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SOLD FOR $800,000

· Closed December 18, 2019

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

$800,000

308 E 79th Street #5-E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10575798

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1929

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1929
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,901/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 17
Exposure North
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Second Avenue/First Avenue
Year Built 1929
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1453/43

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 29, 2019 $800,000 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $800,000 -

Description

Coming Soon to Market (early September). Gracious and renovated one bedroom plus dining room and windowed kitchen. This highly desirable "E" line is in a full-service co-op on the Upper East Side with a brand new fitness center and garden. The pre-war architecture boasts beautiful 9-foot ceilings and a layout perfect for both entertaining guests and day-to-day living. This home is complete with a formal foyer, four closets for storage, and an open northern exposure to East 79th Street. This apartment will truly impress.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Entrance Foyer Common Area New Windows

Building Information

Stories 17
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,901/mo
Sale Price $800,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, 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

337

Median Asking Price

$1.57M

Median $/Sqft

$1,534

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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308 E 79th Street #5-E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Second Avenue/First Avenue

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1910
Year Built
116 years old
12
Floors
34
Residential Units
R10A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $7,524,000
Land Value: $1,075,500
Exemptions: $124,394

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

Lot Area: 6,641 SF
Building Area: 58,266 SF
Built FAR: 8.77
Allowed FAR: 10

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 $1,901 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 1929, making it approximately 97 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. 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: RLS10575798
First Listed: 7/29/2019
Closed: 12/18/2019
Contract Date: 7/29/2019

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Stacey Kanbar

Listing Contact: (917) 579-2210

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