Highlights
- Quiet tree-lined street
- Central laundry room
- Well-maintained elevator building
Nearby rentals
Property management
Located on a quiet tree-lined street, this well-maintained elevator building offers convenient amenities like a central laundry room. Its prime Upper East Side location provides easy access to parks, restaurants, and public transportation. Ideal for those seeking a peaceful urban environment with essential conveniences nearby.
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Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | High Ceilings |
Building
| Elevator | Onsite Laundry |
One-time.
One-time. Refundable.

Property Status: Active AVAILABLE BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER Apartment 3D is a charming and spacious light-filled studio with high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Located in a well-maintained Elevator building with a live-in super and central laundry room on a quiet tree-lined street on the Upper East Side, this apartment has a very functional layout and great closet space. Nestled on a tree-lined street in UES, 228 E 81st Street is a well-maintained building with a live-in super and a clean + central laundry room. Located a few short blocks from New York Sports Club and within close proximity to Whole Foods as well as an abundance of restaurants and nightlife hot spots. Transportation is extremely convenient as the Q and 6 trains are located just a few blocks away. Local Attractions: - H&H Bagels - Central Park - Fairway - Whole Foods - Insomnia Cookies - Soul Cycle Transportation: - Q Trains @ 86th St (3 mins) - 4, 5, 6 Trains @ 77th St (5 mins) and 86th St (7 mins) $20 application fee & $350 pet fee Office Phone: (646) 982-0353 Copyright © 2026 My State MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
How 228 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
| Neighborhood | Upper East Side |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 10028 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
studio apartments at 228 E 81st St #3D cost about 11% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in New York.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $3,665 |
| October 2024 | $3,625 |
| November 2024 | $3,532 |
| December 2024 | $3,527 |
| January 2025 | $3,569 |
| February 2025 | $3,563 |
| March 2025 | $3,643 |
| April 2025 | $3,747 |
| May 2025 | $3,800 |
| June 2025 | $3,772 |
| July 2025 | $3,757 |
| August 2025 | $3,791 |
| September 2025 | $3,807 |
| October 2025 | $3,812 |
| November 2025 | $3,800 |
| December 2025 | $3,798 |
| January 2026 | $3,790 |
| February 2026 | $3,794 |
| March 2026 | $3,837 |
| April 2026 | $3,855 |
| May 2026 | $3,886 |
| June 2026 | $3,867 |
| July 2026 | $3,850 |
| August 2026 | $3,844 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $3,300 |
| October 2024 | $3,246 |
| November 2024 | $3,199 |
| December 2024 | $3,326 |
| January 2025 | $3,334 |
| February 2025 | $3,203 |
| March 2025 | $3,371 |
| April 2025 | $3,480 |
| May 2025 | $3,675 |
| June 2025 | $3,502 |
| July 2025 | $3,430 |
| August 2025 | $3,578 |
| September 2025 | $3,509 |
| October 2025 | $3,430 |
| November 2025 | $3,460 |
| December 2025 | $3,586 |
| January 2026 | $3,638 |
| February 2026 | $3,556 |
| March 2026 | $3,639 |
| April 2026 | $3,669 |
| May 2026 | $3,781 |
| June 2026 | $3,734 |
| July 2026 | $3,775 |
| August 2026 | $3,699 |
Can I afford to live at 228 E 81st St #3D?
Bedrooms
StudioRent-to-income ratio
30%
$131,800/yr
| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $3,195 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,495 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $3,295 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,095 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,500 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $2,250 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $2,575 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,892 | Studio | 1 bath |
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Studio
1 Bath
$1,625
Occupied
Studio
1 Bath
$1,685
On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • Air Conditioning • Hardwood Floor
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Studio
1 Bath
$1,795
Hardwood Floor • High Ceilings
Occupied
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1 Bath
$1,892
On-Site Laundry • Hardwood Floor • High Ceilings
Occupied
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1 Bath
$1,950
On-Site Laundry • Air Conditioning • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
Studio
1 Bath
$2,025
On-Site Laundry
Occupied
Studio
1 Bath
$2,100
On-Site Laundry • Hardwood Floor • High Ceilings
Occupied
Studio
1 Bath
$2,150
Occupied
Studio
1 Bath
$2,250
On-Site Laundry • Hardwood Floor • High Ceilings
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,100
Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,140
On-Site Laundry • Hardwood Floor • Walk-In Closets
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,150
Dishwasher • Walk-In Closets
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,200
On-Site Laundry • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,250
On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,250
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,285
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,295
On-Site Laundry • High Ceilings • Air Conditioning • Hardwood Floor • Ceiling Fan
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,295
On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,400
On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floor • High Ceilings
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,500
Fireplace • High Ceilings
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,575
On-Site Laundry • Hardwood Floor • High Ceilings
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,598
On-Site Laundry • Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,695
Ceiling Fan
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,695
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,695
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,695
On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floor • High Ceilings
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,700
On-Site Laundry • Walk-In Closets • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floor • High Ceilings
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,704
In-Unit Laundry • On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floor • High Ceilings
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,725
On-Site Laundry • Hardwood Floor • High Ceilings
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,725
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,765
On-Site Laundry • Air Conditioning • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floor • High Ceilings
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,845
Furnished • On-Site Laundry • Hardwood Floor • High Ceilings
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,875
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1 Bath
$2,695
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