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SOLD FOR $400,000

Listed at $425,000 · Sold 5.9% below asking · Closed February 20, 2020

440 E 79th Street #1a
Closed For Sale Co-op

$425,000

$599 per sq ft

440 E 79th Street #1a

Upper East Side, Manhattan

Gregory House

MLS® #RLS10591032

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Studio

1

Bath

710

Sq. Ft.

1956

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 710 sq ft
Year Built 1956
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $968.08/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Exposure North
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street First Avenue & York Avenue
Year Built 1956
Living Area 710 sq ft
Parking Garage Available

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Aug 21, 2019 $425,000 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $425,000 -

Description

Over 700 sq ft studio at the Gregory House has come to market. This first floor north facing apartment has light all day long. The apartment has tons of closets and a separate dressing room as well as a kitchen with dishwasher, and full sized appliances, There is a separate dressing room and an alcove sleeping area large enough for a King sized bed and end tables. Special layout makes this seems more like a one bedroom than a studio. All this in a Full service luxury building, with a live in resident manage, gym, laundry and roof terrace. Conveniently located near buses, the Q and 6 subway lines.The building has a furnished roof deck, gym, laundry room, bike room and a garage on premises. Subletting, Co-purchasing, guarantors and pied a terre are all permitted.Pet friendly

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Building Gregory House
Total Units 216
Stories 16

Financial Details

Maintenance $968.08/mo
Sale Price $400,000

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

338

Median Asking Price

$1.55M

Median $/Sqft

$1,534

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

24

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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440 E 79th Street #1a, Upper East Side, New York County • Near First Avenue & York Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R3X
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $84,660
Land Value: $17,400
Exemptions: $1,420

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

Lot Area: 3,500 SF
Building Area: 1,880 SF
Built FAR: 0.54
Allowed FAR: 0.75

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 $968.08 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 710 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1956, making it approximately 70 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 $425,000 for 710 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $599. 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: RLS10591032
First Listed: 8/21/2019
Closed: 2/20/2020
Contract Date: 8/21/2019

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Roni Black

Listing Contact: (917) 757-3918

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