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SOLD FOR $975,000

· Closed May 16, 2023

120 E 79th Street #12-C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$975,000

120 E 79th Street #12-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10850312

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1943

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1943
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,061/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 12 of 19

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: North,South,West facing
  • Outdoor Space: Balcony

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 12 of 19
View City
Exposure North,South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street Park Avenue/Lexington Avenue
Year Built 1943
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1413/64

Description

Prime Balconied Perch by Park Avenue

Looking out from your private balcony, you peer West over Park Avenue, and you see nearby Central Park. You gaze East and see all the way to the river. Big skies soar above, the conveniences of your super prime location surround you in every direction, and the home boasting your balcony lives largely.

Unfolding here is a comfortable, easy-living residence that is ready for you to write its next chapter. All of the good elements are here: a big, bright living room (w/balcony access), a dining gallery, a sizable windowed kitchen, a large, corner primary bedroom overlooking the private balcony and served by a windowed bath and a well-scaled, sunshiny, South-facing guest bedroom suite with its own sweet en suite bath.

With high, beamed ceilings above, and hardwood floors underfoot, this bright, feel-good home offers three exposures, an impressive scale, good closet space, and a easy living vibe throughout not to mention the private balcony.

Ideally perched in the coveted C-line, this ready-for-your-vision residence enjoys all the benefits of its full service, pet and pied-a-terre friendly building. With round-the-clock staff, a resident superintendent, common garden, fitness, bike and laundry rooms, life here is effortless and convenient.

Nearby is every area cultural, art, dining, shopping, and fitness destination world-class institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Frick Collection, Madison Avenue shops, and Central Park are all a stone's throw from this home, and and a plethora of easy transportation options abound.

Here's your unique chance to create a marvelous home in a prized area a balconied beauty with a trophy location. Here is your heart-warming opportunity in the heart of it all.

(2% flip tax paid by buyer)

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Entrance Foyer Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Garden Balcony Balcony

Building Information

Stories 19
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,061/mo
Sale Price $975,000
Previous Price $1,145,000

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

318

Median Asking Price

$1.32M

Median $/Sqft

$1,479

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

12

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

31

Median Sale Price

$1.42M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/29/26, 11:56 PM EST

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120 E 79th Street #12-C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Park Avenue/Lexington Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10850312
First Listed: 9/29/2022
Price Changed: 5/17/2023
Closed: 5/16/2023
Contract Date: 5/28/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Brian Lewis

Listing Contact: (646) 228-7241

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