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SOLD FOR $725,000

Listed at $735,000 · Sold 1.4% below asking · Closed September 8, 2021

229 E 79TH Street #4E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$735,000

$817 per sq ft

229 E 79TH Street #4E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

229 EAST 79 LIMITED

MLS® #RLS10712440

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

900

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 900 sq ft
Year Built 1930
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,699.32/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 4 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1930)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 4 of 15
Pets Yes
Cross Street Third Avenue & Second Avenue
Year Built 1930
Living Area 900 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1525-0015-00229-000-000004E

Description

Welcome to 229 East 79th Street #4E! This extra large one bedroom home spans over 900 square feet with a classic layout that includes a spacious entry foyer, 9-foot beamed ceilings, well-proportioned rooms with windows in each one, and pre-war architectural details throughout. The large eat-in kitchen can be easily opened up into the living room if you prefer a more modern design. Alternatively, the dining area can be closed off to create a home office or nursery. The bedroom is large enough to accommodate a king size bed with additional furniture and has ample closet space. Other features include a newly gut-renovated bathroom, newly skim coated walls, recently stained and refinished hardwood floors, custom bookshelves, and a highly desirable layout perfect for entertaining, living, and working from home. 229 East 79th Street is an elegant full-service co-op on a tree-lined street on the Upper East Side. The building has a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, attentive staff, laundry facility, bike room, and a beautiful landscaped roof deck that is accessible year round. 70% financing is allowed. Pied-a-terres and pets allowed with board approval. Close to 2nd Avenue Q train, Lexington Avenue 6 train, several busses, Central Park, restaurants, museums, Whole Foods, and everything else this vibrant neighborhood has to offer. Broker/owner.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Eat In Kitchen Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Building 229 EAST 79 LIMITED
Total Units 90
Stories 15
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,699.32/mo
Sale Price $725,000

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

$1,532

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

24

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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229 E 79TH Street #4E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue & Second Avenue

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Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10712440
First Listed: 4/20/2021
Price Changed: 4/20/2021
Closed: 9/8/2021
Contract Date: 4/20/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Meredyth Kenney

Listing Contact: (973) 941-3950

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