301 East 79th Street, Unit 5P

Continental Towers
Upper East Side

$895,000
Price
1
Bed
700 Sq. Ft.
$1,279 / Sq. Ft.
700
Sq. Ft.
$1,279
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Private Outdoor Space. Ultra-Prime UES. Incredible Value and Low Common Charges. A timeless Upper East Side lifestyle awaits in this sun-bathed 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo with a private balcony and abundant closet space at the sought-after Continental Towers. Residents are greeted by a welcoming foyer with a coat closet. Beyond, an open living and dining area suffused with southern light flows out to a spacious balcony, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience perfect for entertaining, alfresco...Private Outdoor Space. Ultra-Prime UES. Incredible Value and Low Common Charges. A timeless Upper East Side lifestyle awaits in this sun-bathed 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo with a private balcony and abundant closet space at the sought-after Continental Towers. Residents are greeted by a welcoming foyer with a coat closet. Beyond, an open living and dining area suffused with southern light flows out to a spacious balcony, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience perfect for entertaining, alfresco meals, and more. Oversized windows offer classic city vistas, and parquet hardwood floors and efficient thru-wall cooling units run throughout. The galley-style kitchen includes ample cabinetry and full-size stainless steel appliances. The king-size bedroom has a wall of reach-in closets and easy access to a separate dressing area and a lovely full bathroom with a deep tub and sliding glass shower partition. The unit also allows in-unit washer and dryer installations. Continental Towers is a superb luxury condominium with an attentive staff, including full-time doormen, concierge service, and a live-in superintendent. Residents of this pet-friendly building enjoy a gorgeous landscaped roof deck and garden, central laundry, storage, a fully equipped fitness center, on-site parking, modernized elevators, and renovated hallways. The building is surrounded by exciting dining, shopping, and entertainment options and is moments from lush outdoor spaces like Central Park, John Jay Park, and Carl Schurz Park. Transportation is effortless with easy access to the Q, 4, 5, and 6 subway lines as well as the M79 crosstown bus. Please note that the real estate taxes shown are the full, unabated amount, as the property is not the seller's primary residence.
  1. Listed by Angela Rapoport Martiak • Serhant
    P: (917)-991-8758 C: (917)-991-8758 angela.rapoport@serhant.com
  2. Listed by Natalia Gavrilov • Serhant
    P: (917)-582-8617 C: (917)-582-8617 ng@serhant.com

Property Details for 301 East 79th Street, Unit 5P

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LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 08:09 PM

Property Details for 301 East 79th Street, Unit 5P

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20067649
Days on Market9
Taxes$995 / month
Common Charges$788 / month
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms3.0
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondo
Year Built1974
CountyNew York County

Building

Continental Towers

538 Units36 StoriesBuilt in 1974

Location

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Building Information for 301 East 79th Street, Unit 5P

Building/ComplexContinental TowersFloor5Stories36Residences538Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1974Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$6,690 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,907

Property Taxes

$995

Maintenance/Common Charges

$788

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Property Information for 301 East 79th Street, Unit 5P

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Yorkville
  • Stories Total: 36
  • Exposures: South
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning Description: R8B
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 1052
  • Tax Deduction Percent: .00%
  • Tax Block: 01542
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 7501
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 995.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
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Lot Information
  • Living Area: 700.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Name: Continental Towers
Building Information
  • Building Features: Elevators
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Laundry Features: None
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes, BuildingCatsOK
  • 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: Condominium
  • Number Of Shares: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Other
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Fireplace: No
  • Dining Type: Area
  • Kitchen Condition: Excellent
  • Floor Number: 5
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: No
  • Bathroom Condition: Excellent
  • ElevatorsTotal: 4
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Line: P
  • Number Of Units Total: 538
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: CatsOk
  • Attendance Type: DoormanYes
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 301 East 79th Street, Unit 5P

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jan 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20067649

$895,000—
Nov 25, 2025

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS11029364

$899,000—
Nov 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS11029364

—
Jun 24, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS11029364

$925,000—
Jan 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS11029364

$899,000—
Jun 9, 2022

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10890905

$875,000—
Jun 9, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2022061501128001

$875,000

+1.7% / yr

Mar 28, 2022

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10890905

—
Mar 9, 2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10890905

$865,000—
Dec 17, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2008121700789001

$700,000

+5.9% / yr

Oct 7, 2006

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #21ebfe70f924259a99038b4cd6726d7d146d7a29

$625,000——
Apr 12, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2006041401399001

$600,000

+99.0% / yr

Feb 2, 2006

Contract Signed

RealPlus #21ebfe70f924259a99038b4cd6726d7d146d7a29

$625,000——
Dec 9, 2005

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #21ebfe70f924259a99038b4cd6726d7d146d7a29

$625,000——
Mar 22, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2005032900966001

$290,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/19/2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20067649

$895,000
11/25/2025

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS11029364

$899,000
11/14/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS11029364

—
06/24/2025

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS11029364

$925,000
01/16/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS11029364

$899,000
06/09/2022

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10890905

$875,000
06/09/2022

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2022061501128001

$875,000

+1.7% / yr

03/28/2022

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10890905

—
03/09/2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10890905

$865,000
12/17/2008

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2008121700789001

$700,000

+5.9% / yr

10/07/2006

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #21ebfe70f924259a99038b4cd6726d7d146d7a29

$625,000
04/12/2006

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2006041401399001

$600,000

+99.0% / yr

02/02/2006

Contract Signed

RealPlus #21ebfe70f924259a99038b4cd6726d7d146d7a29

$625,000
12/09/2005

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #21ebfe70f924259a99038b4cd6726d7d146d7a29

$625,000
03/22/2005

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2005032900966001

$290,000

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Public Records for 301 East 79th Street, Unit 5P

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Schools near 301 East 79th Street, Unit 5P

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School
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. 290 Manhattan New School
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 301 East 79th Street, Unit 5P, Upper East Side

301 East 79th Street, Unit 5P is a condo for sale in Upper East Side. This property was listed for sale on January 19, 2026 by Serhant, it's currently listed at $895,000. It has been on the market for a total of 9 days and was last sold on June 9, 2022. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 290 Manhattan New School, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 301 East 79th Street, Unit 5P is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 700 sqft condo built in 1974.

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