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SOLD FOR $2,250,000

· Closed May 20, 2021

Closed For Sale Condo

$2,250,000

$1,398 per sq ft

408 E 79TH Street #8C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10650753

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

2

Bedrooms

3

Baths

1,609

Sq. Ft.

2005

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 1,609 sq ft
Lot Size 7,650 sq ft
Year Built 2005
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $2,435/mo
Property Taxes $24,768/yr
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 8 of 20

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Balcony

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 3 Full
Floor 8 of 20
View City
Exposure South
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Year Built 2005
Living Area 1,609 sq ft
Lot Size 7,650 sq ft
Parcel # 1473-1642

Description

Pristine and sophisticated 2 beds/3baths ideally located at the Arcadia, a prominent luxury condominium on the Upper East Side. All rooms of this well-designed 1,609 Sq. Ft. home face South and have open city views framed by floor-to-ceiling windows and Juliet balconies. The sun-filled entertaining area includes a suitable foyer, a flowing living room with elegant custom-built bookshelf and a conveniently separated dining room (optional 3rd bedroom). The kitchen features honed French Blue limestone floors, light oak cabinetry with inset frosted glass panels, black impala granite counters, glass tile backsplash, and top of the line Subzero and Bosch appliances. Just outside of the kitchen is the third bath and a laundry closet with full-size vented washer/dryer. The oversized master bedroom has two walk-in closets, en suite marble bath with double sinks, deep soaking tub, glass shower and radiant heated floors. The large second bedroom is also en suite and has a windowed bath. Additional features include high ceilings, wide hardwood strip floors, custom made bookshelves in both bedrooms and solar shades in the living area, The Arcadia, a boutique condominium built in 2005, was designed by renowned architect Costas Kondylis. It is a full-service building offering 24/7 doorman, concierge, live-in super intendent, state of the art fitness center with yoga studio and massage room. Its residents enjoy the convenience of an elegant library/entertainment suite with catering kitchen, a screening room, a children playroom, a cold storage room and a bike room. In 2018, the building completed a renovation of the lobby and all common areas. Pets up to 75 pounds are welcome. A 24 hours' notice is required for scheduling an appointment.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Entrance Foyer

Exterior Features

Balcony Balcony

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Total Units 53
Stories 20

Financial Details

Common Charges $2,435/mo
RE Taxes $24,768/yr ($2,064/mo)
Original Price $2,500,000
Sale Price $2,250,000

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

333

Median Asking Price

$1.77M

Median $/Sqft

$1,525

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

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408 E 79TH Street #8C, Upper East Side, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS10650753
First Listed: 7/22/2020
Price Changed: 5/20/2021
Closed: 5/20/2021
Contract Date: 7/23/2020

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. - Martine D Capdevielle

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