151 East 79th Street, Unit 2A

151 E 79th St
Upper East Side

$3,250,000
Price
3
Beds
3,200 Sq. Ft.
$1,016 / Sq. Ft.
3,200
Sq. Ft.
$1,016
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Flooded with natural light and tree top views, this lovely south-facing duplex offers approximately 3,200 sq ft of elegant living space in a beautifully maintained pre-war building. Ideally designed for both grand entertaining and quiet relaxation, the expansive 29-foot living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace and the separate dining room can seat twelve. Currently configured as three large bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, the layout also provides the ability to create a home office...Flooded with natural light and tree top views, this lovely south-facing duplex offers approximately 3,200 sq ft of elegant living space in a beautifully maintained pre-war building. Ideally designed for both grand entertaining and quiet relaxation, the expansive 29-foot living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace and the separate dining room can seat twelve. Currently configured as three large bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, the layout also provides the ability to create a home office or staff room. There is elevator access to both floors of the apartment. Recently refreshed with new paint and refinished floors, this home is ready for your personal touch. Built in 1924 by the renowned architects Rouse and Goldstone, this boutique cooperative offers full-time doorman service and an attentive superintendent. Additional amenities include dedicated storage that is associated with the apartment, a bike room, and a gym. The building allows 50% financing, and there is a 2.5% flip tax. Pets are allowed.
  1. Listed by Abigail S Lash • Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
    P: (212)-906-9281 C: (212)-906-9281 alash@bhsusa.com

Amenities

  • Duplex
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Gym
  • Fireplace
  • Elevator
  • Washer / Dryer in Unit
  • Dishwasher
  • Formal Dining Room
LISTING UPDATED: 12/19/2025 08:46 AM

Property Details for 151 East 79th Street, Unit 2A

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20048874
Days on Market96
Taxes-
Maintenance$5,846 / month
Min. Down Pymt50%
Total Rooms7.5
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1925
CountyNew York County

Building

151 E 79th St

16 Units15 StoriesBuilt in 1925

Location

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Building Information for 151 East 79th Street, Unit 2A

Building/Complex151 E 79th StFloor-Stories15Residences16Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details3Year Built1925Building AgePre-war

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$15,883 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,037

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$5,846

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Property Information for 151 East 79th Street, Unit 2A

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Upper East Side
  • Stories Total: 15
  • Exposures: East, West, North, South
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0020
  • Tax Deduction Percent: 34.00%
  • Tax Block: 01508
  • Flip Tax Type: Percent
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $3
  • Building Tax Lot: 0020
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 0.0
  • Tax Abatement Comments: Only shareholders who use the apartment as a primary residence are eligible for the tax abatement.
  • Tax Abatement Expiration Year: 2024.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: true
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
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Lot Information
  • Living Area: 3200.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Features: Storage, Elevators
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Laundry Features: Other
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Building Pets Allowed Comments: Ask agent for pet restrictions.
  • 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: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Fair
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Dining Type: Formal
  • Kitchen Condition: Fair
  • Floor Number: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: No
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, InUnit
  • Bathroom Condition: Fair
  • ElevatorsTotal: 2
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Line: A
  • Number Of Units Total: 16
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed Comments: Ask agent for pet restrictions.

Property History for 151 East 79th Street, Unit 2A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Nov 24, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20048874

$3,250,000—
Sep 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20048874

$3,750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/24/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20048874

$3,250,000
09/16/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20048874

$3,750,000

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Schools near 151 East 79th Street, Unit 2A

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.

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More information about 151 East 79th Street, Unit 2A, Upper East Side

151 East 79th Street, Unit 2A is a co-op for sale in Upper East Side. This property was listed for sale on September 16, 2025 by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC, it's currently listed at $3,250,000. 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. 151 East 79th Street, Unit 2A is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 3,200 sqft co-op built in 1925.

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