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Listed at $599,000 · Sold 5.7% below asking · Closed October 16, 2024

440 E 79th Street #14-G
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$599,000

$799 per sq ft

440 E 79th Street #14-G

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10970962

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Listing by SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

750

Sq. Ft.

1955

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 750 sq ft
Year Built 1955
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,726/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 14 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 14 of 17
Exposure South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street First Avenue/York Avenue
Year Built 1955
Living Area 750 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type None
Block/Lot 1473/18

Description

MEANINGFUL PRICE ADJUSTMENT! High Floor 1 bedroom available for sale. This well thought out apartment has been optimized with its thoughtful open kitchen and bar-stool countertop seating arrangement. The apartment begins with a pleasant entry foyer comprised of 3 closets in total including: coat, storage, and pantry (storage closet is a semi walk-in with organizers and shelving). The open kitchen features white cabinetry, sleek black quartz countertops, and full-size stainless steel appliances. Refinished pristine floors can be found throughout the apartment. Southern, open exposure from the bedroom and living room offers bright and special sunlight at all times. The open views on this high floor are breathtaking, regardless of the time of day. The generously sized bedroom allows for queen or king size bed, nightstands and dresser and offers a substantial closet with custom shelving and organizers. The bathroom has been upgraded with new toilet, new vanity, new medicine cabinet, new vanity light, re-glazed tub, and more. Additional details include window treatments, upgraded radiator covers, and through-the-wall air conditioning in the living room and bedroom.

440 East 79th Street is a desirable Upper East Side co-op building located on 79th Street between 1st Avenue and York Avenue. The building offers a warm and friendly environment with one of the most attentive doormen and building staff in the area and live in superintendent. The building’s amenities include the newly reimagined and renovated rooftop deck and garden which is surely one of the premier decks on the upper east side, updated gym (located in basement), newly renovated basement, attached building garage, full-size laundry room and common storage. Pet friendly, financially healthy co-op with stable and reasonable maintenance (only 2% increase in maintenance for the 2024 year). Short walk away from Carl Schurz Park, the East River Promenade, Agata & Valentina, and NYC’s best restaurants. Building allows pied-a-terre, co-purchasing, and gifting. No Flip Tax.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Pantry Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Storage Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Stories 17
Structure None

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,726/mo
Original Price $675,000
Sale Price $565,000
Previous Price $625,000

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

329

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,426

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

33

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

35

Median Sale Price

$1.39M

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440 E 79th Street #14-G, Upper East Side, New York County • Near First Avenue/York Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10970962
First Listed: 4/25/2024
On Market: 2/1/2024
Price Changed: 6/17/2024
Closed: 10/16/2024
Contract Date: 2/1/2024

Listing Courtesy of SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC - Samuel Horowitz

Listing Contact: (516) 314-7788

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