Milton Coste

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440 E 79th Street #2-A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$565,000

440 E 79th Street #2-A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10845696

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Samuel Realty Group, LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1955

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1955
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,638/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 2 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 2 of 17
Exposure North,South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street First Avenue/York Avenue
Year Built 1955
Parking Garage Available
Block/Lot 1473/18

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 17, 2023 $565,000 -
Currently May 2, 2026 $565,000 -

Description

Apartment 2A, a turn-key 1 bedroom apartment featuring a split double exposure layout. This well thought out apartment is blessed with hardwood floors, an open kitchen, and fully renovated bathroom. The apartment begins with the kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher), beautiful wood cabinets and Emtek cabinet door hardware. The apartment's flow lends itself to easy transition from the kitchen into the oversized living room/dining room combination on the north side of the building. On your way to the bedroom is a fully renovated bathroom with floor to ceiling marble tile, vanity, medicine cabinet, and tub-shower with custom glass doors. The spacious bedroom is filled with day long sunlight on the southern side of the building and an expanded walk-in closet. 2A offers custom window treatments in every room including blackout shades in the bedroom, base mouldings throughout, custom built ins in bedroom and living room, through the wall AC in living room and bedroom, and all new light fixtures.

440 East 79th Street is a desirable Upper East Side co-op building located on 79th Street between 1st Avenue and York Avenue. The building offers a warm and friendly environment with one of the most attentive doormen and building staff in the area. Live in superintendent. The building's amenities include: rooftop garden for residents, updated gym (located in basement), newly renovated basement, attached building garage, full-size laundry room and common storage. Pet friendly, financially sound co-op with stable maintenance. Short walk away from Carl Schurz Park, the East River Promenade, Agata & Valentina, and NYC's best restaurants

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,638/mo
Sale Price $565,000

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.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

338

Median Asking Price

$1.67M

Median $/Sqft

$1,534

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

37

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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440 E 79th Street #2-A, Upper East Side, New York County • Near First Avenue/York Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R3X
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $84,660
Land Value: $17,400
Exemptions: $1,420

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 3,500 SF
Building Area: 1,880 SF
Built FAR: 0.54
Allowed FAR: 0.75

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,638 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1955, making it approximately 71 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10845696
First Listed: 1/17/2023
Price Changed: 1/17/2023
Closed: 5/4/2023
Contract Date: 2/22/2022

Listing Courtesy of Samuel Realty Group, LLC - Sam Horowitz

Listing Contact: (516) 314-7788

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