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SOLD FOR $380,000

Listed at $425,000 · Sold 10.6% below asking · Closed November 18, 2020

440 E 79th Street #8L
Closed For Sale Co-op

$425,000

440 E 79th Street #8L

Upper East Side, Manhattan

The Gregory House

MLS® #RLS10622707

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1956

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1956
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $970.61/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
View City
Exposure South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street 1 AVENUE and YORK AVENUE
Year Built 1956
Parcel # 1473-0018-00440-000-000008L

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 6, 2019 $475,000 -
Currently Apr 21, 2026 $425,000 -10.5%

Description

Ready to sell at a new price of $445k. Sun flooded Studio with South facing unobstructed city views! This home offers an updated kitchen featuring custom cabinetry with plenty of storage and granite counters. There are hardwood floors throughout the living and dining area and a spacious dressing room just off the bathroom. The Gregory House at 440 East 79th Street includes the following amenities - full service 24 hour doorman, live-in resident manager, manicured roof garden with teak wood furniture, fitness room, bicycle room, laundry room, and an onsite parking garage accessible through building basement. Pets allowed up to 50 pounds. 75% financing is permitted. Co-purchasing and pied-a-terres are considered on a case-by-case basis, and subletting for a limited duration is permitted with board approval following several years of ownership. W/D are not permitted in the units. The Gregory House is located in a wonderful neighborhood nearby restaurants, shops, parks, and the East River Promenade, with convenient access to public transportation (the 4,5,6,Q subway lines and crosstown buses). Do not miss this opportunity to own a beautiful Upper East Side home at an incredible value.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Information

Building The Gregory House
Total Units 219
Stories 16

Financial Details

Maintenance $970.61/mo
Original Price $475,000
Sale Price $380,000

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

335

Median Asking Price

$1.69M

Median $/Sqft

$1,560

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

23

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

34

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/21/26, 3:16 PM EST

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

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $970.61 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

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.

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: RLS10622707
First Listed: 11/6/2019
Closed: 11/18/2020
Contract Date: 11/6/2019

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Celeste Manice

Listing Contact: (917) 378-0518

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