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SOLD FOR $3,680,000

· Closed March 30, 2026

136 E 79TH Street #7A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$3,680,000

136 E 79TH Street #7A

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20048221

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

4

Bedrooms

3

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $9,120/mo
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 7 of 14

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North facing
  • Fireplace: 1 fireplace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 9
Baths 3 Full
Floor 7 of 14
View City
Exposure East,North
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1928
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1413-0057-00136-000-000007A
Block/Lot 01413/0057

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 12, 2025 $4,250,000 -
Price Reduced Mar 31, 2026 $3,900,000 -8.2%
Currently Apr 27, 2026 $3,680,000 -5.6%

Description

Welcome to 136 East 79th Street, Unit 7A, a stunning and generously sized pre-war cooperative located in the heart of the Upper East Side. This exclusive and elegant residence offers a rare blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience for discerning buyers looking to call one of NYC's most coveted neighborhoods their home.

This expansive 9-room coop, with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, is all about gracious living and entertaining. The apartment is in very good condition and spans an airy and bright layout with north and east exposures, making it a sun-drenched sanctuary. The expansive living room, with two stunning floor-to-ceiling windows and a wood-burning fireplace, connects seamlessly to an inviting library, and a generous dining room ideal for entertaining.

The large eat -in-kitchen ideally designed for the serious cook, features custom cabinetry, marble countertops, two dishwashers, double Viking ovens and a six burner cook top. On either side of the Kitchen are a laundry room with large side by side washer/ dryer and a pantry with ample wine storage.

There are three generously sized bedrooms each with their own bath. All of the bedrooms are flooded with sunlight and two feature beautiful corner exposures with open views. A small fourth bedroom serves as a generously sized office.

Additional features of this impeccably maintained apartment include perfectly preserved prewar details, soaring 9'10" ceilings, hardwood herringbone floors, abundant closet space and through the wall air conditioning.

Built in 1928 by renowned architect Francis Burrell Hoffman, 136 East 79th Street is a full-service, white-glove cooperative with a 24-hour doorman and a resident manager. The buildings" amenities include bicycle and dedicated storage, wine storage, a fitness center, and a lovely landscaped garden on the ground floor. The building allows 50% financing and pets are permitted. There is a 3% flip tax paid by the seller.





Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building None Washer Hookup In Unit Fireplace (1)

Exterior Features

None

Building Amenities

Bike Storage

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 25
Stories 14
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $9,120/mo
Original Price $4,250,000
Sale Price $3,680,000
Previous Price $3,900,000

Lenox Hill occupies a residential section of the Upper East Side, defined by proximity to Central Park, major medical institutions (Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, Lenox Hill Hospital), and the Madison Avenue retail corridor. Housing stock ranges from large pre-war cooperatives to modern condominiums with East River and skyline views.

Lenox Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

607

Median Asking Price

$1.25M

Median $/Sqft

$1,317

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

32

Price Reduced

33%

Sold (30 Days)

62

Median Sale Price

$1.26M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/27/26, 5:15 PM EST

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Location

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136 E 79TH Street #7A, Lenox Hill, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

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: $113,400
Land Value: $20,340
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,305 SF
Building Area: 1,896 SF
Built FAR: 0.82
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 monthly maintenance are $9,120 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1928, making it approximately 98 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: RLS20048221
First Listed: 9/12/2025
On Market: 9/12/2025
Price Changed: 3/31/2026
Closed: 3/30/2026
Contract Date: 9/12/2025

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Anna Whalen Petrocelli

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9248

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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.

RLS at REBNY

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