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SOLD FOR $6,400,000

Listed at $6,995,000 · Sold 8.5% below asking · Closed June 22, 2021

9 E 79TH Street #10/11
Closed For Sale Co-op

$6,995,000

9 E 79TH Street #10/11

Upper East Side, Manhattan

979 CORPORATION

MLS® #RLS10693019

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

4

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1929

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4 full, 1 half
Year Built 1929
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $14,658/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 101 of 14

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 10
Baths 3 Full, 1 Half
Floor 101 of 14
View City
Exposure South,West
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street Fifth Avenue & Madison Avenue
Year Built 1929
Architectural Style Prewar

Description

Perched high on the 10th and 11th floor, 9 East 79 Street offers incredible privacy, luxury and outstanding views. This architecturally stunning duplex is located in one of the most exclusive boutique coops on the Upper East Side. Spanning two full floors, this home provides private elevator landings, double height ceilings, and exceptional light and views of Central Park. Upon entering the apartment, a gracious foyer and grand staircase greet guests. The great room, features ceilings over 20' high with beautiful pictures windows highlighting direct Central Park and city views facing north, south, east and west. A wood burning fireplace completes this impressive entertaining space. A large formal dining room, adjacent wet bar, butler's pantry, and a half bath are perfect for hosting both formal and informal gatherings. The impressive chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry offers professional grade Viking and Miele appliances including an eight-burner stove, three ovens and a wine refrigerator. A wall of windows surrounds the center island as well as the spacious eat-in seating area.The private quarters upstairs include 4 bedrooms with custom built-in and an abundance of closet and storage space. The corner primary bedroom suite features a home office that overlooks Central Park and is open to the floor below. This suite also includes an enormous dressing room and windowed bathroom with marble soaking tub and glass enclosed shower with Lefroy and Brooks finishes. A full-sized Miele washer and dryer are located on this floor for easy access and a Lutron audio, visual and lighting system can be found throughout. 9 East 79th Street is a premier and exclusive doorman building located just off Central Park. Residents of the seven homes here enjoy full concierge services while maintaining the utmost privacy. The prime location provides easy access to 5th Avenue, Madison Avenue, and Park Avenue. A large storage room transfers with the unit. Please note, financing is not allowed

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Eat In Kitchen Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Building 979 CORPORATION
Total Units 8
Stories 14
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $14,658/mo
Sale Price $6,400,000

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

330

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,533

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

23

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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9 E 79TH Street #10/11, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Fifth Avenue & Madison Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10693019
First Listed: 1/15/2021
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 6/22/2021
Contract Date: 1/19/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Elizabeth Sahlman

Listing Contact: (917) 523-8200

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