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SOLD FOR $1,440,000

· Closed October 10, 2019

215 E 79TH Street #3A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,440,000

$1,108 per sq ft

215 E 79TH Street #3A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10020664

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,300

Sq. Ft.

1947

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,300 sq ft
Year Built 1947
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,688/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Rooftop

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE
Year Built 1947
Living Area 1,300 sq ft
Parcel # 1525-0009-00215-000-000003A

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 12, 2019 $1,699,000 -
Currently Apr 26, 2026 $1,440,000 -15.2%

Description

Newly renovated rarely available and much desirable two bedroom/two bath apartment is now on the market at the Thornley, an Art Deco building on East 79th Street..This is a spacious sunny southern facing home with a sunken living room, high ceilings, beams, hard wood floors, huge closet space, thru wall A/C's, and designer custom built-ins, all in mint condition. The expansive entry foyer and dining area flow into the gracious living room creating a wonderful space for entertaining and a comfortable life style. Along one wall of the living room is a custom built-in buffet, and track lighting surrounds the entire living room for effective lighting. The large chef's windowed kitchen has been designed with custom cabinets of dark walnut with stainless rimmed smoked glass doors in contrast to the white marbled quartz counters. Included is a wine cooler and all top of then line stainless appliances - Viking, Bosch and Liebner. The huge master bedroom includes two closets, one being a double deep walk-in. All the closets in the apartment have stunning smoked glass French doors.The second bedroom is quite large, with a wall of built-ins, two closets and a large window facing north. Both the master and the guest bathrooms are done in beautiful mosaic tiles, the master including a stall shower in addition to the bathtub. W/D's are allowed with Board approval.This is a full service doorman building with a live-in building manager and a wonderful staff. It offers a roof deck, storage bins, a bike room, is pet friendly, allows pied-a-terres. It is perfectly located close to restaurants, shopping, and transportation, including the new Q train.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Exterior Features

Rooftop

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,688/mo
Original Price $1,699,000
Sale Price $1,440,000

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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Location

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215 E 79TH Street #3A, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1896
Year Built
130 years old
5
Floors
8
Residential Units
R10A
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments Historic District: Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $1,890,900
Land Value: $228,600
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,737 SF
Building Area: 4,468 SF
Built FAR: 2.57
Allowed FAR: 10

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 $2,688 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 1,300 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1947, making it approximately 79 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.

At the current list price of $1,440,000 for 1,300 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,108. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS10020664
First Listed: 6/12/2019
Closed: 10/10/2019
Contract Date: 6/12/2019

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Jerald Carson

Listing Contact: (212) 381-3382

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