139 East 79th Street

Sold 11/1/21

Sold

Last Sold Price

$7,100,000

4 beds4 baths

139 East 79th Street, Upper East Side

Building Info: 139 E 79th St, 15 stories, Built 1928

Co-opProperty Type

1928Year Built

$7,527/moMaintenance

Pets welcomePet policy

Description

Brand New High Floor 4 Bedroom+Library with Private Entrance
Very rarely does an apartment come on the market in this condition. Conceived and executed by renowned interior designer James Duncan and completed less than a year ago, this spectacular and complete full-floor renovation offers a private elevator landing, 4 bedrooms with en-suite baths, a gourmet eat-in kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, central air-conditioning, a wood-burning fireplace, light and views from every window, abundant...Brand New High Floor 4 Bedroom+Library with Private Entrance

Very rarely does an apartment come on the market in this condition. Conceived and executed by renowned interior designer James Duncan and completed less than a year ago, this spectacular and complete full-floor renovation offers a private elevator landing, 4 bedrooms with en-suite baths, a gourmet eat-in kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, central air-conditioning, a wood-burning fireplace, light and views from every window, abundant closet space, a state-of-the-art AV system and beautiful De Gournay wall paper in the dining room.

This chic and sophisticated property is ready to move into and located in a wonderful white-glove prewar building, close to Central Park, museums, restaurants and transportation.

Listing closed: 11/01/2021 12:00 AM

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$6,500,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

98.0%

$6,987,000

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Square Feet: Unavailable
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Amenities

Full-Time Doorman
Working Fireplace
Elevator
Washer / Dryer in Unit
Laundry in Building
Central AC
Custom Closet
Private Storage Included
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$30,458 per month

30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

Principal and Interest

$22,931

Property Taxes

Maintenance/Common Charges

$7,527

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Property Information for 139 East 79th Street

Property Details

Min. Down Pymt: 50%
Total Rooms: 10.0
MLS Type: Co-op
County: New York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Building Information

Building/Complex: 139 E 79th St
Floor: 11
Stories: 15
Residences: 15
Pet Policy: Allowed
Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed.
Year Built: 1928
Building Age: Pre-war
Building Type: Midrise

Property History for 139 East 79th Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation	Link
Nov 11, 2021	Sold Manual	$7,100,000	—	—
Nov 1, 2021	Sold (Public Record) ACRIS #2021110400231001	$7,100,000	+1.5% / yr
Jun 21, 2021	Contract Signed Manual		—	—
Jan 4, 2021	Listed (Active) Manual	$7,495,000	—	—
Jan 1, 2021	Temporarily Off Market Manual		—	—
Jul 13, 2020	Listed (Active) Manual	$7,495,000	—	—
Feb 23, 2006	Sold (Public Record) ACRIS #2006022400246001	$5,650,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/11/2021	Sold Manual	$7,100,000
11/01/2021	Sold (Public Record) ACRIS #2021110400231001	$7,100,000 +1.5% / yr
06/21/2021	Contract Signed Manual	—
01/04/2021	Listed (Active) Manual	$7,495,000
01/01/2021	Temporarily Off Market Manual	—
07/13/2020	Listed (Active) Manual	$7,495,000
02/23/2006	Sold (Public Record) ACRIS #2006022400246001	$5,650,000

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

Public Records for 139 East 79th Street

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Home Facts

APN1015080016

Schools near 139 East 79th Street

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


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.2 mi
9/10	Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.2 mi
8/10	Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.3 mi
7/10	Lower Manhattan Community Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	5.6 mi
7/10	The Clinton School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 12	3.2 mi
NR	Satellite Academy High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.5 mi
NR	The Child School	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	1.0 mi
NR	Islamic Cultural Center School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi
NR	Windward School the - NYC	Private - Nearby school	1 to 8	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
9/10	Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.2 mi
8/10	Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.3 mi
7/10	Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	5.6 mi
7/10	The Clinton School Public6 to 12 Serves this home	3.2 mi
NR	Satellite Academy High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.5 mi
NR	The Child School PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	Islamic Cultural Center School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Windward School the - NYC Private1 to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 139 East 79th Street, Upper East Side	$7,100,000	4	4	–	–
139 East 79th Street, Unit 12, Upper East Side	$5,700,000	4	4	–	–
139 East 79th Street, Unit 6, Upper East Side	$6,450,000	4	5	–	–
139 East 79th Street, Unit 10, Upper East Side	$6,500,000	4	5	–	–
139 East 79th Street, Unit PH, Upper East Side	$3,015,000	2	3	1,400	–
139 East 79th Street, Unit 7, Upper East Side	$5,500,000	4	–	–	–
139 East 79th Street, Unit 14THF, Upper East Side	$6,850,000	4	–	–	–
139 East 79th Street, Upper East Side	$6,450,000	–	–	–	–
139 East 79th Street, Unit 14, Upper East Side	$6,850,000	4	–	3,500	–
137 East 79th Street, Unit 3A, Upper East Side	$430,000	–	–	–	–
135 East 79th Street, Unit 10W, Upper East Side	$10,100,000	4	4	3,287	–
135 East 79th Street, Unit 4E, Upper East Side	$6,750,000	3	4	2,753	–
135 East 79th Street, Unit 12W, Upper East Side	$10,500,000	4	4	3,287	–
135 East 79th Street, Unit 5W, Upper East Side	$9,000,000	5	6	3,545	–
135 East 79th Street, Unit PH17W, Upper East Side	$17,900,000	5	6	5,325	–
135 East 79th Street, Unit PH15W, Upper East Side	$18,600,000	5	6	5,086	–

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