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SOLD FOR $627,500

· Closed July 10, 2023

505 E 79TH Street #4J
Closed For Sale Co-op

$627,500

505 E 79TH Street #4J

Upper East Side, Manhattan

East River House

MLS® #RLS10865732

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1963

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1963
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,328/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 4 of 19

Property Highlights

  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 4 of 19
Pets Yes
Cross Street YORK AVENUE and EAST END AVENUE
Year Built 1963
Parking Garage Available

Description

Oversized split 2 bedroom offering plenty of privacy.
Elongated eat in kitchen with double windows to let the sun shine in.
Plenty of closets including a walk-in and huge pantry closet where a washer and dryer can be installed with board approval.
Apt 4J offers northern and eastern exposures and is PRICED TO SELL IN ORIGINAL CONDITION
The master bedroom easily accommodates a king size bed along with your bedroom furniture.
The second bedroom faces east and is sunny and bright. It functions perfectly as a guest room, nursery or formal dining room.

New Building Improvements (all undertaken with no assessments).
New boiler, state-of-the-art, energy efficient (2015)
New common hallway renovation (2017)
New elevator-cab interiors installed (2017)
New laundry room washers and dryers (2019)
New elevator mechanical system (2020)
New cooling tower (2021)
New intercom (2021)
New lobby and mailroom (2021)

Guarantors, gifting and co-purchasing are allowed with Board Approval.
It has a 24-hour attended garage.
One dog is permitted with Board Approval.

Building Information

Building East River House
Total Units 209
Stories 19

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,328/mo
Original Price $699,000
Sale Price $627,500
Previous Price $675,000

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

319

Median Asking Price

$1.32M

Median $/Sqft

$1,426

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

17

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

31

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

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505 E 79TH Street #4J, Upper East Side, New York County • Near YORK AVENUE and EAST END AVENUE

MLS® ID: RLS10865732
First Listed: 9/13/2022
Price Changed: 7/12/2023
Closed: 7/10/2023
Contract Date: 2/24/2022

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Shawn Cook

Listing Contact: (646) 504-5650

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