Milton Coste

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440 E 79th Street #9-C
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$895,000

440 E 79th Street #9-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20085863

RLS at REBNY

Listing by SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1955

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1955
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,098/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 9 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 9 of 17
View City
Exposure East,North
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street First Avenue/York Avenue
Year Built 1955
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type None
Parcel # 1473-0018-00440-000-000009C
Block/Lot 1473/0018

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 21, 2026 $895,000 -
Currently Apr 21, 2026 $895,000 -

Description

Set on a high floor of a full-service doorman co-op on the Upper East Side, Apartment 9C offers generous proportions, excellent storage, and open outlooks over 79th Street. A proper entry foyer leads into a wide living room with ample space for both living and dining. Separate galley kitchen sits just off the foyer and features a pantry for added convenience. The original dining area has been smartly converted into a home office or nursery, complete with a closet and a bay window that welcomes beautiful morning light. Crown moldings and updated light fixtures run throughout the apartment, adding warmth and character. A hallway lined with two additional closets leads to the fully renovated bathroom, outfitted with a tub/shower, and then onward to the spacious bedroom. Also overlooking 79th Street, the bedroom offers exceptional storage with three closets, more than typically found in comparable layouts. Thoughtful separation of space, strong natural light, and a flexible floor plan make this an especially appealing Upper East Side home. Through-wall air conditioning and radiator heat in the apartment.

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 and live in superintendent. The building’s amenities include the newly reimagined and renovated rooftop deck and garden which is surely one of the premier decks on the upper east side, 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 and no assessments. Short walk away from Carl Schurz Park, the East River Promenade, Agata & Valentina, and NYC’s best restaurants. Building allows pied-a-terre, co-purchasing, and gifting. No Flip Tax in this financially astute co-op.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Pantry Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Storage Building Roof Deck

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Stories 17
Structure None

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,098/mo

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

336

Median Asking Price

$1.69M

Median $/Sqft

$1,560

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

24

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

35

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/21/26, 6:30 PM EST

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440 E 79th Street #9-C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near First Avenue/York Avenue

Floor Plans

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $2,098 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms 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: RLS20085863
First Listed: 4/21/2026
On Market: 4/21/2026
Price Changed: 4/21/2026
Contract Date: 4/21/2026

Listing Courtesy of SAMUEL REALTY GROUP LLC - Samuel Horowitz

Listing Contact: (516) 314-7788

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