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SOLD FOR $3,100,000

· Closed May 26, 2022

50 E 79TH Street #12E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$3,100,000

50 E 79TH Street #12E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MADISON 79TH ASSOC

MLS® #RLS10773418

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

2

Bedrooms

3

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1958

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3
Year Built 1958
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $4,906/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 12 of 20

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 3 Full
Floor 12 of 20
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street MADISON AVENUE and PARK AVENUE
Year Built 1958
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1393-0052-00050-000-000012E

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 9, 2021 $3,250,000 -
Price Reduced May 26, 2022 $2,995,000 -7.8%
Currently May 10, 2026 $3,100,000 +3.5%

Description

MINT CONDITION CLASSIC 6

For the sophisticated buyer looking for the finest materials, impeccable workmanship, combined with a light and bright feel, 12E is the perfect move-in-ready apartment. This home benefits from a million-dollar renovation where no detail was overlooked. Upon entering, you are greeted with an elegant tiger wood-paneled gallery and handsome inlaid floors. Two massive walk-in closets provide ample storage and are seamlessly hidden with a hingeless touch system. The foyer flows to a sun-flooded and gracious large living room creating an open concept living space. The room boasts expansive views, endless built-ins, lighted shelving, a sound system, and painted glazed walls. This generously proportioned home boasts 57' of floor-through living room, gallery, and dining room, making the layout ideal for entertaining and family gatherings.

The dining room easily seats 12 and has large south-facing windows, glazed painted walls, and direct access to the adjoining windowed kitchen, which can be closed off from the dining room with custom pocket doors. The chef's kitchen features Miele, Viking, and Thermador appliances, hidden electrical outlets to create a sleek and clutter-free feel, as well as modern overhead lighting, every cook's dream. Hand-crafted cabinetry, storage galore, glass-tiled backsplash and brand-new Caesar Stone countertops complete this perfectly designed, and highly functional kitchen. The home office/guest room is off the kitchen, which can become private with hidden pocket doors. It boasts built-ins framing the view south and has a full beautifully tiled bath.

A hallway from the foyer leads you to the private sleeping quarters. The massive primary suite is bright with double exposures facing north and east. Completing this luxurious suite, are two walk-in closets, a dressing area, with a fabulous built-in dresser, and an en-suite windowed bathroom with a generously sized walk-in rain shower, double vanity, marble floors, and countertop, and endless built-in storage.

The second bedroom is spacious and bright with double exposures, facing south and east. The windowed second bathroom directly off the bedroom features a soaking tub, a new glass enclosure, with imported tile and hidden storage.

This home boasts exceptional closet space newly refinished, stunning hardwood inlaid floors, custom millwork, and built-ins, an updated A/V system, washer/dryer, deco-flex automatic shades, Museum Gallery hanging system, individually controlled room thermostats.

50 East 79th Street is a full-service cooperative with a 24-hour doorman, live-in resident manager, parking garage, newly renovated state-of-the-art gym and chic lobby, bike room, and storage. Work on the facade is scheduled for completion spring 2022. Live in the heart of the Upper East Side and enjoy the best of everything while living moments away from Central Park and the elegance that is synonymous with Madison Avenue.


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Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $4,906/mo
Original Price $3,250,000
Sale Price $3,100,000
Previous Price $2,995,000

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

342

Median Asking Price

$1.82M

Median $/Sqft

$1,585

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

20

Price Reduced

29%

Sold (30 Days)

39

Median Sale Price

$1.59M

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50 E 79TH Street #12E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near MADISON AVENUE and PARK AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1930
Year Built
96 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R2
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $133,080
Land Value: $30,000
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 4,017 SF
Building Area: 1,938 SF
Built FAR: 0.48
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 $4,906 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1958, making it approximately 68 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.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

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: RLS10773418
First Listed: 9/9/2021
Price Changed: 5/26/2022
Closed: 5/26/2022
Contract Date: 4/26/2021

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Daniela Kunen

Listing Contact: (212) 891-7611

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Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

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