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SOLD FOR $369,000

· Closed October 12, 2021

440 E 79TH Street #8I
Closed For Sale Co-op

$369,000

440 E 79TH Street #8I

Upper East Side, Manhattan

THE GREGORY HOUSE

MLS® #RLS10028323

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1956

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1956
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,008/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 8 of 16

Property Highlights

  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 1
Baths 1 Full
Floor 8 of 16
Pets Yes
Cross Street 1 AVENUE and YORK AVENUE
Year Built 1956
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1473-0018-00440-000-000008I

Description

Located in one of the premier white-glove co-ops on the vibrant Upper East Side, Residence 8I at 440 East 79th Street is a bright, well-proportioned studio apartment with an unobstructed, downtown skyline view featuring the iconic Chrysler Building. The sunny south-facing apartment receives exceptional natural light and includes parquet wood flooring throughout, abundant storage, a separate spacious dressing area off the bathroom and a well-sized kitchen.

440 East 79th Street is a full-service, pet-friendly co-op building with a 24-hour doorman and live-in super. Additional amenities include a fitness center, laundry room, bike room, on-site parking garage, and a beautifully landscaped roof terrace showcasing city and river views. Conveniently located near shops, restaurants, parks, and the East River Promenade, and with easy access to transportation (including the cross-town bus on 79th Street, the 4,5,6 and Q subway lines, as well as the entrance to the FDR), this apartment has it all.

Building Information

Building THE GREGORY HOUSE
Total Units 219
Stories 16

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,008/mo
Sale Price $369,000

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

323

Median Asking Price

$1.52M

Median $/Sqft

$1,515

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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440 E 79TH Street #8I, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 1 AVENUE and YORK AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10028323
First Listed: 9/9/2021
Price Changed: 9/9/2021
Closed: 10/12/2021
Contract Date: 5/6/2021

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Jennifer Stillman

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