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SOLD FOR $2,275,000

· Closed June 21, 2021

179 E 70th Street #5-A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,275,000

179 E 70th Street #5-A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10703013

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

4

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1959

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 4
Year Built 1959
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $4,449/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 20

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 4 Full
Floor 5 of 20
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Exposure East,North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Lexington Avenue/Third Avenue
Year Built 1959
Block/Lot 1405/33

Description

Enjoy living in this gracious seven-room apartment which features an elegant layout designed for entertaining and living. Enter a large central foyer which flows into an expansive 26'+ living room with south facing views and a separate dining room & kitchen overlooking townhouse gardens and terraces. The three generously sized bedrooms can be accessed through the main foyer and all have ensuite bathrooms. The primary & secondary bedrooms both have south facing city views. The apartment offers ample closet space. A flex room off the kitchen could be easily converted into an office, gym or laundry room plus it has an ensuite bathroom. 179 East 70th is an impeccably run full service coop, with 24 hr. doormen, porters and a live-in resident manager. The building offers a gym, bike room and a storage locker. This is a fabulous opportunity to live near prime shopping, museums, parks and all major transportation. Pets are welcomed. No pied-a-terre's or subletting allowed. 50% financing and there is a 2% flip tax.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Stories 20

Financial Details

Maintenance $4,449/mo
Sale Price $2,275,000

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

331

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,532

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

24

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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179 E 70th Street #5-A, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Lexington Avenue/Third Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10703013
First Listed: 3/5/2021
Price Changed: 6/21/2021
Closed: 6/21/2021
Contract Date: 3/5/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Jamie Seidner

Listing Contact: (917) 597-2241

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