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· Closed July 7, 2021

215 E 79th Street #5-B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$925,000

215 E 79th Street #5-B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10709034

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Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1947

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1947
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,874/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 16

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 16
View City
Exposure South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Third Avenue/Second Avenue
Year Built 1947
Block/Lot 1525/9

Description

Stunning, gut-renovated, sun-flooded one bedroom, one bathroom in the perfect Upper East Side location on 79th Street between Second and Third Avenues. No detail was spared in the renovation of this fabulous home. Features include a spacious entrance foyer with wonderful closets and a large sunken south-facing living room. The gorgeous, windowed kitchen was sleekly renovated with white lacquer custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, classic subway tile backsplash and top-of-the-line appliances. There is a separate dining area right off the kitchen and chic bathroom with white tile, modern vanity and wall hung toilet accessed through the center hall where you will also find your very own Washer/Dryer. The huge south facing primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet. Throughout this home are new plank hardwood floors, custom lighting, through wall AC, and an abundance of closet space with custom interiors. The Thornley at 215 East 79th Street is a boutique art deco building with a full-time doorman, live-in super, gorgeous roofdeck, laundry room, bike room and storage in the ideal Upper East Side location. Co-purchasers, Pied-a-terres, and Pets are permitted. Welcome Home!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Stories 16

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,874/mo
Sale Price $925,000

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

330

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,533

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

23

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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215 E 79th Street #5-B, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue/Second Avenue

MLS® ID: RLS10709034
First Listed: 4/5/2021
Price Changed: 7/21/2021
Closed: 7/7/2021
Contract Date: 4/5/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Stacey Froelich

Listing Contact: (917) 623-7616

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