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· Closed November 24, 2021

229 E 79th Street #10-C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,050,000

229 E 79th Street #10-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10737897

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Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1930
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,313/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 10 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 10 of 15
View City
Exposure East,North,South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Third Avenue/Second Avenue
Year Built 1930
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1525/15

Description

An Elegant HomePlus Hidden Home Office! Southern sunlight floods this two-bedroom, one-bath, 10th floor, impeccably renovated apartment. Open southern, northern and eastern views highlight the crown moldings, high beamed ceilings, and pristine walnut-stained oak floors. Among important extras are through-wall air conditioning, ceiling fans, copious hanging, shelf and drawer storage, and in the larger bedroom, an elegantly disguised built-in home office wall, featuring hidden file drawers, printer roll-out shelving, and table top prepared for computer and/or TV wiring. The elegant entrance foyer leads into the living room, with its southern city views, and continues into the windowed dining area, which has custom display and storage cabinetry. The adjacent kitchen has granite countertops, classic white glass-door cabinets, mirrored splash-backs and extensive storage. The windowed bathroom is renovated with a marble-topped vanity. Both bedrooms are spacious and have open views. Both have custom built-in closets, through-wall McQuay heat/air conditioner units, and overhead fans. The sun-filled larger bedroom fits a king- or queen-sized bed. The second bedroom fits a double or twin bed. 229 East 79th Street is a prewar co-op built in 1930 with strong financials. There are 4 apartments on the 10th floor, cheerful 24-hour doormen, a resident super and a lovely furnished and landscaped roof garden with WiFi for residents. 229 East 79th Street allows pied--terres on a case-by-basis and allows pets with Board approval. Financing is allowed up to 70% and there's a flip tax of 2%. Verizon FiOS, Spectrum and RCN Cable are available. There's a renovated laundry room, storage bins available for a nominal monthly fee, and bicycle room (no charge). Enjoy the new 2nd Avenue "Q" and Lexington Avenue 6 subways, adjacent buses, Central Park, Museum Mile, local restaurants, and more.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Common Area New Windows

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Stories 15
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,313/mo
Sale Price $1,050,000
Previous Price $1,100,000

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

324

Median Asking Price

$1.45M

Median $/Sqft

$1,513

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

37

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.48M

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229 E 79th Street #10-C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue/Second Avenue

MLS® ID: RLS10737897
First Listed: 8/19/2021
Price Changed: 11/24/2021
Closed: 11/24/2021
Contract Date: 8/19/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Cyrilla Layland

Listing Contact: (917) 650-5829

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