161 E 79TH Street #MAIS/RE
MLS® #RLS10714448
Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
1
Bedroom
2.5
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1916
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: East,North,South facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1916)
Property Details
Description
NEW TO MARKET!! A grand and gorgeous, pin-drop quiet, renovated 4-room, 1-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home in a prime location on Manhattan's coveted Upper East Side. Masionette RE at 161 East 79th Street is a peaceful oasis with high ceilings, an elegant layout and windows in every room.
A renovated windowed kitchen features quartzite countertops, all new solid-wood cabinetry, white porcelain glazed subway tiles and a suite of stainless steel appliances including a Liebherr refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher. There is recessed lighting overhead and an oversized double pantry, directly adjacent.
The dining alcove is currently being used as a chic home office.
Just beyond, an expansive living room stretches 19 feet and offers an abundance of closets and storage: every inch of this home has been utilized to create a beautiful yet functional living space. Overhead, high ceilings are adorned with crown molding and dimmable recessed lighting, and two huge windows continuously draw light into the home. A separate windowed water closet lies discreetly outside the living room, an added luxury for those who like to entertain.
The sumptuous bedroom suite is huge and offers wall-to-wall customized closets as well as en-suite windowed bathroom. There is a chic Duravit sink, a glass-enclosed soaking tub, a Toto toilet, glass foil floors, white porcelain walls and the entire space has been cleverly designed so as to maximize storage through cubbies, cabinetry and product nooks for bathing.
Perfectly situated between Lexington and Third Avenue, 161 East 79th Street is a full-service, luxury boutique cooperative building built in 1916 with stunning pre-war details and an elegant lobby. Residents enjoy the convenience of the 6 line and M79 bus as well as proximity to Central Park and the many fabulous restaurants and shops of the Upper East Side. There is a full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, bike storage, private storage and central laundry. Financing is permitted up to 50% and pieds-a-terre and guarantors are considered on a case-by-case basis. There is a 2% flip tax, and pets are welcome.
Features & Amenities
Interior Features
Appliances
Building Information
Financial Details
About Upper East Side
View All Upper East Side ListingsThe 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
324
Median Asking Price
$1.45M
Median $/Sqft
$1,513
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
37
Price Reduced
26%
Sold (30 Days)
30
Median Sale Price
$1.48M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/12/26, 12:58 PM EST
Similar Listings in Upper East Side
View All
Active
150 E 85th Street #9A
Condo • RLS #RLS20076233
Active
12 E 97th Street #6A
Co-op • RLS #RLS20078154
Active
360 E 89th Street #5C
Condo • RLS #RLS20073531
Active
205 E 78th Street #14C
Co-op • RLS #RLS20079752
Active
415 E 85th Street #7J
Co-op • RLS #RLS20078043
Active
425 E 78th Street #6F
Co-op • RLS #RLS20082919
Location
161 E 79TH Street #MAIS/RE, Upper East Side, New York County • Near LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE
Floor Plans
Listing Data
RLS® at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) via Trestle API. Updated in real-time.
Market Data
RLS® at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York). Live data updated in real-time.
Map & Location
OpenStreetMap contributors via Leaflet. Geocoding via Nominatim.
All data is provided for informational purposes only and should be independently verified. See our Data Sources Policy for more information.
Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Daniella Gross Schlisser
Listing Contact: (917) 774-2800
Listing information for certain New York City properties provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York's Residential Listing Service (the "RLS"). The information contained in this listing has not been verified by the RLS and should be verified by the consumer. The listing information provided here is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Retransmission, redistribution or copying of this listing information is strictly prohibited except in connection with a consumer's consideration of the purchase and/or sale of an individual property. This listing information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., all rights reserved. This advertisement does not suggest that the broker has a listing in this property or properties or that any property is currently available.
Broker Commission Disclosure: Broker commissions are not set by law and are fully negotiable.
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 Data display by Keller Williams NYC. Data last updated on 4/12/2026 at 4:58 PM UTC