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173 EAST 79 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10075

Built 1928 15 Floors 60 Units Elevator Apartments
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100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

173 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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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01508-0027

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Active Listings in This Building

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Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Jun 24, 2026Unit 12B2BR$2,495,000-
Jun 7, 2026Unit 3D1BR$850,000-
Sep 17, 2025Unit 7B2BR$2,350,000-
Feb 4, 2021Unit 9D1BR$625,000-
Jul 30, 2024Unit 6C1BR$850,000900
Jun 17, 2024Unit 11D1BR$1,205,000-
Jun 23, 2022Unit 9C1BR$940,000-
Jun 24, 2019Unit 8-D1BR$755,000-
Sep 12, 2024Unit 1D1BR$695,000-
Dec 15, 2023Unit 6D1BR$690,000-
Feb 26, 2019Unit 15A3BR$2,075,000-
Jan 5, 2018Unit 11D1BR$875,000-
Oct 24, 2022Unit 12-D1BR$977,788-
Oct 16, 2014Unit 3B2BRN/A-
Jan 28, 2015Unit 15A2BRN/A-
Oct 27, 2014Unit 5D1BRN/A-
May 9, 2013Unit 14D1BRN/A-
Jun 25, 2015Unit 6C1BRN/A-
Jan 29, 2015Unit 2C1BRN/A-
Jul 2, 2013Unit 7B2BRN/A-
Aug 17, 2015Unit 7C1BR$1,025,000-
May 31, 2018Unit 14D1BR$925,000-
Jul 9, 2013Unit 4CD2BRN/A-
Jan 18, 2017Unit 15C+1BR$955,000-
Jul 13, 2017Unit 7C1BR$1,200,000-
Apr 30, 2026Unit MAISONETTE3BR$2,337,500-
Feb 19, 2026Unit 6B2BR$2,125,000-
Jul 21, 2025Unit 3A3BR$2,675,000-
Nov 24, 2025Unit 9D1BR$965,000-
Mar 2, 2013Unit 3D1BRN/A-
Feb 15, 2022Unit 12B2BR$2,495,000-
Sep 23, 2021Unit 10A2BR$1,862,500-
Oct 19, 2021Unit 12-A2BR$1,875,0001,613
May 7, 2021Unit 14C1BR$810,000-
Jul 9, 2019Unit 7-A2BR$1,925,0001,600
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Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 11CDec 19, 2019$5,995/mo22-
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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)

Nearby Transit

77 St

0.14 mi away

6

86 St

0.33 mi away

456

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R10A

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
10.62 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1928
Floors
15
Total Units
60
Gross Floor Area
92,216 sq ft
Lot Area
8,684 sq ft
Lot Frontage
85 ft
Lot Depth
102.17 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
E022
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1015080027.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 173 EAST 79 STREET

What kind of building is 173 EAST 79 STREET?
173 EAST 79 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 173 EAST 79 STREET built?
Built in 1928, 15 floors, 60 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 173 EAST 79 STREET?
60 residential units across 15 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 173 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 173 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 173 EAST 79 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 77 St (6 line), approximately 0.14 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 173 EAST 79 STREET?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 173 EAST 79 STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email milton@miltoncoste.com, or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 173 EAST 79 STREET?
The current owner of 173 EAST 79 STREET is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-01508-0027 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 173 EAST 79 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 173 EAST 79 STREET is 1-01508-0027. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1508) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (27). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 173 EAST 79 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 173 EAST 79 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01508-0027 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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