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SOLD FOR $735,000

· Closed March 27, 2026

440 E 79TH Street #5K
Closed For Sale Co-op

$735,000

440 E 79TH Street #5K

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

The Gregory House

MLS® #RLS20038851

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1956

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1956
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,990/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 5 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 17
View City
Exposure South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets BreedRestrictions, Yes
Year Built 1956
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1473-0018-00440-000-000005K
Block/Lot 01473/0018

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 24, 2025 $765,000 -
Price Reduced Mar 31, 2026 $745,000 -2.6%
Currently Apr 28, 2026 $735,000 -1.3%

Description

Renovated spacious converted Junior 4 with separate 2nd bedroom with BRAND NEW FLOORS throughout in full-service Upper East Side coop. This sun-drenched south- facing apartment offers a massive living room with ample space for a dining area and a separate second bedroom/ home office. The open renovated kitchen features new stainless appliances, granite countertops and is perfect for entertaining. The sunny king-sized bedroom offers gracious closet space. Add to this a well-appointed bathroom and generous closet space throughout. Located in a full-service coop with 24-hour doorman, planted roof deck, laundry room, live-in super, and fitness center. Pied-a-terres and co-purchasing permitted on a case-by-case basis. Pets allowed.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Other

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck Private Outdoor Space Under60 Sqft

Building Amenities

Bike Storage Elevators Storage

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,990/mo
Original Price $765,000
Sale Price $735,000
Previous Price $745,000

Lenox Hill occupies a residential section of the Upper East Side, defined by proximity to Central Park, major medical institutions (Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, Lenox Hill Hospital), and the Madison Avenue retail corridor. Housing stock ranges from large pre-war cooperatives to modern condominiums with East River and skyline views.

Lenox Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

607

Median Asking Price

$1.22M

Median $/Sqft

$1,317

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

34%

Sold (30 Days)

62

Median Sale Price

$1.26M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/28/26, 6:55 AM EST

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Location

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440 E 79TH Street #5K, Lenox Hill, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R3X
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $84,660
Land Value: $17,400
Exemptions: $1,420

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 3,500 SF
Building Area: 1,880 SF
Built FAR: 0.54
Allowed FAR: 0.75

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,990 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1956, making it approximately 70 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property: 50 lbs,Building Pets Allowed Comments:50 lbs. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS20038851
First Listed: 7/24/2025
On Market: 7/24/2025
Price Changed: 3/31/2026
Closed: 3/27/2026
Contract Date: 7/24/2025

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Janna L Raskopf

Listing Contact: (917) 207-7364

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Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

RLS at REBNY

RLS Data display by Keller Williams NYC. Data last updated on 4/28/2026 at 10:55 AM UTC

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