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· Closed June 9, 2022

301 E 79TH Street #5P
Closed For Sale Condo

$875,000

$1,338 per sq ft

301 E 79TH Street #5P

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10890905

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

654

Sq. Ft.

1974

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 654 sq ft
Year Built 1974
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $640/mo
Property Taxes $11,532/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 36

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Balcony
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 36
Exposure South
Pets Yes
Cross Street 2 AVENUE and 1 AVENUE
Year Built 1974
Living Area 654 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1542-1052

Description

Rarely Available LARGE 1BR at 301 East 79th Street, Continental Towers is situated conveniently on the northeast corner of East 79th Street and Second Ave. The South Facing Apartment feature private BALCONY, this Desirable One Bedroom Condo is available for great living. Apartment 5P is one of the largest 1 bedroom 1 bath lines in this full service condominium Closet Galore, Sunny all day Southern Exposure are just some of the wonderful features that make this apartment an amazing opportunity. In addition the apartment features updated Kitchen and Bathroom!! Continental Towers is Full-Service Condominium which offers 24-hour doorman and concierge services fully equipped state of the art Gym, bright and modern new hallways and it is pets friendly. While Washer / Dryer are permitted, one can use the large lobby level laundry room with all new machines. In additional there is a large top of the line furnished roof deck perfect for entertaining and on-site parking garage and the building is pet friendly. Minutes away from best shopping, Whole Foods, Fairway, Citarella, restaurants, parks, museums and transportation (Q train, Select Bus downtown and crosstown, FDR, Citibike) that EVERYTHING the Upper East Side has to offer.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Exterior Features

Balcony Balcony

Appliances

Dishwasher Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 538
Stories 36

Financial Details

Common Charges $640/mo
RE Taxes $11,532/yr ($961/mo)
Original Price $865,000
Sale Price $875,000
Previous Price $865,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, 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.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

316

Median Asking Price

$1.52M

Median $/Sqft

$1,488

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

17

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

28

Median Sale Price

$1.42M

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301 E 79TH Street #5P, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 2 AVENUE and 1 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10890905
First Listed: 3/14/2022
Price Changed: 6/9/2022
Closed: 6/9/2022
Contract Date: 3/9/2022

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Elie Khen

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