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SOLD FOR $895,000

· Closed March 30, 2026

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

$895,000

$1,279 per sq ft

301 E 79TH Street #5P

Yorkville, Manhattan

Continental Towers

MLS® #RLS20067649

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Serhant

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

700

Sq. Ft.

1974

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 700 sq ft
Year Built 1974
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $788/mo
Property Taxes Contact for details
Neighborhood Yorkville
Floor 5 of 36

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Outdoor Space: None, Balcony

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 36
View City
Exposure South
Cooling Other
Pets CatsOk, Yes
Year Built 1974
Living Area 700 sq ft
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1542-1052
Block/Lot 01542/1052

Description

Private Outdoor Space. Ultra-Prime UES. Incredible Value and Low Common Charges.

A timeless Upper East Side lifestyle awaits in this sun-bathed 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo with a private balcony and abundant closet space at the sought-after Continental Towers.

Residents are greeted by a welcoming foyer with a coat closet. Beyond, an open living and dining area suffused with southern light flows out to a spacious balcony, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience perfect for entertaining, alfresco meals, and more.

Oversized windows offer classic city vistas, and parquet hardwood floors and efficient thru-wall cooling units run throughout. The galley-style kitchen includes ample cabinetry and full-size stainless steel appliances.

The king-size bedroom has a wall of reach-in closets and easy access to a separate dressing area and a lovely full bathroom with a deep tub and sliding glass shower partition. The unit also allows in-unit washer and dryer installations.

Continental Towers is a superb luxury condominium with an attentive staff, including full-time doormen, concierge service, and a live-in superintendent. Residents of this pet-friendly building enjoy a gorgeous landscaped roof deck and garden, central laundry, storage, a fully equipped fitness center, on-site parking, modernized elevators, and renovated hallways.

The building is surrounded by exciting dining, shopping, and entertainment options and is moments from lush outdoor spaces like Central Park, John Jay Park, and Carl Schurz Park.

Transportation is effortless with easy access to the Q, 4, 5, and 6 subway lines as well as the M79 crosstown bus.

Please note that the real estate taxes shown are the full, unabated amount, as the property is not the seller's primary residence.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Building None

Exterior Features

Balcony Private Outdoor Space Over60 Sqft None Balcony

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Building Continental Towers
Total Units 538
Stories 36
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Common Charges $788/mo
RE Taxes Contact for details
Sale Price $895,000

Yorkville is a welcoming and accessible section of the Upper East Side that has seen a surge in popularity thanks to the Second Avenue Subway. Known for the beautiful Carl Schurz Park and Gracie Mansion, the neighborhood offers a relaxed, residential vibe. Yorkville is recognized for providing excellent value, with a wide range of housing options including spacious family-sized cooperatives and modern, amenity-rich condominiums.

Yorkville Live Market Data

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Active Listings

177

Median Asking Price

$1.59M

Median $/Sqft

$1,389

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

19

Price Reduced

29%

Sold (30 Days)

24

Median Sale Price

$1.07M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/15/26, 2:11 PM EST

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301 E 79TH Street #5P, Yorkville, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS20067649
First Listed: 1/19/2026
On Market: 1/19/2026
Price Changed: 1/19/2026
Closed: 3/30/2026
Contract Date: 1/19/2026

Listing Courtesy of Serhant - Angela Rapoport Martiak

Listing Contact: (917) 991-8758

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