Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $1,825,000

Listed at $2,100,000 · Sold 13.1% below asking · Closed April 22, 2025

66 E 79TH Street #4N
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,100,000

66 E 79TH Street #4N

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10986280

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1926

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1926
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $6,442/mo
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 4 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Climate Control: Other
  • Character: Pre-war building (1926)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 4 of 15
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1926
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1393-0043-00066-000-000004N
Block/Lot 01393/0043

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 24, 2024 $2,450,000 -
Currently May 28, 2026 $2,100,000 -14.3%

Description

This elegant, masterfully designed pre-war cooperative apartment in one of Manhattan's most distinguished buildings, has lovely north and south exposures. It shares an elevator landing with only one other apartment.

A gracious foyer leads to the spacious square living room/dining room with three large windows, built-in bookcases and fireplace. Also accessed from the foyer are a generously proportioned primary bedroom with huge closets and bathroom en suite and a charming library, currently used as a bedroom; a second bathroom adjoins both bedrooms. The cheerful eat-in kitchen is well-equipped and includes a washer/dryer and large pantry. There is CAC in the bedrooms and thru-wall AC in the kitchen.

Built in 1926 by renowned architects Pleasants Pennington & Albert W. Lewis, 66 E. 79th Street was converted to cooperative in 1986. Featuring 15 stories and only 20 apartments, this boutique, white glove cooperative is less than two blocks to Central Park with proximity to transportation, fine restaurants, shops and museums.

The building offers a 24 hour doorman and live-in resident manager. There is a gym and storage room that transfers with the apartment. Cats and dogs up to 40lbs. are permitted. 2% flip tax is paid by seller. Windows must be replaced within 12 months of closing.


Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Smoke Free Building Other In Unit

Exterior Features

Private Outdoor Space Under60 Sqft

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 20
Stories 15
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $6,442/mo
Original Price $2,450,000
Sale Price $1,825,000
Previous Price $2,450,000

Lenox Hill occupies a residential section of the Upper East Side, defined by proximity to Central Park, major medical institutions (Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, Lenox Hill Hospital), and the Madison Avenue retail corridor. Housing stock ranges from large pre-war cooperatives to modern condominiums with East River and skyline views.

Lenox Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

649

Median Asking Price

$1.40M

Median $/Sqft

$1,461

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

37

Price Reduced

31%

Sold (30 Days)

37

Median Sale Price

$1.21M

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Location

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66 E 79TH Street #4N, Lenox Hill, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1901
Year Built
125 years old
1
Floors
1
Residential Units
R4A
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $62,100
Land Value: $17,580
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,500 SF
Building Area: 1,804 SF
Built FAR: 0.72
Allowed FAR: 1

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 $6,442 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1926, making it approximately 100 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: 25 lbs Pets Allowed,Building Pets Allowed Comments:25 lbs Pets Allowed. 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: RLS10986280
First Listed: 4/24/2024
On Market: 4/24/2024
Price Changed: 12/17/2024
Closed: 4/22/2025
Contract Date: 4/24/2024

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Jane H Cannon

Listing Contact: (212) 396-5855

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