Building
120 E 79th St
120 E 79th St, Manhattan, NY 10075

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120 E 79th St is a highrise co-op building located at 120 E 79th St in Manhattan. It was built in 1947. The structure rises 20 stories and contains 78 units.


Located within Upper East Side, 120 E 79th St provides a professional service level featuring full-service building. Residents enjoy a suite of amenities including bike room, cable included and common courtyard, among others. Pets are welcome in this pet-friendly community.

Units

Unit
Status
Price
$2,509,000 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$1,304/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
120 E 79th St - #11BCDOpen House: Mar 6, 11:00AM - 12:00PMActive$3,495,000-44-View
120 E 79th St - #7BCDListed By CompassContract Signed$3,375,000-44-
120 E 79th St - #7BCListed By CompassContract Signed$2,599,999-33-
120 E 79th St - #7AActive$1,650,000$1,304/sf321,265View
120 E 79th St - #2CContract Signed$1,425,000-22-

Building
120 E 79th St
120 E 79th St, Manhattan, NY 10075

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Building Amenities

Bike Room
Cable Included
Common Courtyard
Common Garden
Common Outdoor Space
Elevator
Full-Time Concierge
Full-Time Doorman
Gas Included
Gym

Building PoliciesUPDATED 09/11/2025

General Policies
Pet Policy: Pets Allowed
Rental/Sublet Policy: Allowed
Pied-a-Terre Policy: Allowed
Washer/Dryer Policy: Not Allowed
Sales & Financial Policies
Min Down Payment: 25%
Tax Deductibility: 44%
Transfer Fee (Flip Tax): Yes
HDFC Income Restrictions: Not Applicable
Open Houses Policy: Allowed
Policies are subject to change at the discretion of building management and may not apply to renters.

Building Facts

Building Overview
Property Type: Co-op
Building Size: Highrise
Access: Elevators [2]
Service Level: Full-Service Building
Year Built: 1947
Building Era: Post-war
Year Last Altered: 1989
Building Class: D4
Architect: Sylvan Bien
Owner: 120 E 79 ST CORP
HDFC Building: No
Size & Dimensions
Units: 78
Stories: 20
Building Sq. Ft.: 77,953 Sq. Ft.
Lot Sq. Ft.: 7,253 Sq. Ft.
Building Width: 66 Ft.
Building Depth: 80 Ft.
Lot Width: 71 Ft.
Lot Depth: 102.17 Ft.
Buildings on Lot: 1
Zoning & Use
Zoning Districts: R10A
Land Use Category: D4
Residential Units: 78
Total Units: 78
Residential Area(SF): 74,953 Sq. Ft.
Commercial Area(SF): 3,000 Sq. Ft.
Location Details
Street Address: 120 E 79th St
Zip Code: 10075
Building Name: -
Complex Name: -
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Borough: Manhattan
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Districts
Community District: 108
City Council: 4
Police Precinct: 19
Fire Department: E022
School District: 02

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Schools

SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
The Allen-Stevenson SchoolPrivateK-80.1 mi
NR
P.S. 6 Lillie D BlakePublicPK-50.2 mi
8
Rudolf Steiner SchoolPrivatePK-120.2 mi
NR
The Hewitt SchoolPrivateK-120.2 mi
NR

The Allen-Stevenson School

K-8, 0.1 mi, Private

NR

P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake

PK-5, 0.2 mi, Public

8

Rudolf Steiner School

PK-12, 0.2 mi, Private

NR

The Hewitt School

K-12, 0.2 mi, Private

NR

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Upper East Side
An upscale neighborhood with affluent roots. Although the Upper East Side is best known for upscale real-estate, well-known prep schools and designer boutiques, affordable apartments and relaxed living are easy to find in this quiet and bright neighborhood.
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More information about 120 E 79th St, Manhattan, NY 10075

As a benchmark, a 4-bedroom co-op at 120 East 79th Street, Unit 11BCD is currently on the market at $3,495,000, while 120 East 79th Street, Unit 14C recently sold for $2,215,000. This building sits amid Yorkville, Upper East Side, Lenox Hill, Roosevelt Island and Carnegie Hill, intersecting ZIP codes 10162, 10028, 10021, 10044 and 10024 — and directly borders New York, Manhattan, Queens, Guttenberg and West New York. For added insight, see how this compares to average rental rates in Manhattan. *All numbers are for indication only and are not guaranteed.

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Updated as of Sep 16, 2025.