Under Contract – Backup offers may be accepted
170 E 79TH Street #12B
MLS® #RLS20061282
Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate
3
Bedrooms
3.5
Baths
—
Sq. Ft.
1926
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Exposure: East,North facing
- Fireplace: 1 fireplace
Property Details
Description
Elevated above the city, this luminous Classic Seven with open views and sunlight captures the timeless elegance of prewar living. Three exposures-south, east, and north-fill the apartment with natural light throughout the day, while open skyline views create a calm backdrop to everyday life.
A semi-private landing opens into an expansive entry gallery that sets a gracious tone. From there, the flow unfolds naturally-an airy living room with a wood-burning fireplace and dramatic city outlooks, a formal dining room that invites lively gatherings, and a spacious kitchen with a breakfast room, wet bar, powder room, and vented washer/dryer.
In the private wing, three bedrooms offer wonderful proportions and flexibility. Two capture sweeping southern vistas, while the corner third enjoys morning light from the north and east. High ceilings, original wood floors, and elegant prewar details give the home a sense of quiet sophistication.
With nearly every room framed by open views, Residence 12B has the scale, light, and classic prewar bones that make it an exceptional canvas for its next chapter. A dedicated basement storage unit accompanies the apartment.
Designed in 1926 by James E. Carpenter, 170 East 79th Street is a boutique cooperative that blends architectural grace with intimate service. Residents enjoy a part-time doorman (8 a.m.-midnight), resident superintendent, landscaped garden, bike storage, and laundry facilities. Pets and through-wall A/C permitted with Board approval.
Positioned between Lenox Hill and Carnegie Hill, the building is moments from the city's best shopping, dining, museums, and schools. Financing up to 70% permitted; buyer pays 1.5% flip tax.
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About Lenox Hill
View All Lenox Hill ListingsLenox 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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567
Median Asking Price
$1.72M
Median $/Sqft
$1,432
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
16
Price Reduced
34%
Sold (30 Days)
47
Median Sale Price
$1.54M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 2/26/26, 1:34 AM EST
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Location
170 E 79TH Street #12B, Lenox Hill, New York County
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