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440 E 79th Street #8GH/9H
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,995,000

$1,078 per sq ft

440 E 79th Street #8GH/9H

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20044783

RLS at REBNY

Listing by SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

1,850

Sq. Ft.

1955

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 1,850 sq ft
Year Built 1955
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $4,551/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 9 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 3 Full
Floor 9 of 17
View City
Exposure South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street First Avenue/York Avenue
Year Built 1955
Living Area 1,850 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type None
Block/Lot 1473/18

Description

One-of-its-kind triple combination 3-Bedroom at 440 East 79th Street. 8GH/9H spans 2 floors on the south side of the building. Comprised of approximately 1850 SF, the apartment features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a custom straight staircase bridging the upper and lower levels of the apartment. The expanded kitchen is the focal point of the upper level with custom cabinets, island, high end appliances, and useful storage. Dining and living space flow seamlessly from the open kitchen. At the entry of the 9th floor is a custom closet system for coats and storage (similar system also located on the 8th floor). The apartment’s lower level offers sleeping quarters with 3 generously sized and unique bedrooms. Adjacent to the first bedrooms is a breakfast bar with sink and refrigerator perfect for morning coffee and/or evening tea. The en-suite primary bedroom is outfitted with a full wall custom closet system configured for the hanging and folding of garments. The spa-like en-suite bathroom has been expanded and is nearly twice the size of the standard bathroom at 440 East 79th Street. The primary bedroom additionally features 2 workstations for the ideal work from home scenario. Each room in the apartment is highlighted by open views, and southern sunlight (and it is the only 3-Bedroom with true southern exposure in every room). Additional highlights include: European white oak flooring, custom window sill built-ins, lighting plan with dimmer switches, recessed lighting, hallway bookshelf system, and custom Crystalia glass door. A piece of real estate art, Apartment 8GH/9H is readily available for the discernible upper east side buyer.

440 East 79th Street is a desirable Upper East Side co-op building located on 79th Street between 1st Avenue and York Avenue. The building offers a warm and friendly environment with one of the most attentive doormen and building staff in the area and live in superintendent. The building’s amenities include the newly reimagined and renovated rooftop deck and garden which is surely one of the premier decks on the upper east side, updated gym (located in basement), newly renovated basement, attached building garage, full-size laundry room and common storage. Pet friendly, financially sound co-op with stable maintenance (only 3% increase for 2025). Short walk away from Carl Schurz Park, the East River Promenade, Agata & Valentina, and NYC’s best restaurants. Building allows pied-a-terre, co-purchasing, and gifting. No Flip Tax in this financially sound co-op.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Storage Building Roof Deck

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Stories 17
Structure None

Financial Details

Maintenance $4,551/mo
Sale Price $1,995,000

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

329

Median Asking Price

$1.32M

Median $/Sqft

$1,512

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

32

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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440 E 79th Street #8GH/9H, Upper East Side, New York County • Near First Avenue/York Avenue

MLS® ID: RLS20044783
First Listed: 8/28/2025
On Market: 5/15/2025
Price Changed: 8/28/2025
Closed: 8/27/2025
Contract Date: 5/15/2025

Listing Courtesy of SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC - Samuel Horowitz

Listing Contact: (516) 314-7788

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