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440 E 79th Street #16-A
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$750,000

$938 per sq ft

440 E 79th Street #16-A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20083114

RLS at REBNY

Listing by SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

800

Sq. Ft.

1955

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 800 sq ft
Year Built 1955
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,957/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 16 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 16 of 17
View City
Exposure East,North,South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street First Avenue/York Avenue
Year Built 1955
Living Area 800 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type None
Parcel # 1473-0018-00440-000-000016A
Block/Lot 1473/0018

Description

This elegant fully renovated corner residence in the Upper East Side offers a move-in ready lifestyle. Upon entry, you’re welcomed by a charming foyer. Just off the foyer, the thoughtfully renovated galley kitchen features full-sized stainless steel appliances including a cooktop and oven, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. The expansive living room (largest in the building) features oversized windows with northern exposure that clear the neighboring building across 79th Street. Adjacent to the living room is a useful designated dining area that comfortably fits a table large enough to accommodate 6 seats. The windowed hallway lined with custom, sleek storage cabinetry leads to the bedroom, where south-facing exposures showcase sweeping, panoramic Manhattan views. The bedroom comfortably fits queen or king size bedroom set. A fully renovated bathroom is conveniently located off the hallway. Storage is exceptional throughout, with four closets in total including a walk-in closet in the bedroom, two additional hallway closets, and a foyer closet. Additional details include: hardwood floors, custom radiator covers, and through-wall air conditioning.

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 sound co-op with stable maintenance and no assessments. 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 in this financially astute co-op.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Entrance Foyer Common Area New Windows

Exterior Features

Building Storage Building Roof Deck

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Stories 17
Structure None

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,957/mo

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

324

Median Asking Price

$1.38M

Median $/Sqft

$1,516

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

37

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

31

Median Sale Price

$1.46M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/11/26, 5:15 PM EST

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440 E 79th Street #16-A, Upper East Side, New York County • Near First Avenue/York Avenue

MLS® ID: RLS20083114
First Listed: 4/10/2026
On Market: 4/10/2026
Price Changed: 4/10/2026
Contract Date: 4/10/2026

Listing Courtesy of SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC - Samuel Horowitz

Listing Contact: (516) 314-7788

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