50 East 79th Street, Unit 12AF

2,935 Sq. Ft.
$1,295 / Sq. Ft.
2,935
Sq. Ft.
$1,295
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Apartment 12AF is an elegant and spacious 9-room residence located in a prime Upper East Side location, a block away from Central Park and Museum Mile. This exquisite home offers breathtaking views of Central Park and the Upper West Side skyline, a rare and coveted feature that sets it apart.
Key features of this remarkable residence include:
- Timeless and elegant oversized living room and formal dining room
- All bedrooms are generously-sized
- Flexible layout: 5 bedrooms or 3 bedrooms along with
...Apartment 12AF is an elegant and spacious 9-room residence located in a prime Upper East Side location, a block away from Central Park and Museum Mile. This exquisite home offers breathtaking views of Central Park and the Upper West Side skyline, a rare and coveted feature that sets it apart.

Key features of this remarkable residence include:

- Timeless and elegant oversized living room and formal dining room
- All bedrooms are generously-sized
- Flexible layout: 5 bedrooms or 3 bedrooms along with a library and large den.
- Spacious chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry and vestibule
- Bright windowed breakfast room
- Ample storage space throughout the home including four walk-in closets

50 East 79th Street is a premier full-service building at the corner of Madison Avenue and 79th Street, located within a few blocks of sought-after restaurants, luxury boutiques, and several of the city's top schools. Amenities include 24-hour doorman, on-site resident manager, discounted on-site garage subject to availability, storage, bike room and a fully-equipped gym. Pied-a-terre ownership is welcome. Pet friendly.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own this remarkable property that combines luxury, comfort, and the iconic allure of Central Park.

Amenities

  • Primary Ensuite
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Gym
  • Crown Mouldings
  • Decorative Mouldings
  • Built-Ins
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in Building
LISTING UPDATED: 09/09/2025 12:42 PM

Property Details for 50 East 79th Street, Unit 12AF

StatusSold
Days on Market211
Taxes-
Maintenance$7,847 / month
Min. Down Pymt35%
Total Rooms9.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1958
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

Madison 79 Associates, Inc.

97 Units20 StoriesBuilt in 1958

Location

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Building Information for 50 East 79th Street, Unit 12AF

Building/ComplexMadison 79 Associates, Inc.Floor12Stories20Residences97Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1958Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$22,895 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,048

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$7,847

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Property History for 50 East 79th Street, Unit 12AF

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Sep 9, 2025

Sold

Manual

$3,800,000
Sep 9, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2025092300783001

$3,800,000
May 13, 2025

Contract Signed

Manual

Mar 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$4,150,000
Mar 31, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Oct 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

Manual

$4,500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/09/2025

Sold

Manual

$3,800,000
09/09/2025

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2025092300783001

$3,800,000
05/13/2025

Contract Signed

Manual

03/31/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$4,150,000
03/31/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

10/13/2024

Listed (Active)

Manual

$4,500,000

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

Public Records for 50 East 79th Street, Unit 12AF

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
APN1013930052

Schools near 50 East 79th Street, Unit 12AF

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
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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