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240 EAST 79 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10075

Built 1929 16 Floors 64 Units Elevator Apartments
A
100/100
Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

240 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.

ACRIS Records

Every recorded deed, mortgage, and lien since 1966.

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NYC Property Portal

Tax bill, ownership, building class, zoning.

BBL: 1014330031.00000000

LLC Lookup

Find the managing member of an LLC owner from ACRIS.

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DOB BIS Record

Department of Buildings permits, violations, and certificates of occupancy.

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Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01433-0031

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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.

Recently Rented in This Building

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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
Apr 29, 2024Unit 4A2BR$1,125,000-
Apr 24, 2025Unit 16A2BR$1,260,000-
Apr 16, 2015Unit PHA2BR$2,370,0001,400
Jul 2, 2019Unit D1BR$485,000-
Aug 16, 2022Unit 15C1BR$707,500650
Apr 25, 2023Unit 16C1BR$600,000-
Jul 29, 2014Unit 12B2BRN/A-
Jul 22, 2021Unit 12B2BR$1,200,000-
Sep 29, 2016Unit 11A2BRN/A-
Jul 11, 2015Unit 15C1BR$585,000-
Jan 11, 2018Unit 5-A2BRN/A-
Dec 30, 2014Unit 12-D1BR$560,000-
Jul 5, 2023Unit 12-A2BR$1,100,000-
Jun 10, 2020Unit 9-C1BR$550,000-
Nov 3, 2016Unit 10-C1BR$699,000700
Jun 16, 2020Unit 11C1BR$580,000700
Apr 15, 2024Unit 7B2BR$1,150,000-
Sep 20, 2018Unit 11B2BR$1,165,000-
Aug 24, 2016Unit 4C1BR$524,000-
Mar 11, 2014Unit 4D1BR$500,000600
Sep 1, 2015Unit 15D1BR$651,000650
Dec 10, 2024Unit 6B2BR$1,162,500-
Aug 8, 2023Unit 8C1BR$610,000-
Aug 16, 2012Unit 16A2BR$1,300,000-
Aug 30, 2016Unit 8C1BR$627,500700
Mar 13, 2013Unit 16C1BR$514,000650
Jan 28, 2015Unit 11D1BRN/A-
Jul 12, 2013Unit 2B2BR$960,0001,150
Aug 8, 2013Unit 5C1BR$590,000-
Nov 28, 2022Unit 5-A2BR$1,225,000-
Jan 23, 2023Unit 3-B2BR$1,100,000-
Dec 10, 2020Unit PH-C1BR$1,310,000-
Nov 12, 2017Unit 1-B2BR$1,250,0001,150
Mar 23, 2018Unit 14A/B4BRN/A-
Apr 21, 2017Unit 10-C1BRN/A700
Jun 30, 2014Unit 14A/B4BRN/A-
Sep 28, 2021Unit 15D1BR$560,000-
Aug 24, 2021Unit D1BR$455,000-
Apr 7, 2021Unit 6D1BR$459,000700
Oct 10, 2020Unit 7-A2BR$999,000-
RLS

Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date ▼ Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 8DMay 21, 2024$4,100/mo11-
Unit 8CJun 9, 2015$2,950/mo11700
Unit 5DJul 9, 2024$4,100/mo11557
Unit 5DJul 19, 2022$4,000/mo11557
RLS

Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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

0.21 mi away

6

86 St

0.41 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)
10.23 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built
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Building Details

Owner of Record
240 79 OWNERS CORP
Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1929
Last Altered
1985
Floors
16
Total Units
66
Residential Units
64
Gross Floor Area
63,488 sq ft
Lot Area
6,206 sq ft
Lot Frontage
60.75 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
1014330031.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 240 EAST 79 STREET

What kind of building is 240 EAST 79 STREET?
240 EAST 79 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 240 EAST 79 STREET built?
Built in 1929, 16 floors, 66 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 240 EAST 79 STREET?
64 residential units across 16 floors. The building also contains 2 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 240 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 240 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 240 EAST 79 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 77 St (6 line), approximately 0.21 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 240 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 240 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 240 EAST 79 STREET?
The current owner of 240 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 1-01433-0031 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 240 EAST 79 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 240 EAST 79 STREET is 1-01433-0031. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1433) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (31). 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 240 EAST 79 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 240 EAST 79 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01433-0031 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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