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140 E 81st St #9C, New York, NY 10028, USA|Upper East Side
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Amenities for 140 E 81st St #9C, Upper East Side
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Fireplace |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Washer and Dryer |
Tech
| Cable Ready |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Cat Policy
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About 140 E 81st St #9C
Sweet deal!
This listing is 55% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Upper East Side.
Low Maintenance. Prime Location. Prewar Charm. Exceptional Value All in One Upper East Side Gem. Welcome home to apartment 9C at 140 East 81st Street. This meticulously maintained and tranquil prewar one-bedroom is perfectly positioned in the heart of the Upper East Side. Situated in the west wing of a distinguished 1928 building, this residence enjoys rare privacy with only three apartments on the floor
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 140 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features available
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.2 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Upper East Side |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 10028 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Upper East Side
1-bedroom apartments at 140 E 81st St #9C cost about 55% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in New York.
Median rents as of Jan 24 2026.
Upper East Side
New York
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $4,200 |
| March 2024 | $4,203 |
| April 2024 | $4,291 |
| May 2024 | $4,197 |
| June 2024 | $4,291 |
| July 2024 | $4,388 |
| August 2024 | $4,499 |
| September 2024 | $4,501 |
| October 2024 | $4,500 |
| November 2024 | $4,340 |
| December 2024 | $4,198 |
| January 2025 | $4,274 |
| February 2025 | $4,317 |
| March 2025 | $4,475 |
| April 2025 | $4,614 |
| May 2025 | $4,617 |
| June 2025 | $4,574 |
| July 2025 | $4,360 |
| August 2025 | $4,392 |
| September 2025 | $4,481 |
| October 2025 | $4,398 |
| November 2025 | $4,299 |
| December 2025 | $4,286 |
| January 2026 | $4,310 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $3,700 |
| March 2024 | $3,827 |
| April 2024 | $3,846 |
| May 2024 | $3,751 |
| June 2024 | $3,736 |
| July 2024 | $4,103 |
| August 2024 | $4,268 |
| September 2024 | $4,262 |
| October 2024 | $4,382 |
| November 2024 | $4,219 |
| December 2024 | $4,241 |
| January 2025 | $4,350 |
| February 2025 | $4,442 |
| March 2025 | $4,498 |
| April 2025 | $4,551 |
| May 2025 | $4,722 |
| June 2025 | $4,688 |
| July 2025 | $4,365 |
| August 2025 | $4,477 |
| September 2025 | $4,473 |
| October 2025 | $4,469 |
| November 2025 | $4,460 |
| December 2025 | $4,488 |
| January 2026 | $4,482 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago | $3,175 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 10 years ago | $3,175 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 10 years ago | $3,175 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 10 years ago | $3,175 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 140 E 81st St #9C
P.S. 6 - Lillie D. Blake
45 e 81st st
new york, NY, 10028
PK, K-5Public
A
Ella Baker School
317 e 67th st
new york, NY, 10065
PK, K-8Public
A
P.S. 77 - Lower Lab School
1700 3rd ave
new york, NY, 10128
K-5Public
A
The Anderson School
100 w 77th st
new york, NY, 10024
K-8Public
A
Special Music School
129 w 67th st
new york, NY, 10023
K-12Public
A
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Neighborhood
Upper East Side | New York, NY
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Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.
Getting around New York near 140 E 81st St #9C
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 140 E 81st St #9C, New York
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
10/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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