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SOLD FOR $1,900,000

· Closed July 16, 2020

179 E 70TH Street #5B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,900,000

179 E 70TH Street #5B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

179 E 70 Corp.

MLS® #RLS10610113

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

3

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1959

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 4 full, 1 half
Year Built 1959
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,973/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 19

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,South facing

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 3 Full, 1 Half
Floor 5 of 19
Exposure East,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE
Year Built 1959
Parcel # 1405-0033-00179-000-000005B

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 7, 2019 $2,295,000 -
Currently Apr 22, 2026 $1,900,000 -17.2%

Description

JUST REDUCED!

Natural light pours through this wonderful corner apartment from its large picture windows that overlook beautiful, tree-lined 70th Street on the prime Upper East Side.

Apartment 5B is a sprawling residence, offering three bedrooms with great light, three and a half bathrooms, a large entertaining living room, a formal dining room, a windowed eat-in kitchen with a washer/dryer, as well as wooden floors and massive closet space throughout.

A gracious entrance gallery flows seamlessly into a grand 24 x 14-foot living room bathed in natural light from the South, overlooking East 70th Street. Adjacent to the living room is the formal dining room, also enjoying beautiful tree-lined street views.

The bedrooms all offer front-facing street views and each has a full en-suite bathroom. The grand corner master suite overlooks Third Avenue and East 70th Street, absorbing light from both the South and East, and the second bedroom faces East, welcoming the morning sun. The third bedroom lies on the West side of the apartment, offering privacy and easy alternative use as a home office or guest room, according to your needs.

179 East 70th Street is a white glove, full service cooperative in the heart of the Upper East Side. There is a new state-of-the-art fitness room, central laundry, bicycle storage and private storage which transfers with the apartment. Dogs under 30 pounds are permitted with Board approval.

This apartment is in estate condition.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Information

Building 179 E 70 Corp.
Total Units 47
Stories 19

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,973/mo
Original Price $2,295,000
Sale Price $1,900,000

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

$1.63M

Median $/Sqft

$1,546

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

22

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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179 E 70TH Street #5B, Upper East Side, New York County • Near LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R3-2
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $92,280
Land Value: $16,680
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,325 SF
Building Area: 2,202 SF
Built FAR: 0.95
Allowed FAR: 0.75

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 $3,973 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 1959, making it approximately 67 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: RLS10610113
First Listed: 7/7/2019
Closed: 7/16/2020
Contract Date: 7/8/2019

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Lisa Lippman

Listing Contact: (212) 588-5606

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