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SOLD FOR $33,000,000

Listed at $34,900,000 · Sold 5.4% below asking · Closed August 18, 2025

109 E 79th Street #PH16
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Closed For Sale Condo

$34,900,000

$5,330 per sq ft

109 E 79th Street #PH16

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10968008

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Modlin Group LLC

5

Bedrooms

6.5

Baths

6,548

Sq. Ft.

2020

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 6 full, 1 half
Living Area 6,548 sq ft
Lot Size 10,216 sq ft
Year Built 2020
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $14,012.86/mo
Property Taxes $138,792/yr
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Building Terrace, Terrace

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 11
Baths 5 Full, 1 Half
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Exposure East,North,South
Pets Yes
Year Built 2020
Living Area 6,548 sq ft
Structure Type None
Furnished Unfurnished
Lot Size 10,216 sq ft
Block/Lot 01508/7503

Description

Penthouse 16 is a magnificent residence, designed by Brazilian Interior Designer Felippe Crescenti, spanning a full floor and stretching to 6,548 Sq. Ft. (608 Sq. M.) with 640 Sq. Ft. (59 Sq. M.) of outdoor space and offering 100’ of contiguous rooms and two terraces with south exposure. Offering five bedrooms and a Den, five ensuite bathrooms, and a powder room, this gracious home features lofty 10’-7” ceilings and south, east, north and west exposures. Elegant architectural details and materials throughout include expansive casement style windows in a white bronze finish, 4” wide rift and quarter sawn American White Oak flooring set in a chevron pattern in all living areas, 9’ tall flush wood doors with custom burnished nickel hardware, and custom wood light coves in all primary rooms, hallways, vestibules, primary bathrooms, and powder rooms, dramatic floor uplights in the public rooms. All doorways and doors throughout the entire apartment have been rebuilt to be 9’ tall with custom flush painted doors and wood stained trims. Through a private and keyed entry vestibule finished with Petite Granite marble slab flooring, Oak stained trims, integrated closets, residents are greeted by a custom Oak door leading into a similarly finished stately entry gallery. The entertaining wing including a gracious living room with a gas fireplace, a Den, a grand dining room, and a corner windowed eat-in kitchen, each with terrace access, features light-filled southern exposures and views of Gilded Age architecture along East 79th Street and of Park Avenue beyond. The kitchen is outfitted in a custom Italian kitchen by Poliform with a stainless steel island, polished Arabescato Corchia marble slab countertops and backsplash. Professional-grade appliances include a 60” Wolf 6-burner range with Charbroiler and Griddle, wall oven, speed oven, and fully-vented range hood; three Sub-Zero refrigerators with integrated freezer drawers, two Miele dishwashers, and Franke stainless steel undermount sinks with Insinkerator disposal and Dornbracht faucet. A separate pantry with full wall of storage leads to an adjacent laundry room with a sink, folding counter and a high capacity LG washer and dryer that vents to the exterior. A separate windowed utility room provides additional convenience. The bedroom wing offers tranquil and picturesque north and east views over gardens and landmarked townhouses below. The primary bedroom suite features two oversized walk-in closets by Poliform, a windowed dressing room with integrated lighting, Poliform cabinets, and an east-facing wall of casement-style windows. The windowed primary bathroom is outfitted with honed Amazing Silver stone slab full-height walls and window enclosures, and Petite Granite floors, a custom mirror vanity with dramatically veined Skyfall stone slab countertop, recessed Walnut clad medicine cabinets featuring integrated lighting, an Alissa freestanding soaking tub and recessed floor uplights. Additional features include a separate frameless shower and WC doors, a stone bench and a Toto wall-mounted water closet. Secondary bedrooms are generously proportioned and include Custom Poliform wardrobe closets; and feature ensuite bathrooms with custom floating vanities with concealed medicine cabinets and custom vanity lighting, Paonazzo Caldia stone slab counters and shower enclosures, Petite Granite floors, Dornbracht chrome fixtures and Toto wall-mounted water closet complete these refined spaces. The powder room, located adjacent to the entry gallery, provides a striking focal point with a free-standing stone washstand vanity with a honed Petite Granite floor and matching door surrounds and base details along with Boffi fittings in a platinum finish and an alcove for a Toto water closet. Additional thoughtful residence features include pre-wiring for home automation, pre-wired shade pockets in every room, VRF individually zoned heating and cooling, newly installed humidification and a discreet service entrance.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area Laundry Room Fireplace (1)

Exterior Features

Private Outdoor Space Over60 Sqft Building Terrace Terrace

Building Information

Total Units 8
Stories 20
Structure None

Financial Details

Common Charges $14,012.86/mo
RE Taxes $138,792/yr ($11,566/mo)
Original Price $38,000,000
Sale Price $33,000,000
Previous Price $38,000,000

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

329

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,500

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

32

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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109 E 79th Street #PH16, Upper East Side, New York County

MLS® ID: RLS10968008
First Listed: 6/6/2024
On Market: 6/6/2024
Price Changed: 5/15/2025
Closed: 8/18/2025
Contract Date: 6/6/2024

Listing Courtesy of Modlin Group LLC - Adam D Modlin

Listing Contact: (212) 974-0740

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