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21 East 79th Street
Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

21 East 79th Street

This elegant, Art Deco-style, 14-story apartment building at 21 East 79th Street is a cooperative with only one apartment per floor, built in 1930 and designed by Van Wart & Wein. The limestone-clad building features a canopied entrance, a polished granite base, and minimal ornamentation, offering 12 cooperative apartments in a prime location near Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Overview of 21 East 79th Street

21 East 79th Street is an elegant, Art Deco-style, 14-story cooperative building located in the Upper East Side, designed by Van Wart & Wein and completed in 1930. The building features a limestone façade and a canopied entrance, with only one apartment per floor, ensuring a high level of privacy for its residents. The cooperative consists of 12 apartments, with notable architectural details including a polished granite base and scalloped curves above the entrance. While the building lacks certain amenities like balconies and a health club, it offers a doorman and well-maintained landscaping, contributing to its charm and appeal in a prime location just steps from Central Park.

The apartments at 21 East 79th Street are characterized by their spacious layouts and high ceilings, with many units featuring multiple bedrooms, wood-burning fireplaces, and expansive living areas. For instance, the 9th floor boasts a 5-bedroom layout with a grand entrance foyer, a large living room, and a library, while other residences include luxurious finishes and modern amenities. The penthouse offers breathtaking views of Central Park and the city skyline, complemented by a wrap-around terrace, making it ideal for entertaining.

Residents enjoy proximity to cultural landmarks such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and a variety of upscale dining and shopping options along Madison Avenue. The building is well-served by public transportation, with easy access to cross-town buses and subway stations nearby. Additionally, the cooperative allows for 50% financing and has a 2% flip tax, providing flexibility for potential buyers.

Notably, 21 East 79th Street has been home to various celebrities, adding to its allure as a prestigious residence. The combination of its architectural elegance, prime location, and the exclusivity of its cooperative living makes 21 East 79th Street a highly sought-after address in New York City.
Doorman
Full Time
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1930
Apartments
Floors
14
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator
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at Lexington Ave 0.26 miles
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at Lexington Ave 0.41 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Handsome- Art Deco-style pre-war apartment building
  • Convenient to many boutiques and art galleries
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Close to Lenox Hill Hospital
  • Close to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Close to Central Park
  • Good public transportation
  • High ceilings
  • Handsome street
  • Doorman
  • Fireplaces
  • One apartment a floor
  • Close to Subway
  • No health club
  • Inconsistent fenestration
  • Considerable traffic
  • No garage

CityRealty Rating

24
/44
Architecture
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27
/36
Location
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18
/39
Features
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9
Editor’s Points
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78
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Sales History

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Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

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