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SOLD FOR $662,500

· Closed November 5, 2021

440 E 79th Street #17J
Closed For Sale Co-op

$662,500

$849 per sq ft

440 E 79th Street #17J

Upper East Side, Manhattan

The Gregory House

MLS® #RLS10705147

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

780

Sq. Ft.

1956

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 780 sq ft
Year Built 1956
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,865.09/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 17 of 16

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 17 of 16
View City
Exposure South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street 1 AVENUE and YORK AVENUE
Year Built 1956
Living Area 780 sq ft
Parcel # 1473-0018-00440-000-000017J

Description

Don't miss the only Junior-4 - gracious and spacious layout! Sunny with Open Southern Views!

Welcome to this spacious 800 sqft apartment overlooking the New York City skyline! High floor "J" lines are rarely offered.

- The coveted Junior-4 line allows addition of a second bedroom/nursery/office space, or leave it as is and have a designated dining area.
- The kitchen is renovated with bamboo cabinets, full-sized Bosch dishwasher, 24" Avanti stove oven, overhead microwave, Lehberr refrigerator in excellent condition.
- Living room with adjacent dining faces south with a wide wall of closets.
- The bedroom also faces south and has room for a king size bed with double-wide closets.
- There are walls of closet space in the apartment: 2 double-wide closets in 2 hallways bedroom, linen and coat in the foyer. - Through-wall individually controlled Air Conditioner units allow year round control.
- Natural stained wood floors with large parquet.

The building is well-managed and financially sound with a gym, roof-deck, and garage which is accessible from the building. 440 East 79th is a pet friendly (dogs 50 lb. maximum) co-op with 24 hour doorman, live-in superintendent, a gym, and large landscaped roof-deck with magnificent city and river views. It has a large central laundry room, bike room and storage room. 25% down and 75% financing allowed. Limited sublet policy. Washer dryers are not allowed.

The building offers Verizon FiOS and Spectrum cable. The building has a lovely landscaped roof deck and a wonderful place to dine or enjoy the sun. 440 East 79th is a full service, beautifully run building with excellent financials and no flip tax. Easy shopping and restaurants of the Upper East Side abound in this highly walkable neighborhood. The Q train stop is just a few moments away on 83rd and Second avenue, and going east to west is easy on 79th Street.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Information

Building The Gregory House
Total Units 219
Stories 16

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,865.09/mo
Original Price $695,000
Sale Price $662,500
Previous Price $675,000

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

323

Median Asking Price

$1.45M

Median $/Sqft

$1,515

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

37

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.48M

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440 E 79th Street #17J, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 1 AVENUE and YORK AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10705147
First Listed: 3/16/2021
Price Changed: 11/22/2021
Closed: 11/5/2021
Contract Date: 3/16/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Cindy Plehn

Listing Contact: (917) 359-1815

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