151 East 79th Street
151 East 79th Street
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
Description
A private landing leads to a grand entry gallery with access to both public and private areas. Enter the magnificent double size great room which boasts impeccable floor to ceiling wooden paneling set within a wall of original lead casement windows with western city views. A beautiful wood burning fireplace and multiple seating areas complete this impressive entertaining space. Adjacent to the great room is a large formal dining room and a butler's pantry with never-ending storage. The huge kitchen is equipped with three enormous picture windows facing east and north. A charming breakfast room, with Juliette Balcony is unlike any other in the building. Floor to ceiling windows gaze over All Soul's Church. A full laundry room, and staff room with ensuite bathroom are adjacent. The private bedroom wing is accessed through a hallway lined with deep walk-in closets. All bedrooms are spacious and filled with natural light, each featuring an en-suite bathroom. The primary bedroom suite, with south and west exposures, is particularly impressive, featuring another wood-burning fireplace, en-suite bathroom, and a walk-in closet.
This residence showcases beautiful prewar details and oak floors throughout, adding to its timeless elegance. Located in the heart of one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in New York City, 151 East 79 Street is a boutique cooperative building with only sixteen residences and a lovely canopied entrance with decorative limestone columns and handsome wrought-iron doors. The building offers a range of amenities, including a newly renovated windowed gym, private storage which transfers with the sale, a full-time doorman and a resident manager. The cooperative benefits from the rent paid by the commercial space on Lexington Avenue which allows for low maintenance. 151 East 79 Street permits 50% financing and is pet friendly. There is a 2.5% flip tax paid by the buyer.
Listing Agents
![Elizabeth Sahlman]()
esahlman@compass.comP: 917.523.8200
![Lorand Kovacs]()
lorand.kovacs@compass.comP: 718.510.6223
![Becca Schreiber]()
beccaschreiber@compass.comP: 917.653.7046
Amenities
- Floor Thru
- Corner Unit
- Primary Ensuite
- Doorman
- Full-Time Doorman
- City Views
- Open Views
- Balcony
Location
Property Details for 151 East 79th Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 243 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $10,929 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 50% |
| Total Rooms | 10.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-Operative |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| County | New York County |
Building
151 E 79th St
Location
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Building Information for 151 East 79th Street
Payment Calculator
$35,487 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
$24,558
$0
$10,929
Property History for 151 East 79th Street
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Schools near 151 East 79th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
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| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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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 |
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