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440 E 79th Street #3-M
Closed For Sale Co-op

$650,000

$1,083 per sq ft

440 E 79th Street #3-M

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10857948

RLS at REBNY

Listing by SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

600

Sq. Ft.

1955

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 600 sq ft
Year Built 1955
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,235/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 3 of 17

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 3 of 17
Exposure South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street First Avenue/York Avenue
Year Built 1955
Living Area 600 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Block/Lot 1473/18

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Oct 17, 2022 $650,000 -
Price Reduced Jan 23, 2023 $670,000 +3.1%

Description

Gut renovated and completely reconfigured legal 1 bedroom that is truly 'turn-key' from top to bottom. The focal point of this designer apartment is the open kitchen, which was expanded to feature a generously sized quartz countertop island, continuous quartz backsplash, full size appliances (30' LG Gas Oven, 20' GE Dishwasher and 28' Blomberg Refrigerator with Ice Making Machine), custom pantry closet, double high custom cabinets, and under-cabinet LED lighting. The well-laid out living room/dining room combination is graced with strong southern sunlight and a quiet exposure in the back of the building distanced from 79th Street. The highlights continue with the expanded bathroom appointed with floor to ceiling asian statuary marble tile, herringbone marble floors, custom vanity with quartz sink-top, recessed medicine cabinet, custom frameless shower door, and Kohler 'Purist' shower system. The bedroom has been enlarged to comfortably accommodate a queen size bed, end table, and an efficient closet with bifold door. Additional highlights include: all new white oak hardwood flooring throughout, 4 total closets (all expanded) with crystal-like door hardware, single panel custom shaker style wood doors, through the wall AC, recessed soffit LED lighting with Lutron dimmers, and hard-wired Nest CO/Smoke Detector.

440 East 79th Street is a desirable Yorkville co-op located on 79th Street between 1st Avenue and York Avenue. The building offers a warm environment with its full time doorman service, live-in superintendent, and diligent porter and handyman staff. Additional amenities include basement garage, roof deck, gym, common laundry room, package room and storage. Located short distances from Carl Schurz Park, John Jay Park, shopping at neighborhood staples like Agata Valentina and excellent restaurants. Pets are allowed and the building does not have a flip tax.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,235/mo
Sale Price $650,000
Previous Price $670,000

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

$1.72M

Median $/Sqft

$1,536

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

37

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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440 E 79th Street #3-M, 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 $1,235 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 600 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

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.

At the current list price of $650,000 for 600 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,083. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS10857948
First Listed: 10/17/2022
Price Changed: 1/23/2023
Closed: 6/15/2023
Contract Date: 10/17/2022

Listing Courtesy of SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC - Samuel Horowitz

Listing Contact: (516) 314-7788

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