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SOLD FOR $905,000

Listed at $999,000 · Sold 9.4% below asking · Closed March 22, 2021

229 E 79TH Street #8C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$999,000

$951 per sq ft

229 E 79TH Street #8C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

229 EAST 79 LIMITED

MLS® #RLS10615001

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

1,050

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 1,050 sq ft
Year Built 1930
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,178.08/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 8 of 15

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 1 Full
Floor 8 of 15
View City
Exposure North,South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Third Avenue & Second Avenue
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,050 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1525-0015-00229-000-000008C

Description

** Showings By Appointment - Available 7 Days A Week ** NOW UNDER $1M - Asking $999,000 SOUTHERN EXPOSURE HIGH-FLOOR PRE-WAR, 2 TRUE BRs with gracious and spacious layout with sunny open views of the city skyline! Through Wall Heat/AC units - no window units! - Extra large foyer with deep closet large enough for a double wide carriage, coats and more! - Bright -Direct Sun-Filled Living Room over 22' long dining & living area which fits an over-sized sofa, chairs or a sectional plus large dining table if you please! - Renovated Chef's Eat-in Kitchen with Sub-zero fridge, new GE oven with overhead microwave, dishwasher, ample granite counter tops for appliances and preparing meals, cherry-wood & glass cabinets with thoughtful storage. - Area for Eat-in or Home office - fits table & chairs - and has a built-in cabinet system for extra storage or as a roomy home office. - South facing King-sized Master Bedroom easily fits a king bed, desk, sitting chair and has two floor-to-ceiling fitted closets with all day southern sunshine streaming in. - TRUE 2nd bedroom fits 2 twins or a queen bed and is beautifully designed with classic built-in's for books, hanging, drawers and storage. - Windowed renovated bathroom with marble tile and glass enclosed deep tub/shower - classic pedestal sink. - Pre-war details throughout this stunning apartment include 9'3' beamed ceilings, pristine oak stripped floors, classic crown & picture moldings. - Already installed through wall HEAT/AC McQUAY units. - Custom designed floor-to-ceiling closets in both Bedrooms by LITTLE WOLF CABINET CRAFTERS 229 East 79th Street is an elegant building with renovated hallways, newly installed elevators and only 6 apartments per floor (4 on the 8th floor). 24-hour Doormen hand you packages and dry cleaning as you enter with 2 package rooms in the lobby. This elegant building brings mail and more to your door! Live-in resident manager and handyman. Pets are welcome - dogs with Board approval. There's a large, renovated central laundry room, bike room and storage bins (waiting list and small fee). Enjoy a WiFi enabled furnished & landscaped roof terrace with tables and chairs to soak in the sun and view the city skyline. Verizon FiOS (installed in 8C), Spectrum or RCN cable internet also available. 30% down and up to 70% financing allowed. Welcome home!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Eat In Kitchen 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 $2,178.08/mo
Original Price $1,100,000
Sale Price $905,000

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

332

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,525

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

28

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/18/26, 11:45 AM EST

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229 E 79TH Street #8C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue & Second Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10615001
First Listed: 2/20/2020
Closed: 3/22/2021
Contract Date: 3/4/2020

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Cindy Plehn

Listing Contact: (917) 359-1815

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