120 East 79th Street, Unit 11BCD

120 E 79th St
Upper East Side

$3,495,000
Price
4
Beds
—Sq. Ft.
— / Sq. Ft.
—
Sq. Ft.
—
per Sq. Ft.
Open: 12/28 01:00PM - 02:30PM - By Appt
Open: 12/28 01:00PM - 02:30PM - By Appt

Description

An Exceptional Opportunity on East 79th Street Perfectly positioned between Park and Lexington Avenues in one of Manhattan's most distinguished cooperatives, this rare offering at 120 East 79th Street combines scale, light, and timeless elegance with a prime Upper East Side address. This sun-filled residence features multiple grand entertaining rooms, two private outdoor spaces, four bedrooms, and four full bathrooms. With four exposures and open city views to the north and south, the home enjoys...An Exceptional Opportunity on East 79th Street Perfectly positioned between Park and Lexington Avenues in one of Manhattan's most distinguished cooperatives, this rare offering at 120 East 79th Street combines scale, light, and timeless elegance with a prime Upper East Side address. This sun-filled residence features multiple grand entertaining rooms, two private outdoor spaces, four bedrooms, and four full bathrooms. With four exposures and open city views to the north and south, the home enjoys abundant natural light throughout the day. A gracious entry hall leads to a magnificent gallery that seamlessly connects the expansive formal living room, dining room, and primary suite. The living and dining rooms are beautifully proportioned for both entertaining and everyday living, and open to a balcony with charming views toward Central Park. The den, currently configured as a secondary living space, leads to a south-facing terrace that basks in sunlight as it clears the surrounding townhouses. Each of the four bedrooms is generously scaled with its own en-suite bath, ensuring comfort and privacy. The windowed kitchen is smartly appointed with well-designed storage and premium appliances, including a KitchenAid stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher. A washer/dryer installation has been previously approved by the cooperative, providing a purchaser the opportunity to do the same with board consent. Residents of 120 East 79th Street enjoy a coveted white-glove cooperative with a 24-hour attended lobby, live-in resident manager, fitness center, laundry room, bike room, private storage (waitlist), and a serene common garden. Just moments from Central Park, world-class boutiques along Madison Avenue, and the city's finest cultural institutions, this residence offers the rare combination of prewar grace, grand proportions, modern flexibility, and an unparalleled location-a truly distinguished and unique home.    
  1. Listed by Amy Mirer Tuchman • Douglas Elliman Real Estate
    P: (917)-975-0633 C: (917)-975-0633 amy.tuchman@elliman.com

Property Details for 120 East 79th Street, Unit 11BCD

View
City

Open Houses

Sunday, Dec 28th

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

By Appointment Only

LISTING UPDATED: 12/23/2025 08:39 PM

Property Details for 120 East 79th Street, Unit 11BCD

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20049649
Days on Market97
Taxes-
Maintenance$7,515 / month
Min. Down Pymt25%
Total Rooms6.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1947
CountyNew York County

Building

120 E 79th St

78 Units20 StoriesBuilt in 1947

Location

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Add your commute

Building Information for 120 East 79th Street, Unit 11BCD

Building/Complex120 E 79th StFloor11Stories20Residences78Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1947Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$23,706 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$16,191

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$7,515

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 120 East 79th Street, Unit 11BCD

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Lenox Hill
  • Stories Total: 20
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning Description: R10A
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0064
  • Tax Deduction Percent: 39.00%
  • Tax Block: 01413
  • Flip Tax Type: Percent
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $2
  • Building Tax Lot: 0064
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 0.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Features: Elevators
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Laundry Features: Other
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: false
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: StockCooperative
  • Number Of Shares: 145
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Entry Level: 11
  • Fireplace: No
  • Floor Number: 11
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: No
  • ElevatorsTotal: 2
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 78
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 120 East 79th Street, Unit 11BCD

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Oct 1, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20049649

$3,495,000—
Sep 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20049649

$3,895,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20049649

$3,495,000
09/18/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20049649

$3,895,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 120 East 79th Street, Unit 11BCD

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake
Public - PK to 5
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake
PublicPK to 5

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public6 to 8

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.

Neighborhood Map and Transit

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

Explore Nearby Homes

More information about 120 East 79th Street, Unit 11BCD, Upper East Side

120 East 79th Street, Unit 11BCD is a co-op for sale in Upper East Side. This property was listed for sale on September 18, 2025 by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, it's currently listed at $3,495,000. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 120 East 79th Street, Unit 11BCD is a 4-bed, 4-bath, co-op built in 1947.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2025 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., All rights reserved. The source of the displayed data is either the property owner or public record provided by non-governmental third parties. It is believed to be reliable but not guaranteed. This information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the IDX Program of OneKey® MLS. Information Copyright 2025, OneKey® MLS. All data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Compass. See Terms of Service for additional restrictions. Compass · Tel: 212-913-9058 · New York, NY Listing information for certain New York City properties provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York’s Residential Listing Service (the "RLS"). The information contained in this listing has not been verified by the RLS and should be verified by the consumer. The listing information provided here is for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial use. Retransmission, redistribution or copying of this listing information is strictly prohibited except in connection with a consumer's consideration of the purchase and/or sale of an individual property. This listing information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2025 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., all rights reserved. This information is not guaranteed, should be independently verified and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Offers of compensation set forth here are for other RLSParticipants only and may not reflect other agreements between a consumer and their broker.©2025 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., All rights reserved.