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SOLD FOR $1,095,000

· Closed December 8, 2020

440 E 79TH Street #17KL
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,095,000

440 E 79TH Street #17KL

Upper East Side, Manhattan

Gregory House

MLS® #RLS10602608

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Kleier Residential Inc

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1955

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1955
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,883/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 17 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 17 of 17
Pets Yes
Cross Street First Avenue/York Avenue
Year Built 1955
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1473-0018-00440-000-00017KL

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 5, 2019 $1,350,000 -
Currently Apr 21, 2026 $1,095,000 -18.9%

Description

TOP FLOOR CONVERTIBLE THREE BEDROOM WITH VIEWS

This 17th floor sun-flooded home has open Southern exposures with panoramic East to West city views of iconic Manhattan buildings such as the Chrysler. The oversized living room is perfectly situated off a lovely entrance foyer and has a separate dining area that can easily serve as a third bedroom or office. The coveted split bedroom layout offers an enormous master suite with East River and South views, an ensuite bath with dressing room and a home office. The second master sized bedroom features open Southern views and an adjacent bath that also serves as a guest bath.

Additional details include hardwood floors, through the wall air conditioning and fantastic closets.

The Gregory House is a full-service cooperative with a doorman, beautifully furnished roof deck, gym, bicycle room, laundry facility and parking onsite with direct building access. Pets are permitted up to 60 pounds and pied-a-terres & co-purchasing are allowed on a case by case basis. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side, shareholders covet their proximity to Carl Schurz Park, East River Esplanade as well as some of the neighborhood's finest schools and restaurants.

This apartment is virtually staged.

Building Information

Building Gregory House
Total Units 219
Stories 17

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,883/mo
Original Price $1,350,000
Sale Price $1,095,000

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

331

Median Asking Price

$1.61M

Median $/Sqft

$1,560

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

20

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/21/26, 12:04 PM EST

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440 E 79TH Street #17KL, Upper East Side, New York County • Near First Avenue/York Avenue

Floor Plans

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $2,883 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 1955, making it approximately 71 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: RLS10602608
First Listed: 11/5/2019
Closed: 12/8/2020
Contract Date: 11/5/2019

Listing Courtesy of Kleier Residential Inc - Samantha Forbes

Listing Contact: (212) 970-3200

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