Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

SOLD FOR $1,100,000

· Closed August 3, 2023

229 E 79th Street #8-F
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,100,000

229 E 79th Street #8-F

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10873980

RLS at REBNY

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 $2,444/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 8 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 8 of 15
Exposure East
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Third Avenue/Second Avenue
Year Built 1930
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1525/15

Description

THE APARTMENT Apartment 8F is a sophisticated two bedroom, one bathroom with high ceilings and charming prewar details. The gracious apartment features an elegant entryway with a large coat closet, large storage closet, utility closet, and ample space to hang artwork. The main living area features a living room with open exposures to the North, a customized dining area that can seat six, access to the chef's kitchen plus a bonus office nook with window where one can comfortably work from home. The kitchen is outfitted with full-size, modern appliances, marble countertops, and ample storage throughout. The primary bedroom features open exposures to the North plus a generous closet outfitted by California Closets. The secondary bedroom also has a large closet outfitted by California Closets. The bedrooms share a recently renovated bathroom with marble floors. THE BUILDING Built in 1930, 229 East 79th Street is a full service, prewar co-op. There is a full time door attendant and live-in super. There is a beautiful roof deck that is open throughout the year. There is laundry in the building and bicycle storage in the basement. Pied a terre and guarantors are permitted on a case by case basis. The building permits financing up to 70% of the purchase price. Please note that there is a 2% building transfer tax.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Stories 15
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,444/mo
Sale Price $1,100,000
Previous 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

View Neighborhood

Active Listings

321

Median Asking Price

$1.32M

Median $/Sqft

$1,427

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

17

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/28/26, 7:38 PM EST

Similar Listings in Upper East Side

View All

Location

Loading map...

229 E 79th Street #8-F, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue/Second Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10873980
First Listed: 4/20/2023
Price Changed: 8/3/2023
Closed: 8/3/2023
Contract Date: 4/20/2023

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Daniel Kessler

Listing Contact: (917) 455-5191

Listing information for certain New York City properties provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York's Residential Listing Service (the "RLS"). The information contained in this listing has not been verified by the RLS and should be verified by the consumer. The listing information provided here is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Retransmission, redistribution or copying of this listing information is strictly prohibited except in connection with a consumer's consideration of the purchase and/or sale of an individual property. This listing information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., all rights reserved. This advertisement does not suggest that the broker has a listing in this property or properties or that any property is currently available.

Broker Commission Disclosure: Broker commissions are not set by law and are fully negotiable.

Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

RLS at REBNY

RLS Data display by Keller Williams NYC. Data last updated on 3/28/2026 at 11:38 PM UTC

Buying a Co-op? Start Here

Co-op vs. Condo: Which Is Right for You?

Ownership structure, board approval, financing: the full comparison.

Read article

HDFC Co-ops: Complete Guide

Income limits, resale caps, and how to qualify for affordable co-ops.

Read article

NYC Mansion Tax: 2026 Guide

How the tiered mansion tax works for purchases over $1M.

Read article

NYC Real Estate Market Report 2026

Data-driven analysis of prices, inventory, and trends across NYC.

Read article

Interested in this property?

Get a response within 2 hours

Your info is secure and never shared.

View Active Listings Call Milton