Milton Coste

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50 EAST 79 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10075

Built 1958 20 Floors 97 Units Elevator Apartments
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100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

50 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 C5-1, this building sits in a central commercial, highest density commercial. 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.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01393-0052

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Active Listings in This Building

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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.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
May 18, 2026Unit 7B2BR$1,520,000-
Jun 24, 2025Unit 12B2BR$1,635,0001,200
Jun 23, 2025Unit 11BC4BR$4,700,000-
Dec 1, 2024Unit 14D2BR$2,295,0001,700
Feb 24, 2025Unit 12C2BR$1,950,000-
Feb 4, 2025Unit 10B2BR$1,500,0001,250
Dec 17, 2024Unit PH21B3BR$4,275,000-
Dec 7, 2015Unit 7B2BRN/A-
Aug 3, 2022Unit 9D2BR$1,900,0001,600
Jul 16, 2015Unit 16D4BRN/A-
Feb 13, 2020Unit 18B3BR$2,969,010-
Feb 24, 2021Unit 8E3BR$1,975,0002,000
Oct 23, 2018Unit 15D2BR$1,600,000-
Jun 20, 2019Unit 14B2BR$1,540,000-
Aug 12, 2015Unit 17A3BRN/A-
Jul 12, 2017Unit 10D2BR$2,160,000-
Aug 26, 2015Unit 7-C2BR$2,000,0001,600
Jan 6, 2017Unit 16B3BR$3,750,0002,000
Jul 5, 2023Unit 5E2BR$2,850,000-
Apr 11, 2023Unit 12-C2BR$1,850,000-
May 26, 2022Unit 12E2BR$3,100,000-
Jul 16, 2015Unit 3F1BR$599,000-
Oct 17, 2013Unit 4F1BR$625,000650
Apr 28, 2017Unit 2E3BR$1,940,0002,000
Dec 6, 2013Unit 5E3BRN/A-
Jun 18, 2013Unit 2C3BR$1,440,0001,600
Apr 20, 2012Unit PHA2BR$3,575,000-
Dec 20, 2012Unit 10F1BR$650,000-
Oct 7, 2013Unit 7A3BR$3,287,500-
Sep 6, 2012Unit 3C2BR$1,325,000-
May 29, 2013Unit 8-C2BR$1,772,500-
Oct 18, 2017Unit 14D2BR$2,125,000-
Jan 28, 2015Unit 6C2BRN/A-
Nov 13, 2025Unit 2C2BR$1,850,0001,600
Mar 12, 2026Unit 5B2BR$1,485,000-
Jan 30, 2026Unit PH21A3BR$3,750,0001,964
Sep 9, 2025Unit 12AF5BR$3,800,0002,935
Jun 7, 2021Unit 8D2BR$1,850,000-
Apr 7, 2021Unit 15EF4BR$2,525,000-
Aug 13, 2021Unit 19B4BR$3,950,000-
Aug 30, 2021Unit 19-C3BR$2,995,0002,500
Jun 22, 2018Unit 10B2BR$1,437,000-
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Closed sale 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

0.19 mi away

6

86 St

0.41 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
C5-1

Central commercial, highest density commercial.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
14.97 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1958
Floors
20
Total Units
97
Gross Floor Area
225,337 sq ft
Lot Area
15,050 sq ft
Lot Frontage
100.33 ft
Lot Depth
150 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
E022
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1013930052.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 50 EAST 79 STREET

What kind of building is 50 EAST 79 STREET?
50 EAST 79 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 50 EAST 79 STREET built?
Built in 1958, 20 floors, 97 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 50 EAST 79 STREET?
97 residential units across 20 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 50 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 50 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 50 EAST 79 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 77 St (6 line), approximately 0.19 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 50 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 50 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 50 EAST 79 STREET?
The current owner of 50 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 1-01393-0052 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 50 EAST 79 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 50 EAST 79 STREET is 1-01393-0052. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1393) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (52). 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 50 EAST 79 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 50 EAST 79 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01393-0052 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.

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