Closed For Sale • Co-op

$680,000

161 E 79TH Street #1RW

Upper East Side, Manhattan

161 East 79 Street

MLS® #RLS10766282

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1916

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2

Bathrooms 1

Year Built 1916

Ownership Co-op

Maintenance $2,416/mo

Neighborhood Upper East Side

Floor 1 of 12

Property Highlights

• Exposure: North facing
• Style: Prewar architecture
• Character: Pre-war building (1916)

Property Details

Type Co-op

Ownership Stock Cooperative

Total Rooms 4

Baths 1 Full

Floor 1 of 12

Exposure North

Pets Yes

Cross Street LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE

Year Built 1916

Architectural Style Prewar

Parcel # 1508-0024-00161-000-00001RW

Description

BACK ON THE MARKET! Looking for a real two bedroom in a prime Upper East Side prewar building for the price of a one bedroom? This is your apartment! This this extremely charming and quiet apartment has plenty of prewar details including high ceilings, refinished wood floors, and ceiling and base moldings. The living room comfortably fits a dining room table, and it has elegantly designed arched built-ins flanking the windows with a mirrored backsplash, as well as a bar. The windowed kitchen is renovated with all modern appliances, a brand new tiled floor, and plenty of storage. The bathroom is brand new - clean and gorgeous - and the apartment already has a built in washer/dryer hookup which can be vented outside. The apartment has through wall air conditioning. THIS IS NOT A GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT.

161 East 79th Street is a very small full service cooperative conveniently located between Lexington and Third Avenue in close proximity to the subway , several markets, Central Park, and many restaurants and shops. The building features a tasteful lobby, full time doorman, live-in superintendent, central laundry room, storage and bike room. Pets are allowed and pied-a-terres on a case by case basis. 50% financing allowed. 2% flip tax.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building 161 East 79 Street

Total Units 26

Stories 12

Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,416/mo

Original Price $799,000

Sale Price $680,000

Previous Price $715,000

About Upper East Side

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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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321

Median Asking Price

$1.51M

Median $/Sqft

$1,520

Avg Days on Market

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New This Week

25

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

28

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

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161 E 79TH Street #1RW, Upper East Side, New York County • Near LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE

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MLS® ID: RLS10766282

First Listed: 3/14/2018

Price Changed: 6/6/2018

Closed: 4/19/2022

Contract Date: 3/14/2018

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Katharine Tuckerman

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9228

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