156 East 79th Street, Unit 9C
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...New Price! Back on the market.
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 up to 60% financing, and is pet friendly. There is a laundry room, private storage and bicycle storage, subject to availability. 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 $326.06 which ends ends 1/31/2027 and a capital assessment of $540.70 which ends 12/31/2026.
Listing Agents
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![Ellen Saland]()
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![Jennifer Amos-Taylor]()
jet@compass.comP: (917)-968-7504
![Wendy Nanasi]()
wendy.nanasi@compass.comP: (917)-312-6968
![Sharon Stulberg]()
sharon.stulberg@compass.comP: (646)-581-4394
![Lisa Garey]()
lisa.garey@compass.comP: (917)-445-5803
![Susan Catry]()
susancatry@compass.comP: (917)-328-4593
![Kathleen Klech]()
kathleen.klech@compass.comP: (917)-657-0332
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Gym
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Southern Exposure
- Bike Room
- Midrise
- Highrise
Property Details for 156 East 79th Street, Unit 9C
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 65 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $4,790 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 40% |
| Total Rooms | 4.5 |
| Property Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1917 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
156 E 79th St
Location
Building Information for 156 East 79th Street, Unit 9C
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1Property History for 156 East 79th Street, Unit 9C
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Contract Signed Manual | — | |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Price Change Manual | $835,000 | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $859,000 | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $859,000 | — |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — | |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Price Change Manual | $895,000 | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $950,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/10/2026 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 03/04/2026 | Price Change Manual | $835,000 |
| 03/02/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $859,000 |
| 03/02/2026 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 02/03/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $859,000 |
| 08/21/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 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
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. 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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