Sold on 1/22/2026 for $570,000
225 E 79th Street #2B
MLS® #RLS20039952
Listing by CORE Group Marketing LLC
1
Bedroom
1
Bath
—
Sq. Ft.
1929
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Character: Pre-war building (1929)
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Description
Sponsor Sale — no board approval! This inviting pre-war residence offers timeless character and rare flexibility. Currently configured as a one-bedroom with an additional room, this home easily adapts to your lifestyle, providing that extra space for a second sleeping area or home office. Featuring classic pre-war details, including high-beamed ceilings, original inlaid oak floors, and arched doorways, apartment 2B seamlessly blends old-world charm with modern convenience. Upon entering, a gracious hallway leads the way. Sunlight pours through the south-facing living room and the adjacent second room. The comfortable primary bedroom serves as a quiet retreat, and the sizable, windowed kitchen can accommodate a bistro table. There is no shortage of storage space with six closets distributed throughout. 225 East 79th Street is an intimate pre-war co-op with a full-time doorman, resident super, bike and storage rooms, and a central laundry room. Pieds-a-terre, gifting, co-purchasing, guarantors, and parental purchasing are allowed on a case-by-case basis. Pets are welcome (please inquire about size limits for dogs). Conveniently situated between Second and Third Avenues, you are moments away from all your needs, including shopping, dining, parks, and world-class museums. Transportation is a breeze with the crosstown bus as well as the 6 and Q subway lines nearby. 80% financing permitted.
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About Yorkville
View All Yorkville ListingsYorkville is a welcoming and diverse section of the Upper East Side that has seen a surge in popularity thanks to the Second Avenue Subway. Known for the beautiful Carl Schurz Park and Gracie Mansion, the neighborhood offers a relaxed, residential vibe. Yorkville is recognized for providing excellent value, with a wide range of housing options including spacious family-sized cooperatives and modern, amenity-rich condominiums.
Yorkville Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
161
Median Asking Price
$1.30M
Median $/Sqft
$1,225
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
5
Price Reduced
37%
Sold (30 Days)
22
Median Sale Price
$940K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 2/20/26, 11:24 AM EST
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Location
225 E 79th Street #2B, Yorkville, New York County
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Listing Courtesy of CORE Group Marketing LLC - Tracey L Hung
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