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SOLD FOR $2,595,000

· Closed July 1, 2022

229 E 79th Street #2-AB
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,595,000

$1,298 per sq ft

229 E 79th Street #2-AB

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10780425

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Listing by Compass

4

Bedrooms

3

Baths

2,000

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 2,000 sq ft
Year Built 1930
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $4,516/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 2 of 15

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 8
Baths 3 Full
Floor 2 of 15
Exposure East,South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street Third Avenue/Second Avenue
Year Built 1930
Living Area 2,000 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1525/15

Description

4 BEDROOM + HOME OFFICE 3 FULL BATH HEART OF UPPER EAST SIDE LARGE APARTMENT Apartment: This is your opportunity to own this LARGE 4 bedroom/3 Bath apartment in the HEART of the Upper East Side. - There are 4 bedrooms in the Apartment, and the king-sized primary bedroom has a walk-in closet, dressing room, and an ensuite bath. - The massive living room is double-sized with south-facing tree-top views, and there is a separate dining room. - The eat-in kitchen has both glass-paneled and solid doors, marble countertops, and stainless steel appliances. - The second foyer is set up as a home office and can be used as a library or mudroom. Plenty of closet space in the Apartment and a Washer/Dryer in the unit! Building: This is an elegant prewar cooperative built-in 1930. It is a full-service building with a full-time doorman and a live-in superintendent. There are 6 apartments per floor. The lobby and elevators were recently renovated, and there is a lovely landscaped roof deck. The building is pet-friendly with board approval. Maximum financing is 70%, and the cooperative will consider pieds-a-terre and guarantors on a case-by-case basis. Neighborhood: Conveniently located in 79th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue. There is a cross-border M 79 bus right outside the building to conveniently take you to Central Park, and the Upper West Side. It is only about a 6-minute walk to the 6 train on 77th Street and Lexington Avenue. Close to famous restaurants, bars, cafes, whole foods, and health clubs! Reach out to the listing agent to schedule your private viewing!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Entrance Foyer Pantry Common Area New Windows

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Stories 15
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $4,516/mo
Sale Price $2,595,000
Previous Price $2,695,000

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

317

Median Asking Price

$1.52M

Median $/Sqft

$1,482

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

16

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

28

Median Sale Price

$1.42M

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229 E 79th Street #2-AB, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue/Second Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10780425
First Listed: 10/15/2021
Price Changed: 1/29/2022
Closed: 7/1/2022
Contract Date: 10/15/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Nishant Sondhi

Listing Contact: (646) 415-4605

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