179 East 79th Street, Unit 5A
179 East 79th Street, Unit 5A
Sold 3/29/21
Sold 3/29/21
Description
A gracious foyer invites you inside to discover sleek espresso-stained Brazilian Cumaru hardwood floors and beamed ceilings that soar over 9-feet-tall. In the expansive living room, enjoy a generous footprint for seating and dining areas surrounded by a bright south-facing window, wide art walls and designer...Breathtaking from every angle, this thoroughly renovated two-bedroom, two-bathroom cooperative combines prewar scale with exquisite contemporary updates in a coveted Upper East Side location.
A gracious foyer invites you inside to discover sleek espresso-stained Brazilian Cumaru hardwood floors and beamed ceilings that soar over 9-feet-tall. In the expansive living room, enjoy a generous footprint for seating and dining areas surrounded by a bright south-facing window, wide art walls and designer lighting. Chefs will love the windowed eat-in kitchen featuring glass-front cabinetry, quartz countertops and upscale stainless steel appliances, including a Bertazzoni range and microwave, a Bosch dishwasher and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. Herringbone slate floors, a built-in breakfast bar, handsome pendant lighting and a service entrance complete the space.
The owner's suite is placed at the end of a long hallway lined with two custom closets. Inside, enjoy spacious king-size proportions, under-window built-ins and two California closets. The windowed en suite bathroom is finished with gorgeous marble, Grohe fixtures and a walk-in shower. The oversized secondary bedroom boasts another California closet and easy access to the guest bathroom, where you'll find a magnificent soaking tub/rain shower, floor-to-ceiling herringbone subway tile and Brizio fixtures. Nest thermostat and in-wall A/V wiring add effortless ease to this flawless, completely turnkey home.
179 East 79th Street is an elegant prewar cooperative where residents enjoy a full-time door attendant, live-in superintendent, laundry room, storage, a bike room and a lovely garden. Board policies permit pieds-à-terre, guarantors, co-purchases and dogs up to 40 lbs. Only 25 percent down required.
From this outstanding Upper East Side location, at the border of Lenox Hill and Yorkville, you're surrounded by fantastic shopping, dining, nightlife and services. Central Park and the Museum Mile are just four blocks west. Transportation from this desirable enclave is effortless with Q, 4/5/6 trains nearby, the M79 crosstown bus right outside your door, plus additional bus service and CitiBike stations within easy reach.
Listing Agent
![Angela Rapoport]()
angela.rapoport@compass.comP: 917.991.8758
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- City Views
- Common Garden
- Crown Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Elevator
Location
Property Details for 179 East 79th Street, Unit 5A
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 88 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $2,924 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 25% |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1928 |
| County | New York County |
Building
179 E 79th St
Location
Building Information for 179 East 79th Street, Unit 5A
Payment Calculator
$10,496 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
$7,572
$0
$2,924
Property History for 179 East 79th Street, Unit 5A
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Schools near 179 East 79th Street, Unit 5A
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 |
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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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