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· Closed July 15, 2025

440 E 79th Street #7-E
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,132,500

$871 per sq ft

440 E 79th Street #7-E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20005112

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Listing by SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,300

Sq. Ft.

1955

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,300 sq ft
Year Built 1955
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,561/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 7 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North,West facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 7 of 17
Exposure East,North,West
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street First Avenue/York Avenue
Year Built 1955
Living Area 1,300 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type None
Block/Lot 1473/18

Description

Generously sized and well-priced Upper East Side 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom for sale. Measured at 1,300 square feet on the 7th floor spread across a versatile floor plan with the ease of creating a third bedroom or home office, if so desired. The current floor plan is highlighted by 2 full bathrooms (both have been updated, one with a tub and one with a standing shower), a renovated galley kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, shaker style cabinets, and an east-facing window, formal living room, designated dining area, oversized primary suite with double exposure and 7 total closets throughout. Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful pantry and storage closet. This apartment overlooks 79th Street and benefits from morning light and daytime reflective light while the bedroom has an additional window to the west towards 1st avenue and 79th street. Additional details include: parquet floors, window treatments, and through the wall air conditioning. The apartment has recently been upgraded and freshly repainted. Move right in.

440 East 79th Street is a desirable Upper East Side co-op building located on 79th Street between 1st Avenue and York Avenue. The building offers a warm and friendly environment with one of the most attentive doormen and building staff in the area and live in superintendent. The building’s amenities include the newly reimagined and renovated rooftop deck and garden which is surely one of the premier decks on the upper east side, updated gym (located in basement), newly renovated basement, attached building garage, full-size laundry room and common storage. Pet friendly, financially sound co-op with stable maintenance (only 3% increase for 2025). Short walk away from Carl Schurz Park, the East River Promenade, Agata & Valentina, and NYC’s best restaurants. Building allows pied-a-terre, co-purchasing, and gifting. No Flip Tax in this financially sound co-op.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Pantry Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Storage Building Roof Deck

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Stories 17
Structure None

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,561/mo
Original Price $1,140,000
Sale Price $1,132,500
Previous Price $1,140,000

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

328

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,525

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

32

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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440 E 79th Street #7-E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near First Avenue/York Avenue

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Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS20005112
First Listed: 2/25/2025
On Market: 2/25/2025
Price Changed: 7/15/2025
Closed: 7/15/2025
Contract Date: 2/25/2025

Listing Courtesy of SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC - Samuel Horowitz

Listing Contact: (516) 314-7788

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