505 East 79th Street, Unit 7L
Description
This...Discover this sun-filled classic Upper East Side 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a south-facing balcony, offering the perfect blend of space, tranquility, and stunning craftsmanship, ideal for family living. The home features two generously sized split bedrooms, providing privacy, and a living room with an adjoining dining area that opens onto a spacious balcony. The low-rise, landmark-designated buildings across the broad, tree-lined street ensure beautiful sunny southern views and exposures.
This elegantly designed residence boasts immaculate finishes, starting with a gracious foyer that leads to an expansive living room with a sizable dining area. The chef’s kitchen is impressive, equipped with custom cabinetry and top-tier stainless steel appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Wolf oven, a Miele dishwasher, a GE Profile microwave, a wine cooler, and marble countertops.
The apartment is filled with natural light and features central air conditioning, large windows, and hardwood floors. It features two beautifully appointed full bathrooms, ample closets, and storage space.
Washer/dryer installation is permitted on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the board.
East River House is an elegant, well-established co-op with excellent financials, allowing guarantors, gifting, and co-purchasing options on a case-by-case basis, all subject to board approval. Pets are allowed with board approval. It also features a 24-hour attended garage (with a waiting list) and a wonderful superintendent and staff.
Currently, there is an assessment of $203.25 to upgrade the chiller for the HVAC It will be much more efficient after the replacement. Local Law 11 is currently underway.
East River House is conveniently located near public and private schools, Carl Schurz and John Jay Parks, the public library, and the post office. All your essential needs, such as D'Agostino's, Duane Reade, Chase Bank, Starbucks, and Agata & Valentina Fine Foods, are conveniently located nearby. Public transportation options are plentiful, with buses M31, M79, and Wall Street Taxi Share-a-Ride available at the corner of 79th Street and York Avenue, and subway access with the Q train at 83rd Street and 2nd Avenue, and the #6 train at 77th Street and Lexington.
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Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Full-Time Doorman
- Balcony
- Built-Ins
- Parquet Floors
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
Property Details for 505 East 79th Street, Unit 7L
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 183 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $3,109 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 25% |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
East River House
Location
Building Information for 505 East 79th Street, Unit 7L
Payment Calculator
$9,108 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$5,999
$0
$3,109
Property History for 505 East 79th Street, Unit 7L
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 10/21/2025 | Price Change Manual | $1,295,000 |
| 09/06/2025 | Price Change Manual | $1,320,000 |
| 05/15/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,350,000 |
| 10/18/2019 | $1,250,000 | |
| 04/14/2019 | Permanently Off Market OLR #1819643 | — |
| 03/31/2019 | Listed (Active) OLR #1819643 | $1,300,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 505 East 79th Street, Unit 7L
Schools near 505 East 79th Street, Unit 7L
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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