*First showing will begin at Saturday's Open House*
Enter into this sun-filled corner residence and you are immediately met with an abundance of natural light streaming through south-east exposures.
The thoughtfully designed layout features a generously sized living room, separated from the bedroom by elegant French doors, a versatile dressing area that can double as a home office, and ample closet space. The windowed kitchen and bathroom beautifully combine style and functionality.
The Salem House offers full-service luxury with a 24-hour doorman, elevator, laundry room, on-site garage (at a separate charge), and a stunning roof sundeck with sweeping city viewsideal for taking in the skyline.
Located just moments from convenient public transportation, world-class dining, renowned museums, and parks, this residence embodies stylish, effortless, and quintessential Upper East Side living. Pets allowed on a case by case basis.
Apartment for rent
$3,500/mo
520 E 81st St APT 5J, New York, NY 10028
Studio
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Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Thu Jan 1 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Shared laundry
Garage parking
What's special
Sun-filled corner residenceAbundance of natural lightSouth-east exposuresVersatile dressing areaElegant french doorsStunning roof sundeckAmple closet space
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Travel times
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Open houses
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Elevator, View
- Flooring: Hardwood
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Broker Exclusive, Courtyard, Fios Available, Live In Super, Nyc Evacuation 6, Package Receiving, Roofdeck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View
Details
- Parcel number: 015771060
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,500+59.1% |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 12/23/2020 | Listing removed | $2,200 |
Source: | ||
| 11/22/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,200-6.4% |
Source: Compass | ||
| 7/20/2020 | Listing removed | $2,350 |
Source: Compass | ||
| 7/18/2020 | Price change | $2,350-6% |
Source: Compass | ||
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
There are 2 available units in this apartment building

