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SOLD FOR $975,000

· Closed March 12, 2019

229 E 79TH Street #7C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$975,000

229 E 79TH Street #7C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10428045

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1930
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,039/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1930)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Exposure East,North,South
Pets Yes
Year Built 1930
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1525-0015-00229-000-000007C

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Aug 17, 2018 $1,395,000 -
Price Reduced Oct 24, 2018 $1,125,000 -19.4%
Currently Apr 28, 2026 $975,000 -13.3%

Description


About the Residence: Move right into this quiet, sun filled triple-mint prewar 2 bedroom/1 bath home in the heart of the Upper East Side. The residence was completely gutted in 2018. This high floor residence has new double paned glass windows that give you open northern, southern, and eastern exposures of the New York City skyline. Fully renovated kitchen with new cabinets and countertops equipped with brand new appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer with icemaker, Wolf gas range and hood, Miele dishwasher, and GE microwave. There are new door casings, doorjambs, doors and moldings. New 8" wide oak floors throughout. All new plumbing to the risers. All new electrical panel and electrical wiring throughout the entire apartment. The bathroom has been tastefully remodeled with new tiles, Barber Wilson exposed shower body with handheld sprayer and bathroom sink faucet, TOTO bathtub, pedestal sink and toilet. New Friedrich window air conditioner. New LED recessed lighting and light fixtures. Six closets in the apartment.

About the Building: 229 East 79th Street is a landmark quality prewar co-op building built in 1930. The apartments have pre-war style layouts with large rooms, high ceilings and oak-striped floors. Each apartment has a true entry foyer and a windowed eat-in kitchen or true dining room. 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and classic 6 (2 bedrooms + small 3rd bedroom) on each floor. There are only 6 apartments per floor and 16 floors. There is a lovely landscaped roof garden open yearlong. The building is a full-service, round-the-clock doorman building. There is 24/7 surveillance of the entire building, sidewalk and street.The building is pet-friendly and includes a landscaped roof garden, storage and bicycle room. 2% flip tax paid by the seller. 70% financing allowed. Verizon FiOS and RCN Cable available. Proximity to 2nd Avenue "Q" and Lexington Avenue "6" subways, buses, Central Park, restaurants, museums and schools make this the perfect home!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building null
Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 85
Stories 16
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,039/mo
Original Price $1,395,000
Sale Price $975,000
Previous Price $1,125,000

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

344

Median Asking Price

$1.63M

Median $/Sqft

$1,560

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

36

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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229 E 79TH Street #7C, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1930
Year Built
96 years old
15
Floors
83
Residential Units
R10A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $12,685,500
Land Value: $1,174,500
Exemptions: $27,480

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

Lot Area: 10,490 SF
Building Area: 106,905 SF
Built FAR: 10.19
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 $2,039 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1930, making it approximately 96 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.

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: RLS10428045
First Listed: 8/17/2018
Price Changed: 10/24/2018
Closed: 3/12/2019
Contract Date: 8/17/2018

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Ruben D Perez

Listing Contact: (212) 906-0500

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