The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
520 E 81st St Apt 10E
Comps
Listing Notes
Perched on a high floor, 10E invites you to a move-in-ready home in a full service condominium. This spacious alcove / junior-one boasts open views with wall-to-wall windows, renovated kitchen & bath, generous closets in the foyer, a dressing room with built in shelving system, gracious size living and sleeping areas, and well maintained oak wood floors. The kitchen was designed for a home chef. Highlights include Samsung cooktop with high BTU, GE 5-in-1 oven, stainless steel fridge, black quartz countertop, custom backsplash, soft white cabinetry, remote lighting, and generous cabinet space. Custom shelving in the dressing area leads to an artfully designed & renovated bath with textured tiles, Artos shower system with rain head and separate hand held fixture, eco flush toilet, and recessed dual mirrored cabinet. The open Living Area & Sleep Den provide an a bundance of natural light from wall-to-wall windows facing north with unobstructed city views. Use the c ustom made privacy and black-out shades to suit your mood. Spacious living room fits dining set and home office. Finish your day in the large sleep alcove that fits a queen size bed and side tables. Suitable as a primary residence, pied-a-terre, or lucrative investment property. Salem House is a well-regarded full-service condominium where residents enjoy a 24-hour doorman, onsite super, landscaped roof deck, laundry room and onsite garage. Pets permitted (one dog per unit, up to 35 lbs). The building's ideal location places you near every residential convenience including the East River Promenade, Carl Schurz Park, and John Jay Park. Or take a quick walk to Central Park, the MET, and other UES cultural institutions. Choose from multiple convenient transit options including the crosstown bus (79th & York), the M31 bus (82nd & York), the Q train (83rd & 2nd), or the 6 train (77th & Lex). Nearby groceries and stores include D'Agostino Supermarket, Starbucks, Duane Reade, Agata & Valentina specialty food market, Anita Gelato, and so much more! Assessments: 1) $275.87 until Dec 2026 2) $103.39 Contact Meigan to arrange a viewing appointment.
Market Insights
$1109/sqft vs a nearby median of $1051/sqft.
- +5.5% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 550 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 11.3% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.
- Mid-century building era−$10k −1.5%
- Transit access+$3k +0.5%
- Days-on-market gravity−$3k −0.5%
Property Read
The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 62 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Mar 11, 2026
- Photos
- 11 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Jan 19, 2022 · $489,000
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1960
- Stories
- 14
- Total units
- 164
- Residential units
- 163
- Building area
- 2.18 ac
- Lot size
- 12,771 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family elevator buildings
- Building class
- R4
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
34 total recorded against the building
24 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: heat/hot water
Top complaint types in ZIP 10028
- HEAT/HOT WATER998
- Illegal Parking943
- Noise762
- Maintenance or Facility654
- Noise - Residential604
Recent DOB
- Dec 1, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · EGRADE-FAILURE TO POST ENERGY GRADE/SCORE NONE
- Nov 17, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · P-PLUMBING NONE
- Jan 26, 2018V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
- Jan 26, 2018V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
Recent HPD
- Jun 4, 2025Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
- Nov 22, 2024Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
- Apr 1, 2024Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
- Aug 18, 2023Class C · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE REPAIR HINGES AT PU...
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