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SOLD FOR $815,000

· Closed September 28, 2019

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

$815,000

440 E 79th Street #5-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10558808

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1955

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1955
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,580/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Climate Control: Wall Units
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 17
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street First Avenue/York Avenue
Year Built 1955
Parking Garage Available
Block/Lot 1473/18

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 1, 2019 $815,000 -
Currently Apr 26, 2026 $815,000 -

Description

SPONSOR UNIT ? No Formal Board Approval


Fully renovated and reimagined Junior 4


Be the first to live in this fully gut renovated home. Your sprawling living area can comfortably accommodate your entertainment and dining needs. You have new wood flooring throughout along with oversized windows which provide fantastic light. The brand new kitchen has been opened up with a 'pass-through', perfect for entertaining, to your living room. There is a massive king sized master bedroom with two closets, a bonus room/nursery/home office, as well as a stunning marble bathroom.


440 East 79th Street is a full service co-op building with a 24 hour doorman, elevator, and live-in resident manager. Additional amenities include a landscaped and furnished roof deck with panoramic views, fitness center, bike room, laundry room, and on-site parking garage. John Jay and Carl Shurz Parks are only a few blocks away.


75% max financing. No storage but one trunk per apartment allowed in the basement. W/D not permitted in the unit.


Purchaser pays city and state transfer tax.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Pantry Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,580/mo
Sale Price $815,000

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

339

Median Asking Price

$1.57M

Median $/Sqft

$1,560

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R3X
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $84,660
Land Value: $17,400
Exemptions: $1,420

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

Lot Area: 3,500 SF
Building Area: 1,880 SF
Built FAR: 0.54
Allowed FAR: 0.75

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 $1,580 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 1955, making it approximately 71 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: RLS10558808
First Listed: 5/1/2019
Closed: 9/28/2019
Contract Date: 5/1/2019

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Daniel Karp

Listing Contact: (914) 806-4159

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