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Sold on 11/18/2025 for $2,995,000

Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,995,000

170 E 79TH Street #9/10B

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20015293

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Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

4

Bedrooms

5.5

Baths

Sq. Ft.

1926

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 5 full, 1 half
Year Built 1926
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $10,492/mo
Neighborhood Lenox Hill

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Fireplace: 1 fireplace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 10
Baths 4 Full, 1 Half
View City
Exposure South
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1926
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Block/Lot 01413/0045

Description

PRICE DROP - 4-5 BEDROOM FOR UNDER 3,000,000 IN THE HEART OF THE UPPER EAST SIDE!

Experience private townhouse living in a distinguished Upper East Side Co-op. This expansive 4-5 bedroom duplex offers stunning open city views and an abundance of natural light, with south-facing exposures overlooking the prime landmarked Lenox Hill Townhouses.

Spanning over 3,000 square feet, this residence features four spacious bedrooms, a library, an eat-in kitchen, a gracious staircase, and generous closet space. It truly offers the comfort of a house in the city, complete with a doorman and a live-in superintendent.

Upon entering the apartment on the 9th floor, you're welcomed into a private foyer that leads seamlessly into the adjacent living and dining rooms, where oversized windows frame the south-facing views. The cozy library is ideally located, with easy access to the dining room.

The oversized eat-in kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with a butler's pantry and a staff room.

The 10th floor of the duplex is bathed in southern light, with numerous windows throughout and houses the 4 bedrooms. The primary suite offers a private retreat, separate from the other three bedrooms. This floor also boasts abundant closet space and a separate entrance to the apartment for added convenience and privacy.

In a prime Upper East Side location on the cusp of Lenox Hill and Carnegie Hill, 170 East 79th Street provides unparalleled access to renowned museums, boutique shopping and fine dining. This boutique prewar cooperative, designed by esteemed architect J.E.R Carpenter in 1926 offers sought-after amenities such as a doorman (8 am to midnight), a resident live-in superintendent, a landscaped garden, bike storage, and a laundry room. Pets are permitted with Board approval. The cooperative allows up to 70% financing and has a 1.5% flip tax. Storage cage transfers with sale.

Some photos are virtually staged for representation purposes.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building None Washer Hookup In Unit Fireplace (1)

Exterior Features

None

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Total Units 23
Stories 16
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $10,492/mo
Original Price $3,595,000
Sale Price $2,995,000
Previous Price $3,395,000

Lenox Hill offers a sophisticated blend of residential tranquility and cosmopolitan convenience. As one of the most coveted sections of the Upper East Side, the neighborhood is defined by its proximity to Central Park, world-class medical institutions, and the high-end boutiques of Madison Avenue. The housing stock here is diverse, ranging from palatial pre-war cooperatives to sleek, modern condominiums that offer sweeping views of the East River and the city skyline.

Lenox Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

567

Median Asking Price

$1.50M

Median $/Sqft

$1,399

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

20

Price Reduced

37%

Sold (30 Days)

50

Median Sale Price

$1.63M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 2/28/26, 11:20 AM EST

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170 E 79TH Street #9/10B, Lenox Hill, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS20015293
First Listed: 4/9/2025
On Market: 4/9/2025
Price Changed: 6/9/2025
Closed: 11/18/2025
Contract Date: 4/9/2025

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Warburg - Lisa Ellen Chajet

Listing Contact: (917) 940-2854

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