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SOLD FOR $2,292,500

· Closed November 30, 2022

156 E 79TH Street #8A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,292,500

156 E 79TH Street #8A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10833037

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1917

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Lot Size 10,216 sq ft
Year Built 1917
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $4,135/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 8 of 14

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 8
Baths 3 Full
Floor 8 of 14
View City
Exposure East,North,South
Pets Yes
Year Built 1917
Architectural Style Prewar
Lot Size 10,216 sq ft
Parcel # 1413-0050-00156-000-000008A

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 6, 2021 $2,795,000 -
Price Reduced Nov 30, 2022 $2,595,000 -7.2%
Currently May 4, 2026 $2,292,500 -11.7%

Description

Infinite Possibilities. This grand classic eight into seven apartment defines good bones with soaring 10 feet ceilings, a woodburning fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, a gracious entry foyer and grand room proportions. Owned by the same family for decades, this treasure will require some kitchen and bath updates, in addition to cosmetic work. With 6 windows looking over double-wide 79th Street, this apartment is a true gem for the discerning buyer to create their dream home. The flexible layout easily allows for 3 or 4 bedrooms, an eat in kitchen and formal dining room – perfect for any lifestyle. Originally set up as a separate formal layout with living and dining room, three proper bedrooms along a bedroom hall, a large kitchen with a W/D and two oversized staff rooms, the current layout has been reconfigured to feature an extra full-size guest bedroom (or family room) and full bathroom off the kitchen and an open library/den in the main living space. The gracious primary suite features space for a dressing area and windowed primary bath with a dual vanity. Built in 1915 and designed by Schwartz & Gross, 156 East 79th Street is a well-established Upper East Side pre-war co-op with a full-time doorman and live-in resident manager, a bicycle room, a laundry room, basement storage and reasonable work rules. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side, close to Central Park, the city's most famous museums, destination dining, specialty food markets, the best public and private schools, this home is truly convenient to all major transportation. Pets permitted. Up to 50% financing permitted. *Some of the rooms in this apartment have been virtually staged. Photos shown are for representation only. You will find the virtually staged room, followed by the original room.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Eat In Kitchen Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area Fireplace

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 60
Stories 14
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $4,135/mo
Original Price $2,795,000
Sale Price $2,292,500
Previous Price $2,595,000

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

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,536

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

22

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

36

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/4/26, 8:46 AM EST

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Location

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156 E 79TH Street #8A, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1
Floor Plan 2

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R4A
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $127,680
Land Value: $19,860
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,305 SF
Building Area: 1,607 SF
Built FAR: 0.7
Allowed FAR: 1

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 $4,135 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1917, making it approximately 109 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: RLS10833037
First Listed: 7/6/2021
Price Changed: 11/30/2022
Closed: 11/30/2022
Contract Date: 7/6/2021

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Warburg - Victoria G. Hersh

Listing Contact: (917) 626-9088

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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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