondoNewScore 63

Studio condo for rent in Upper East Side-Yorkville

520 E 81st St Apt 3G, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10028

$3,600/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
Studio
Size
—
Available
Now

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.comShow

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

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • 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

Estimated cash to move in$7,220

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

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

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

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

Roofy building score 98/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
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 record

Public 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.