Milton Coste

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(917) 416-7433

SOLD FOR $1,075,000

· Closed March 13, 2026

Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,075,000

229 E 79TH Street #7C

Yorkville, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20060604

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1930
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,520/mo
Neighborhood Yorkville
Floor 7 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Climate Control: Zoned

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 7 of 15
View City
Exposure East,North,South
Cooling Zoned
Pets Yes
Year Built 1930
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1525-0015-00229-000-000007C
Block/Lot 01525/0015

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 19, 2025 $1,075,000 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $1,075,000 -

Description

Welcome to the best of New York City living - Residence 7C at 229 East 79th Street.
A rare offering, this sun-filled, XXX-mint, designer-led renovation is an elegant pre-war 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home featuring open southern views, gracious room proportions, and top-of-the-line finishes throughout. Fully gutted in 2018, the apartment blends timeless pre-war character with modern luxury, offering abundant storage, high ceilings, a chef's kitchen, a beautifully remodeled bathroom, custom lighting, and through-wall heat & air conditioning.

  • Spacious Entry Foyer - An elegant entrance to your beautiful home with two deep floor-to-ceiling closets for storing coats, shoes and gear.
  • Seamless Living, Dining & Kitchen - Tremendous living room fits large sofa, seating, media & large dining table easily fits 6 and wonderful for entertaining and adjacent to the lux open kitchen.
  • Chef's Kitchen - Perfect for cooking and gathering around the great kitchen island with storage on all sides, new cabinetry, new countertops, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, Wolf gas range & hood, Miele dishwasher, GE microwave.
  • Primary Bedroom - King-sized, bright southern exposure, custom floor-to-ceiling closets, space for desk bureaus or reading nook, new through-wall heat & air conditioning provides all year climate control.
  • Second Bedroom - Fits two twins, a queen, or serves as a den/home office, quiet northern exposure with excellent light, custom floor-to-ceiling closet with hanging & drawer space.
  • Renovated Bathroom - Luxury finishes: Barber Wilsons bespoke exposed shower body, handheld sprayer & sink fixtures, Toto bathtub & pedestal sink, floor to ceiling ceramic subway tile.
  • New Elevated Details Throughout - 8" wide oak striped floors, updated electrical panel & wiring, new plumbing to risers, new door casings, doors, doorjambs & moldings. LED recessed lighting & fixtures, double paned windows with motorized blinds from the Shade Store & customized fine mesh screens.
  • Thermostatic Climate Control - operational through your phone to cool or heat before you arrive home.
229 East 79th Street is west of 2nd Avenue in an elegant building with renovated hallways, new elevators and only 6 apartments per floor. The 24-hour doormen are thoughtful - handing you packages and dry cleaning as you enter the lobby. This elegant building has a gracious and helpful live-in resident manager and the staff hand delivers mail to your door! Pets are welcome with Board approval. There's a large, renovated central laundry room, bike room and storage bins (waiting list).

Enjoy the WiFi enabled furnished & landscaped roof terrace with tables and chairs to soak in the sun and view the city skyline. Spectrum, Verizon FiOS or RCN cable & internet available. Up to 70% financing allowed. Easy access to 2nd Avenue Q Train, the #6 Lexington Avenue subway. Eli's Gourmet, Agata & Valentina, Citarella, Whole Foods, and Fairway grocery stores. Central Park, John Jay Park and Carl Shurz parks are close by. Up to 70% financing allowed, Pied-a-Terre's case-by-case and pets allowed with Board approval. Low maintenance, no assessments, 2% Flip Tax. Showings By Appointment Only. Welcome home!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Building Other

Exterior Features

None

Building Amenities

Bike Storage

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Total Units 85
Stories 15
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,520/mo
Sale Price $1,075,000

Yorkville is an accessible section of the Upper East Side that has seen a surge in popularity since the Second Avenue Subway (Q train) opened in 2017. Carl Schurz Park and Gracie Mansion anchor the waterfront edge, with housing options ranging from spacious 3-bedroom cooperatives to modern amenity-rich condominiums.

Yorkville Live Market Data

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Active Listings

180

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,340

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

20

Price Reduced

29%

Sold (30 Days)

27

Median Sale Price

$1.07M

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229 E 79TH Street #7C, Yorkville, New York County

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Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1930
Year Built
96 years old
15
Floors
83
Residential Units
R10A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $12,685,500
Land Value: $1,174,500
Exemptions: $27,480

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

Lot Area: 10,490 SF
Building Area: 106,905 SF
Built FAR: 10.19
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 $2,520 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1930, making it approximately 96 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: with Board Approval,Building Pets Allowed Comments:with Board Approval. 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: RLS20060604
First Listed: 11/19/2025
On Market: 11/19/2025
Price Changed: 11/19/2025
Closed: 3/13/2026
Contract Date: 11/19/2025

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group - Cynthia Plehn

Listing Contact: (917) 359-1815

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Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

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