SOLD FOR $1,400,000
· Closed April 11, 2023
156 E 79th Street #1-CE
MLS® #RLS10840347
Listing by Compass
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Baths
1,950
Sq. Ft.
1915
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: South,West facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1915)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jul 19, 2022 | $1,400,000 | - |
| Currently | May 3, 2026 | $1,400,000 | - |
Description
'URBAN SANCTUARY' Spacious 3-BEDROOMS, 2.5-Baths 1,950 SF home with large rooms, high 9.5-10 foot tall ceilings, open light-filled views, tranquil quiet, move-in-ready, prime UES 79 St. location, luxury full-service, at a great value $1.4 Million only $718 Per SF! Beautiful crown moldings, refinished classic herringbone hardwood floors, new painting throughout with south or west facing windows in every room create a lovely ambience with style and elegance.
Maintenance for these two spacious combined apartments reduces by $850 to $4,889 when two assessments end Dec. 2024.
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This home has a spacious flexible layout with a gracious entry foyer leading to a living/entertaining area featuring:
> A large dining room and living room, each with two south facing windows, and
> A large windowed kitchen, with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, breakfast bar, brand new Viking oven with matching Viking hood that is vented and other top name stainless appliances.
The bedrooms area features:
> An enormous primary bedroom, 24 ft. x 22 ft., with 10 ft. ceiling, lead-glass west-facing windows, en-suite bath and extra deep and tall wall of closets.
> A 2nd generous-sized Bedroom with custom wood-beamed ceiling, built-ins and adjacent bathroom,
> Plus a larger 3rd-Bedroom or Home Office/Family room with a half-bathroom.
This is an extremely quiet home with a laundry room, vented dryer and storage space.
Located in the heart of the Upper East Side, on beautiful tree-lined 79th Street, it is close to Central Park, the city's most famous museums, destination dining, specialty food markets, shopping on Madison Avenue, the best public and private schools and very close to all transportation, the 6 subway line, crosstown and Lexington Avenue buses.
156 East 79th Street is a well-established luxury, pre-war building with a canopied, two-story arched entrance and an elegant lobby. It offers an attentive staff, including 24-hour doorman, service elevator operators, porters, live-in resident manager, bicycle storage room, and a large laundry room.
The co-op is pet friendly and allows 50% financing. The coop has just completed Local Law 11, replaced both the passenger and service elevators and a total renovation of the lobby including fresh paint, new marble floor, furniture, lighting and artwork.
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About Upper East Side
View All Upper East Side ListingsThe 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
View NeighborhoodActive 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)
36
Median Sale Price
$1.53M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/2/26, 10:50 PM EST
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $5,740 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.
The listed interior living area is 1,950 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1915, making it approximately 111 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 $1,400,000 for 1,950 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $718. 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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