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SOLD FOR $3,821,000

· Closed June 16, 2018

161 E 79TH Street #8A
Closed For Sale Condop

$3,821,000

161 E 79TH Street #8A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10485834

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

3

Bedrooms

0.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1915

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Lot Size 6,334 sq ft
Year Built 1915
Ownership Condop
HOA/Common Charges $5,449/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 8 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1915)

Property Details

Type Condop
Ownership Condop
Total Rooms 7
Baths null Full, 1 Half
Floor 8 of 12
Pets Yes
Year Built 1915
Architectural Style Prewar
Lot Size 6,334 sq ft
Parcel # 1508-0024-00161-000-000008A

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 16, 2018 $3,700,000 -
Currently May 6, 2026 $3,821,000 +3.3%

Description

Impeccably renovated, this tasteful and spacious eight-into-seven room apartment is located on a high floor in a full-service pre-war Upper East Side cooperative. An elegant 16-foot gallery welcomes you and separates the apartment. The private wing has 3 large bedrooms along a quiet corridor, while the public wing is dedicated to entertaining and common space. With all major rooms facing South, the apartment boasts an abundance of sunlight throughout the day. The modernized kitchen offers 2"-thick Carrera marble countertops, Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator, wine cooler, Wolf range, Thermador dishwasher, and an under-counter water filtration system and chilling tank. An in-wall iPad controls the apartment's audio system while dual-level halogen units provide perfect task and mood lighting. Off the kitchen, there is a dedicated laundry area with new LG washer and dryer and ample pantry storage. The home also features a home office and a new powder room. The expansive corner master suite has custom closets and an en suite 5-fixture Waterworks and marble bathroom replete with radiant heated marble floors and anti-fogging vanities. There are two additional bedrooms, each with custom closets, built-in desks, drawers and cabinets, which share a full bath off the hallway. Finished to the highest standards and perfect for large-scale entertaining, the entire apartment, with new walnut stained hardwood floors, features all-new multi-zone audio, video, and Internet wiring, in-wall flush-mounted speakers and subwoofers, and in-wall control panels in each room. 161 East 79th Street is a 1915 full-service pre-war, pet-friendly building, located just minutes from Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and some of the greatest restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment in Manhattan.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 24
Stories 12
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $5,449/mo
Original Price $3,700,000
Sale Price $3,821,000

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

339

Median Asking Price

$1.79M

Median $/Sqft

$1,563

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

17

Price Reduced

29%

Sold (30 Days)

41

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

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161 E 79TH Street #8A, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1
Floor Plan 2

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R4A
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $107,400
Land Value: $21,000
Exemptions: $1,420

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

Lot Area: 2,870 SF
Building Area: 1,552 SF
Built FAR: 0.54
Allowed FAR: 1

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 common charges are $5,449 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1915, making it approximately 111 years old.

This listing is a condop, a hybrid structure where the building is legally a co-op but individual units are sold with greater flexibility, often including subletting rights similar to condos.

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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MLS® ID: RLS10485834
First Listed: 6/16/2018
Closed: 6/16/2018
Contract Date: 2/23/2015

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. - Jeremy V. Stein

Listing Contact: (917) 854-4411

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