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229 EAST 79 STREET

MN · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10075

Built 1930 15 Floors 83 Units Elevator Apartments
A
100/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

229 EAST 79 STREET is a mid-size pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Upper East Side. 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 ... Zoned R10A, this building sits in a residential zoning district. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Upper East Side

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.

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Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R10A

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
10.19 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Owner of Record
229 EAST 79TH LIMITED
Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1930
Last Altered
1987
Floors
15
Total Units
89
Residential Units
83
Gross Floor Area
106,905 sq ft
Lot Area
10,490 sq ft
Lot Frontage
99.5 ft
Lot Depth
102.17 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 5
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
E022
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1015250015.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

77 St

0.22 mi away

6

86 St

0.38 mi away

456

Walking distances are approximate. Verify with MTA for current service.

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Frequently Asked Questions about 229 EAST 79 STREET

What kind of building is 229 EAST 79 STREET?
229 EAST 79 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 229 EAST 79 STREET built?
Built in 1930, 15 floors, 89 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 229 EAST 79 STREET?
83 residential units across 15 floors. The building also contains 6 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 229 EAST 79 STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 229 EAST 79 STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 229 EAST 79 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 77 St (6 line), approximately 0.22 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 229 EAST 79 STREET?
The Sales History section above shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, use ACRIS, NYC's official property records system. Learn how to use it in our guide: How to Search NYC Property Records on ACRIS.
Who should I contact about a listing at 229 EAST 79 STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.

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