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SOLD FOR $1,165,000

· Closed September 20, 2018

240 E 79TH Street #11B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,165,000

240 E 79TH Street #11B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10441038

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1929

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1929
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,269/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 11 of 16

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 11 of 16
Exposure North,South,West
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE
Year Built 1929
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1433-0031-00240-000-000011B

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 13, 2018 $1,165,000 -
Currently May 3, 2026 $1,165,000 -

Description

This is the perfect prewar two bedroom and two-bathroom home you have been waiting for on a high floor filled with sunlight, open city views and prewar details. Enter a charming lobby and arrive on the 11th floor where apartment 11B shares the landing with only three other homes. A grand foyer and 9-6 high ceilings greet you in this marvelous open space. The foyer is large enough to accommodate a dining table, perhaps a library or home office. Then step into the gracious living room with a wall of windows. This lovely room is filled with light and character.The kitchen and breakfast room offer a lifestyle choice. Either maintain them as separate rooms or create one large eat-in kitchen with two oversized windows. One can really create a dream kitchen and dining experience. Both bedrooms have excellent proportions, great closet space and streaming light from large windows. The en-suite full bath has a wonderful stall shower and sunlight from the window. The larger bathroom also has great light from it's window and has a bathtub/shower and is a great size. The apartment has spectacular closet space and three exposures. If you want a light-filled prewar home with open views, 9'-6" high ceilings, over sized rooms, a cooks eat- in kitchen, amazing closet space in a full service building- this is your home. 240 East 79th Street is an established cooperative with full-time door staff and resident manager. Built in 1929 with sixteen floors and sixty-three residences located between Second and Third Avenue on the renown seventy-ninth street.The Art Deco style entry is clad with terra-cotta, green tile accents and inlaid marble.The neighborhood is so convenient with numerous restaurants and neighborhood services, gourmet grocers, boutiques and easy access to the enviable Q train. Co-purchasing and pied a terres are permitted.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Eat In Kitchen Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 66
Stories 16
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,269/mo
Sale Price $1,165,000

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

338

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,536

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

36

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

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240 E 79TH Street #11B, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1929
Year Built
97 years old
16
Floors
64
Residential Units
R10A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $7,360,650
Land Value: $976,500
Exemptions: $85,327

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

Lot Area: 6,206 SF
Building Area: 63,488 SF
Built FAR: 10.23
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 $2,269 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1929, making it approximately 97 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: RLS10441038
First Listed: 6/13/2018
Closed: 9/20/2018
Contract Date: 6/13/2018

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Amy Katcher

Listing Contact: (917) 678-4719

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