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· Closed April 6, 2023

239 E 79TH Street #5M
Closed For Sale Co-op

$655,000

239 E 79TH Street #5M

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10841169

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1957

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1957
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $995/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 18

Property Highlights

  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 18
Pets Yes
Cross Street 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE
Year Built 1957
Parking Garage Available

Description

Welcome home to this beautifully appointed Junior 4 apartment with a very low monthly maintenance and its amazing central location in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side. This charming residence is in excellent condition featuring a spacious living room with a full wall of windows, light wood floors and an exceptional amount of closets. In addition there is a windowed alcove which can be used as a home office or dining room. Washer/dryer is allowed with board approval. The apartment truly offers an amazing value for the size and location.239 East 79th Street is a full-service building with amenities that include a landscaped rooftop garden, renovated hallways and lobby, and an attached garage with access to the building for residents. This coop community is pet friendly with an extremely helpful staff including a 24-hour doorman. 239 East 79 Street is conveniently located near public transportation including the 4,5,6 and the new Second Avenue Q-train.Pristine financials, management, and service have made this building one of the most sought-after cooperatives on the Upper East Side. The unusually strong financial condition of this cooperative (boasting no assessments in decades and a large reserve fund), along with very stable maintenance, makes this a wise investment. No flip tax.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 208
Stories 18

Financial Details

Maintenance $995/mo
Original Price $715,000
Sale Price $655,000
Previous Price $699,000

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

307

Median Asking Price

$1.38M

Median $/Sqft

$1,494

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

6

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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239 E 79TH Street #5M, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10841169
First Listed: 7/23/2022
Price Changed: 4/14/2023
Closed: 4/6/2023
Contract Date: 7/23/2022

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Monika Kaputa

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