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

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161 E 79th St is a co-op building located at 161 E 79th St in Manhattan. It was built in 1915. The structure rises 12 stories and contains 24 units.


Located in the Upper East Side, 161 E 79th St provides a professional service level featuring full time doorman. This building offers bike room, elevator and laundry in building. Pets are welcome in this pet-friendly community.

Units

Unit
Status
Price
$3,367,500 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$2,125/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
161 E 79th St - #7AContract Signed$4,250,000$2,125/sf32.52,000
161 E 79th St - #7BExclusive ListingContract Signed$2,485,000-32-

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

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Building Amenities

Bike Room
Elevator
Full-Time Doorman
Laundry in Building
Pre-war

Building PoliciesUPDATED 01/06/2021

General Policies
Pet Policy: Pets Allowed
Washer/Dryer Policy: Allowed
Sales & Financial Policies
Min Down Payment: 50%
Tax Deductibility: 35%
Transfer Fee (Flip Tax): Yes
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: Midrise
Access: Elevators [2]
Service Level: Full Time Doorman
Year Built: 1915
Building Era: Pre-war
Building Class: D4
Owner: 161 E 79 ST CORP
Size & Dimensions
Units: 24
Stories: 12
Building Sq. Ft.: 51,792 Sq. Ft.
Lot Sq. Ft.: 6,334 Sq. Ft.
Building Width: 62 Ft.
Building Depth: 83 Ft.
Lot Width: 62 Ft.
Lot Depth: 102.17 Ft.
Buildings on Lot: 1
Zoning & Use
Zoning Districts: R10A
Land Use Category: D4
Residential Units: 24
Total Units: 24
Residential Area(SF): 51,792 Sq. Ft.
Location Details
Street Address: 161 E 79th St
Zip Code: 10075
Building Name: -
Complex Name: -
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Districts
Community District: 108
City Council: 5
Police Precinct: 19
Fire Department: E022
School District: 02

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Schools

SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
The Allen-Stevenson SchoolPrivateK-80.1 mi
NR
Birch Wathen Lenox SchoolPrivateK-120.2 mi
NR
The Birch Wathen Lenox SchoolPrivateK-120.2 mi
NR
Ramaz SchoolPrivate9-120.2 mi
NR

The Allen-Stevenson School

K-8, 0.1 mi, Private

NR

Birch Wathen Lenox School

K-12, 0.2 mi, Private

NR

The Birch Wathen Lenox School

K-12, 0.2 mi, Private

NR

Ramaz School

9-12, 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 161 E 79th St, Manhattan, NY 10075

As a benchmark, a 3-bedroom co-op at 161 East 79th Street, Unit 7A is currently on the market at $4,250,000, while East 79th Street recently sold for $2,195,000. This building sits amid Upper East Side, Yorkville, Lenox Hill, Roosevelt Island and Carnegie Hill, intersecting ZIP codes 10021, 10162, 10044, 10028 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 Apr 3, 2026.