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SOLD FOR $2,000,000

Listed at $2,400,000 · Sold 16.7% below asking · Closed May 29, 2019

501 E 79TH Street #12EF
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,400,000

$906 per sq ft

501 E 79TH Street #12EF

Upper East Side, Manhattan

York Towers

MLS® #RLS10428915

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

4

Bedrooms

4

Baths

2,650

Sq. Ft.

1960

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Living Area 2,650 sq ft
Year Built 1960
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $4,446/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North,West facing
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 8
Baths 4 Full
Exposure East,North,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street York Avenue & East End Avenue
Year Built 1960
Living Area 2,650 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1576-0001-00501-000-00002EF

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 16, 2017 $2,999,995 -
Price Reduced Oct 17, 2017 $2,450,000 -18.3%
Currently Apr 27, 2026 $2,400,000 -2.0%

Description

Best priced four bedroom /four bat on the market! Deal Fell ThroughHave you seen this apartment? Changes made. This sunny, spacious four bedroom, four bath home that has been refreshed. The washer and dryer has now been moved to the utility kitchen. All wall coverings are gone, walls are skim coated, carpets removed and floors polished. The perfect over-sized white box to create your dream apartment. This wonderful home has two huge living spaces, four real bedrooms and four full baths. ample closets, and a windowed kitchen which is opened to the living room. There are 18 new white tilt and turn windows, which lets light in from three exposures North, South and West. Located in one of the most special areas of the city, with great restaurants, several parks, transportation and all necessary conveniences nearby. The very reasonable maintenance includes all utilities and basic cable.This is a 24 hour doorman, live in super, pet and pied-a-terre friendly building. The building has storage, laundry room, garage and a bicycle room. Adding a Gym is being seriously discussed. Visit the newly renovated beautiful roof deck.Even if you saw it before come and see it again..

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $4,446/mo
Original Price $2,999,995
Sale Price $2,000,000
Previous Price $2,450,000

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

341

Median Asking Price

$1.44M

Median $/Sqft

$1,559

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

30

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/27/26, 6:34 PM EST

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Location

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501 E 79TH Street #12EF, Upper East Side, New York County • Near York Avenue & East End Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1960
Year Built
66 years old
20
Floors
112
Residential Units
R10A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $22,741,650
Land Value: $3,811,500
Exemptions: $231,628

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

Lot Area: 15,451 SF
Building Area: 206,079 SF
Built FAR: 13.34
Allowed FAR: 10

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 $4,446 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 2,650 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1960, making it approximately 66 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.

At the current list price of $2,400,000 for 2,650 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $906. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS10428915
First Listed: 5/16/2017
Price Changed: 10/17/2017
Closed: 5/29/2019
Contract Date: 5/16/2017

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Roni Black

Listing Contact: (917) 757-3918

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