156 E 79th Street #9C
MLS® #RLS20018294
Listing by Compass
2
Bedrooms
2
Baths
—
Sq. Ft.
1917
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: South facing
- Character: Pre-war building (1917)
Property Details
Description
Back on the market. 9C is a spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom pre-war gem with large rooms and a sensible layout. Bring your sunglasses! If you crave sunlight streaming through every room of your next apartment, you have found the right home. All of the rooms face south, taking advantage of the glorious sunshine and lovely open city views. The inviting living room has 10 foot high beamed ceilings, gorgeous herringbone floors and dining adjacent, creating the perfect flow for open plan living and entertaining. The windowed kitchen is conveniently located next to the dining area. The primary suite is an oasis tucked away on the other end of the apartment for privacy and features a windowed bathroom.. The cheerful second bedroom has two windows, two closets and a large sunny ensuite bathroom. The apartment has been freshly painted and the floors refinished. It is ready for your vision! 156 East 79th Street was designed by Schwartz & Gross and completed in 1916. It is a long-established co-operative with a 24 hour doorman and a resident superintendent. The co-op allows 50% financing, and is pet friendly. There is a laundry room, private storage and bicycle storage. Located in the center of the Upper East Side, close to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, fine dining, superb shopping and convenient public transit. Please note, there is a monthly operating assessment of $326.06 and a capital assessment of $540.70.
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About Upper East Side
View All Upper East Side ListingsThe 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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270
Median Asking Price
$1.80M
Median $/Sqft
$1,589
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
16
Price Reduced
32%
Sold (30 Days)
37
Median Sale Price
$1.38M
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Location
156 E 79th Street #9C, Upper East Side, New York County
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