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SOLD FOR $1,150,000

· Closed August 26, 2021

229 E 79TH Street #15F
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,150,000

$1,045 per sq ft

229 E 79TH Street #15F

Upper East Side, Manhattan

229 EAST 79 LIMITED

MLS® #RLS10658395

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

1,100

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 1,100 sq ft
Year Built 1930
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,569/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 15 of 15

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 1 Full
Floor 15 of 15
View City
Exposure North,South,West
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Third Avenue & Second Avenue
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,100 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1525-0015-00229-000-000015F

Description

** Open XXX-Mint Renovated Dream Kitchen! + Sunny Open Views! ** ** All Showings By Appointment - Showings Available 7 Days A Week ** - Mint Renovated - Sunny - high floor 2 bedroom, 1 bath with open panoramic city views from this pristine, quiet pre-war co-op. - Elegant details throughout from the pristine oak striped floors. - 9'3" pre-war beamed ceilings, custom closets, built-in cabinetry and the jewel that you are dreaming of for living and entertaining ... a carefully designed open Chef's kitchen with high-end finishes and appliances. - Beautiful foyer with deep closet into the over 22' living room facing north over the city. - Custom designed open kitchen includes a Fisher Paykel French Door refrigerator with in-door water dispenser, Bosch oven, overhead microwave & dishwasher, built-in wine fridge, white lacquer custom interior cabinets, lux quartzite gray marbled countertops, a silver opalescent tiled backsplash and large island. - Adjacent home office area with large desk area and bright west facing window that gleams with evening sun. --- Dining area easily fits a large table and 6 chairs. - Wide living room custom built in bookcases and features windows facing north with unobstructed city skyline views and excellent light. - Expansive master bedroom (11'4 x 16'4) faces north and easily fits a king-sized bed and more with custom designed Linge Roset floor-to-ceiling closets. - Second bedroom (10'6 x 12'10) easily fits 2 twins, a queen bed or can be used as a den and faces south with excellent light. - 30% Down and up to 70% Financing Allowed. - No Assessments! Throughout the apartment are newly painted, skim-coated walls and crisp moldings in perfect condition. The grand entry foyer is over 13' long and there's room for extra storage. The bathroom is classic with subway tile, a cast-iron deep soaking tub and south facing window. 229 East 79th Street is west of 2nd Avenue in an elegant building with renovated hallways, new elevators and only 6 apartments per floor. The 24-hour doormen are thoughtful - handing you packages and dry cleaning as you enter the lobby. This elegant building has a gracious and helpful live-in resident manager and the staff hand delivers mail to your door! Pets are welcome - dogs with Board approval. There's a large, renovated central laundry room, bike room and storage bins (waiting list and fee). Enjoy a WiFi enabled furnished & landscaped roof terrace with tables and chairs to soak in the sun and view the city skyline. Spectrum Cable (installed in 15F), Verizon FiOS or RCN cable & internet also available. 30% down and up to 70% financing allowed. Easy access to the new 2nd Avenue Q Train, the #6 Lexington Avenue subway. Eli's Gourmet, Agata & Valentina, Citarella, Whole Foods, and Fairway grocery stores. Central Park, John Jay Park and Carl Shurz parks are close by. 30% down and up to 70% financing is allowed, guarantors and Pied-a-Terre's on a case-by-case and pets allowed with Board approval. No assessment, 2% Flip Tax. Welcome home! Showings By Appointment!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Den Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Building 229 EAST 79 LIMITED
Total Units 90
Stories 15
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,569/mo
Original Price $1,250,000
Sale Price $1,150,000

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

329

Median Asking Price

$1.77M

Median $/Sqft

$1,533

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

28

Price Reduced

31%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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229 E 79TH Street #15F, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue & Second Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10658395
First Listed: 8/5/2020
Price Changed: 3/3/2021
Closed: 8/26/2021
Contract Date: 8/14/2020

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Cindy Plehn

Listing Contact: (917) 359-1815

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