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SOLD FOR $6,500,000

· Closed March 28, 2022

21 E 79TH Street #5THFLOOR
Closed For Sale Co-op

$6,500,000

21 E 79TH Street #5THFLOOR

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10762435

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Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

4

Bedrooms

4

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Year Built 1930
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $9,774/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 14

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North,South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1930)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 12
Baths 4 Full
Floor 5 of 14
Exposure East,North,South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE
Year Built 1930
Architectural Style Prewar

Description

GREAT LOCATION. GREAT SPACE. GREAT POTENTIAL.

21 East 79th Street is a sought after prewar building within half a block of Central Park. This full-floor apartment, with ten foot ceilings, is on the market for the first time in over 50 years! The 12 rooms feature a private elevator vestibule opening to a gracious Gallery which radiates to the Living room, Dining room and Library - the perfect place to welcome friends and family. Fireplaces and great sunlight warm the Living Room, Library and Primary Bedroom from their southern facing windows which provide views to the grand houses across 79th Street within the Metropolitan Museum Historic District. Currently featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 staff rooms in addition to the Kitchen, Pantry and Staff Hall, the floor plan for this apartment affords tremendous flexibility for the use of its spaces. It is ready to be restored or reimagined. No summer work rules. There is a 2% flip tax and financing up to 50% of the purchase price is permitted.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 14
Stories 14
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $9,774/mo
Original Price $7,200,000
Sale Price $6,500,000
Previous Price $6,800,000

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

323

Median Asking Price

$1.40M

Median $/Sqft

$1,520

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

28

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

29

Median Sale Price

$1.39M

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21 E 79TH Street #5THFLOOR, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10762435
First Listed: 10/4/2021
Price Changed: 3/28/2022
Closed: 3/28/2022
Contract Date: 10/4/2021

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Leslie Coleman

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9387

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