156 East 79th Street, Unit 9C

156 E 79th St
Upper East Side

$895,000
Price
2
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Description

9C is a spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom pre-war gem with large rooms and a sensible layout. Bring your sunglasses! If you crave sunlight streaming through every room of your next apartment, you have found the right home. All of the rooms face south, taking advantage of the glorious sunshine and lovely open city views. The inviting living room has 10 foot high beamed ceilings, gorgeous herringbone floors and dining adjacent, creating the perfect flow for open plan living and entertaining. The windowed...9C is a spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom pre-war gem with large rooms and a sensible layout. Bring your sunglasses! If you crave sunlight streaming through every room of your next apartment, you have found the right home. All of the rooms face south, taking advantage of the glorious sunshine and lovely open city views. The inviting living room has 10 foot high beamed ceilings, gorgeous herringbone floors and dining adjacent, creating the perfect flow for open plan living and entertaining. The windowed kitchen is conveniently located next to the dining area. The primary suite is an oasis tucked away on the other end of the apartment for privacy and features a windowed bathroom.. The cheerful second bedroom has two windows, two closets and a large sunny ensuite bathroom.

The apartment has been freshly painted and the floors refinished. It is ready for your vision!

156 East 79th Street was designed by Schwartz & Gross and completed in 1916. It is a long-established co-operative with a 24 hour doorman and a resident superintendent. The co-op allows 50% financing, and is pet friendly. There is a laundry room, private storage and bicycle storage. Located in the center of the Upper East Side, close to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, fine dining, superb shopping and convenient public transit.

Please note, there is a monthly operating assessment of $332.23 through January 31, 2026 and a capital assessment of $540.70 through December 31, 2025.


Listing Agents

  1. Nina Hennessey

    Nina Hennessey

    Listing Agent

    Compass

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  2. Ellen Saland

    Ellen Saland

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    ellen.saland@compass.com

    P: (917)-951-9522

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  3. Jennifer Taylor

    Jennifer Taylor

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    jet@compass.com

    P: (917)-968-7504

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  4. Wendy Nanasi

    Wendy Nanasi

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    wendy.nanasi@compass.com

    P: (917)-312-6968

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  5. Sharon Stulberg

    Sharon Stulberg

    Alternative Listing Agent

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  6. Lisa Garey

    Lisa Garey

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    lisa.garey@compass.com

    P: (917)-445-5803

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  7. Susan Catry

    Susan Catry

    Alternative Listing Agent

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    susancatry@compass.com

    P: (917)-328-4593

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  8. Kathleen Klech

    Kathleen Klech

    Alternative Listing Agent

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  9. Jannette Patterson

    Jannette Patterson

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    P: (206)-707-6018

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Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Gym
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in Building
  • Southern Exposure
  • Bike Room
  • Midrise
  • Highrise
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 12:53 PM

Property Details for 156 East 79th Street, Unit 9C

StatusContract Signed
Days on Market120
Taxes-
Maintenance$4,819 / month
Min. Down Pymt50%
Total Rooms4.5
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS Type-
Year Built1917
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation3%

Building

156 E 79th St

60 Units14 StoriesBuilt in 1917

Location

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Building Information for 156 East 79th Street, Unit 9C

Building/Complex156 E 79th StFloor9Stories14Residences60Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1917Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$7,583 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,764

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$4,819

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Property History for 156 East 79th Street, Unit 9C

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 21, 2025

Contract Signed

Manual

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Jun 19, 2025

Price Change

Manual

$895,000—
Apr 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$950,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/21/2025

Contract Signed

Manual

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06/19/2025

Price Change

Manual

$895,000
04/22/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$950,000

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

Schools near 156 East 79th Street, Unit 9C

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor
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. 158 Baylard Taylor
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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