120 EAST 79 STREET

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Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10075

Built 1947 20 Floors 78 Units Elevator Apartments

100/100

Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

120 EAST 79 STREET is a mid-size post-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Upper East Side. The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the ... Zoned R10A, this building sits in a residential zoning district. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

ACRIS Records

Every recorded deed, mortgage, and lien since 1966.

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NYC Property Portal

Tax bill, ownership, building class, zoning.

BBL: 1014130064.00000000

LLC Lookup

Find the managing member of an LLC owner from ACRIS.

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DOB BIS Record

Department of Buildings permits, violations, and certificates of occupancy.

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Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01413-0064

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Active Listings in This Building

Active

$775K

1 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

In Contract

$1.43M

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

In Contract

$725K

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

Recently Rented in This Building

Rented

$9,495/mo

3 bed · 3 bath

Listing by Olshan Realty Inc

Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date ▼	Unit	Beds	Price	Sq Ft
Jul 6, 2026	Unit 11BCD	4BR	$3,200,000	-
Jan 21, 2020	Unit 2B	1BR	$635,000	-
Mar 25, 2022	Unit 12B	1BR	$599,000	-
Jan 6, 2016	Unit 8E	1BR	N/A	-
Sep 28, 2023	Unit PHA	2BR	$1,895,000	-
Apr 3, 2023	Unit 2A	2BR	$866,000	-
Jun 10, 2015	Unit 12A	2BR	N/A	-
Feb 19, 2026	Unit 15BC	3BR	$3,155,000	-
Jan 11, 2018	Unit 2C	2BR	$1,370,000	-
Nov 14, 2022	Unit 9E	1BR	$700,000	800
Feb 27, 2026	Unit 14C	3BR	$2,215,000	-
Jul 31, 2023	Unit 2D	1BR	$615,000	800
Aug 8, 2025	Unit 9A	2BR	$1,050,000	1,100
Jul 13, 2023	Unit 7-D	1BR	$808,825	-
Nov 12, 2015	Unit 16-17AB	3BR	$3,362,500	2,300
Dec 15, 2025	Unit 10D	1BR	$705,000	-
May 16, 2023	Unit 12-C	2BR	$975,000	-
Feb 26, 2026	Unit PH20FL	3BR	$2,750,000	-
Sep 17, 2024	Unit 16C	2BR	$1,395,000	-
Dec 22, 2025	Unit 2D	1BR	$798,000	800
Mar 1, 2023	Unit 5A	2BR	$1,150,000	-
Aug 19, 2025	Unit 2B	1BR	$505,000	-
Apr 2, 2020	Unit 17D	1BR	$640,000	-
Dec 12, 2023	Unit 9B	1BR	$560,000	640
Jun 23, 2026	Unit 7A	3BR	$1,710,000	1,265
Jul 28, 2015	Unit 9B	1BR	N/A	-
Jun 3, 2016	Unit PH-A	2BR	$1,795,000	-
Feb 27, 2015	Unit 7D	1BR	N/A	-
Jul 30, 2013	Unit 10A	2BR	N/A	-
Jan 28, 2014	Unit 11CD	3BR	N/A	-
Jan 28, 2015	Unit 6B	1BR	N/A	-
Sep 10, 2014	Unit 3E	1BR	N/A	-
Oct 11, 2013	Unit 15/16D	2BR	N/A	-
Mar 30, 2016	Unit 7-CB	3BR	N/A	-
Oct 19, 2016	Unit 3E	1BR	N/A	-
Mar 8, 2021	Unit 7A	3BR	$1,462,500	1,265
Dec 20, 2013	Unit 14C	3BR	N/A	-
Jun 16, 2017	Unit 15BC	3BR	$2,800,000	2,250
Dec 6, 2013	Unit 2B	1BR	N/A	-
Feb 28, 2022	Unit 8-A	2BR	$1,300,000	-
Oct 28, 2021	Unit 10-E	1BR	$745,000	-
Nov 29, 2021	Unit 9D	1BR	$790,000	-
Jan 23, 2020	Unit 14-C	3BR	$1,995,000	-

Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit	Lease Date ▼	Rent	Beds	Baths	Sq Ft
Unit 11CD	Nov 21, 2015	$9,495/mo	3	3	-

Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

77 St

0.10 mi away

86 St

0.37 mi away

456

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District

R10A

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

10.75 / 10.00

Fully built or over-built

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Building Details

Physical

Building Class: Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use: 3
Year Built: 1947
Last Altered: 1989
Floors: 20
Total Units: 80
Residential Units: 78
Gross Floor Area: 77,953 sq ft
Lot Area: 7,253 sq ft
Lot Frontage: 71 ft
Lot Depth: 102.17 ft

Municipal Districts

Community District: CD 8
City Council: District 4
School District: 2
Police Precinct: 19
Fire Company: E022
Sanitation District: 8

BBL: 1014130064.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

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Location

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Frequently Asked Questions about 120 EAST 79 STREET

What kind of building is 120 EAST 79 STREET?

120 EAST 79 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).

When was 120 EAST 79 STREET built?

Built in 1947, 20 floors, 80 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.

How many units are at 120 EAST 79 STREET?

78 residential units across 20 floors. The building also contains 2 commercial or non-residential units.

How many apartments are currently for sale at 120 EAST 79 STREET?

Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.

What is the average price per square foot at 120 EAST 79 STREET?

Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.

What is the closest subway to 120 EAST 79 STREET?

The closest subway stop is 77 St (6 line), approximately 0.10 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.

How can I see the full sales history for 120 EAST 79 STREET?

The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.

Who should I contact about a listing at 120 EAST 79 STREET?

Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.

Who owns 120 EAST 79 STREET?

The current owner of 120 EAST 79 STREET is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-01413-0064 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.

What is the BBL for 120 EAST 79 STREET?

The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 120 EAST 79 STREET is 1-01413-0064. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1413) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (64). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.

Where can I find the deed history for 120 EAST 79 STREET?

Every recorded deed for 120 EAST 79 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01413-0064 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

Interested in 120 EAST 79 STREET?

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC with 25+ years across all five boroughs. Call, text, or schedule a free consultation.

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