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Studio condo for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville

520 E 81st St Apt 9B, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10028

$475,000
Asking price · in USD · Price history
Bedrooms
Studio
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for sale in ZIP 10028
Size
465 ft² (43.2 m²)
Type
Condo: Condos for sale in ZIP 10028
Available
Now
Year built
1960: Building details

About this home

Condo for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan: studio, 1 bathroom, 465 ft². Asking price $475,000. Built in 1960.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

SELLER IS MOTIVATED!...SO Welcome to Unit 9B at the Full Service Salem House Condominium! The generous layout of this studio can easily be converted into a junior one bedroom, as you can see on our alternative floor plan and virtually enhanced photos. Converting this will provide greater functionality, future rental appeal and increased overall value. With natural light throughout the day, three huge closets and windows in the kitchen and bath, this apartment is an ideal choice for anyone seeking to own a piece of Manhattan, instead of throwing their money away with rental payments. The Salem House is a 12 story condominium featuring a 24 hour doorman, lovely landscaped roof deck with excellent city and river views. It is a pet friendly building with a live-in superintendent, a central laundry room, and an on-site garage. The condominium is situated on a peaceful tree-lined block, conveniently located near the Q train on Second Avenue (entrance on 83rd Street). Located moments from Carl Schultz Park, and the East River Promenade The Salem House is situated in the heart of the Upper East Side, one of Manhattan's most desirable neighborhoods, known for it's culture, history and exceptional quality of life.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 68/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 13 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details17/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 204 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in the borough7/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1964, 163 homes)2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

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Price history

High $475,000Asking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$475,000
Oct 15, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$475,000

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Location

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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

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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

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations. Condo records cover the whole building.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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