120 East 79th Street, Unit 15BC
Description
The formal entryway with two generous closets leads you to the bright and gracious open-concept north-facing great room, off of which is a private terrace. The chef's kitchen is open to the dining area and features a porcelain island with bar seating for informal dining, Dacor appliances,...Meticulously gut-renovated by the current owner, this mint 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom boasts a loft-like layout, in-unit washer/dryer, private terrace, and a separate, ground-floor staff room/home office with a full bathroom.
The formal entryway with two generous closets leads you to the bright and gracious open-concept north-facing great room, off of which is a private terrace. The chef's kitchen is open to the dining area and features a porcelain island with bar seating for informal dining, Dacor appliances, custom cabinetry, and a large walk-in pantry with a Whirlpool HybridCare washer/dryer.
The primary bedroom is adjacent to the living room and also features open northern exposure over double-wide 79th Street. An enormous custom walk-in closet leads to the marble ensuite bathroom with a glass-encased shower, double sink vanity, heated floors, and excellent storage. At the opposite end of the apartment are two additional bedrooms with large closets that share a full bathroom with a tub.
A powder room, additional storage closet hallway, new oak herringbone floors, central AC, overhead lighting in every room, and a plethora of custom closets complete this fabulous home.
Built in 1947, 120 East 79th Street is a full-service co-op with a full-time doorman, live-in super, common garden, fitness room, bike room, laundry room, and additional storage (there is currently a waitlist). Located near the finest dining, shopping, and cultural attractions the Upper East Side has to offer.
Pets, pieds-a-terre, and 75% financing are permitted. There is a 2% flip tax paid by the buyer. Maintenance for the ground floor staff room: $466.46/month.
Monthly assessment of $1,220 (including staff room) beginning April 1, 2024 for 18 months for Local Law 11.
Listing Agents
![Allison L. Chiaramonte]()
achiaramonte@compass.comP: (646)-248-0193
![Tania Isacoff Friedland]()
tfriedland@compass.comP: (917)-975-2892
![Sarah Minton]()
sminton@compass.comP: (617)-771-7404
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Full-Time Doorman
- Common Garden
- Common Outdoor Space
- Gym
- Pool
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator
Property Details for 120 East 79th Street, Unit 15BC
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 236 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $5,857 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 25% |
| Total Rooms | 6.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
| Compensation Remarks | 2.5% to Buyer's Agent paid by Seller |
Building
120 E 79th St
Location
Building Information for 120 East 79th Street, Unit 15BC
Payment Calculator
$21,445 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$15,588
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$5,857
Property History for 120 East 79th Street, Unit 15BC
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 11/03/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,365,000 |
| 11/02/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 03/13/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,365,000 |
| 06/14/2024 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 05/31/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,450,000 |
| 05/31/2024 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 02/21/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,450,000 |
| 12/18/2023 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | $3,595,000 |
| 09/05/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,595,000 |
| 06/16/2017 | $2,800,000 | |
| 06/16/2017 | $2,800,000 | |
| 11/11/2016 | $2,850,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 120 East 79th Street, Unit 15BC
Schools near 120 East 79th Street, Unit 15BC
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| 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.
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