120 East 79th Street, Unit 2D
Description
Upon entering, you are greeted by an elegant foyer that leads to a sprawling kitchen and dining area. This open-plan space features two large western-facing windows, a generous walk-in-pantry closet, and ample room for serious...This beautifully renovated, sunny, and spacious one-bedroom corner apartment boasts western and southern exposures. It is located just off Park Avenue in the highly coveted Upper East Side, within an established full-service co-op on 79th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues.
Upon entering, you are greeted by an elegant foyer that leads to a sprawling kitchen and dining area. This open-plan space features two large western-facing windows, a generous walk-in-pantry closet, and ample room for serious cooks, making it the perfect spot to entertain guests while preparing meals. The kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances, including a stainless steel Bertazzoni stove and paneled Miele refrigerator and dishwasher. The living room offers an expansive layout with room for a separate living area, home office, and dining area. The renovated bathroom, featuring a large shower and Herringbone mosaic tiles, is conveniently located outside the bedroom for easy guest access. The generously sized bedroom includes a wall-to-wall built-in closet, thoughtfully customized from floor to ceiling to maximize storage space. The apartment features new ash hardwood floors and beamed ceilings throughout, lending a decidedly pre-war feel to this 1947 building. Yet, updated windows, fixtures, kitchen, and bathroom provide sleek and clean contemporary additions.
With only four apartments per floor, the building has a small boutique atmosphere, complete with a canopied entrance and a common planted and furnished garden in the rear. Amenities include a full-time doorman, live-in resident manager, porters, laundry room, bike room, and fitness room. Storage is available subject to a waitlist. This non-smoking and pet-friendly building permits pied-à-terre buyers at the board's discretion.
Conveniently located near world-class restaurants, boutique shops, Central Park, and museums, with public transportation nearby, this apartment epitomizes luxury living on the Upper East Side.
(Water and gas are included in the maintenance fee. There is a 2% flip tax. There is a $360 monthly assessment that runs through June 2026.)
Listing Agent
![Pino Fortunato]()
pino.fortunato@compass.comP: (646)-338-8848
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Common Garden
- Common Outdoor Space
- Gym
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
Property Details for 120 East 79th Street, Unit 2D
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 25 |
| Taxes | $1,866 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | 25% |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
120 E 79th St
Location
Sold By Spire Group
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Building Information for 120 East 79th Street, Unit 2D
Payment Calculator
$5,563 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$3,697
$1,866
$0
Property History for 120 East 79th Street, Unit 2D
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Sold Manual | $798,000 |
| 12/22/2025 | $798,000 +11.5% / yr | |
| 10/03/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 09/07/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $798,000 |
| 07/31/2023 | $615,000 | |
| 07/31/2023 | $615,000 | |
| 05/01/2023 | — | |
| 09/29/2022 | $675,000 |
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 2D
Schools near 120 East 79th Street, Unit 2D
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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