301 East 79th Street, Unit PHM

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Description

Stunning south-facing Penthouse with PANORAMIC VIEWS at a prime Upper East Side address, atop the highly desirable full-service Continental Towers luxury condominium. Perched high on the 37th floor is this spacious one bedroom, one bathroom apartment offering generous light, beautiful finishes and breath-taking views. This newly renovated apartment boasts new floors, oversized windows and ample closet space. The modern kitchen offers custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances, including Viking...Stunning south-facing Penthouse with PANORAMIC VIEWS at a prime Upper East Side address, atop the highly desirable full-service Continental Towers luxury condominium. Perched high on the 37th floor is this spacious one bedroom, one bathroom apartment offering generous light, beautiful finishes and breath-taking views. This newly renovated apartment boasts new floors, oversized windows and ample closet space. The modern kitchen offers custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances, including Viking stove and microwave, Liebherr refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher. Washers and dryers are permitted in the unit.

Continental Towers is a superb luxury condominium building with an attentive staff, including full-time doorman, concierge and live-in superintendent. Residents of this pet-friendly building enjoy a gorgeous landscaped roof deck and garden, central laundry, storage, fitness center, on-site parking and renovated hallways, all for incredibly low common charges.

Centrally located at the NE corner of 79th Street and Second Avenue the building is surrounded by the tremendous dining, shopping and entertainment options that the Upper East Side is known for. You'll find great outdoor space to the west and east at Central Park, John Jay and Carl Schurz Parks respectively. Transportation is effortless with the Q, 4-5-6 trains and M79 crosstown bus service all nearby.

Amenities

  • Penthouse
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Concierge
  • City Views
  • Deck
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Common Outdoor Space
  • Gym
LISTING UPDATED: 05/29/2021 03:57 AM

Property Details for 301 East 79th Street, Unit PHM

StatusSold
Days on Market15
Taxes$771 / month
Common Charges$498 / month
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms3.0
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium
Year Built1974
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation3%

Building

Continental Towers

538 Units36 StoriesBuilt in 1974

Location

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Building Information for 301 East 79th Street, Unit PHM

Building/ComplexContinental TowersFloor37Stories36Residences538Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1974Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$5,655 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,386

Property Taxes

$771

Maintenance/Common Charges

$498

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Property History for 301 East 79th Street, Unit PHM

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
May 24, 2021

Sold

Manual

$900,000
May 24, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2021060700341001

$900,000

+2.0% / yr

Mar 18, 2021

Contract Signed

Manual

Mar 3, 2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$899,000
Jun 6, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2005070701104002

$659,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/24/2021

Sold

Manual

$900,000
05/24/2021

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2021060700341001

$900,000

+2.0% / yr

03/18/2021

Contract Signed

Manual

03/03/2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$899,000
06/06/2005

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2005070701104002

$659,500

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

Public Records for 301 East 79th Street, Unit PHM

Taxable ValueLand$11,997Additions$70,507Total$82,504
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt556 SqFtLot Size0 SqFtYear Built1974ZoningNZSAPN1015421538

Schools near 301 East 79th Street, Unit PHM

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
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School
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Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
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School
Distance
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School
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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