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SOLD FOR $1,295,000

· Closed September 21, 2018

501 E 79TH Street #9E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,295,000

501 E 79TH Street #9E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

York Towers

MLS® #RLS10441380

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1960

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1960
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,262.62/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 9 of 20

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South,West facing
  • Climate Control: Other
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 9 of 20
Exposure North,South,West
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Cross Street York Avenue & East End Avenue
Year Built 1960
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1576-0001-00501-000-00002EF

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 29, 2018 $1,295,000 -
Currently May 3, 2026 $1,295,000 -

Description

This over-sized 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment offers amazing space, an open floor plan and extra large rooms which can easily be converted to a 3 bedroom apartment, with space to spare! The elegant entry hall has tremendous closets and leads into an airy, grand, corner living room/dining room with two large windows. The windowed kitchen has plenty of storage and includes a washer/dryer and a snack bar. The large, sun-filled corner master bedroom has a windowed, en-suite renovated bathroom and fantastic closet space. The second bedroom also offers abundant space and light with a large closet and there is a beautiful second full bathroom. This full-service, luxury co-op has a 24-hour doorman, live-in super and amenities that include a stunningly landscaped roof deck with a grill and amazing city and river views, laundry room and a bike room. Conveniently located near public transportation (as well as a taxi stand to downtown Manhattan), great restaurants and shops, public library and a stones throw from Carl Schurz Park and the East River Promenade. Guarantors and parents buying for kids are allowed. A great benefit, the low maintenance includes all utilities! Pets are welcome.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,262.62/mo
Sale Price $1,295,000

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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501 E 79TH Street #9E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near York Avenue & East End Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1960
Year Built
66 years old
20
Floors
112
Residential Units
R10A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $22,741,650
Land Value: $3,811,500
Exemptions: $231,628

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

Lot Area: 15,451 SF
Building Area: 206,079 SF
Built FAR: 13.34
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 $2,262.62 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 1960, making it approximately 66 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: RLS10441380
First Listed: 5/29/2018
Closed: 9/21/2018
Contract Date: 5/29/2018

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Jennifer M Geller

Listing Contact: (516) 443-9504

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