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156 East 79th Street, #13C

$980,000 -10.5% | 2 beds, 2 baths
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54 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Mar 4, 2024
    Last Price Change: -10.5% ($115,000) on Apr 11
    Days on Market: 54
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Lenox Hill (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 822 times
Monthly Maintenance: $4,944
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $3,383
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $8,327
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($490,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Open house:

  • The afternoon of Sunday, Apr 28
By appointment only.

Description

ABUNDANT LIGHT AND PRE-WAR CHARM IN A PRIME LOCATION This two-bedroom home radiates elegance and timeless charm within one of the most coveted buildings on the Upper East Side and is ready to be made your own. Abundant natural light pours into every room, with captivating southern views of the city from the living area, kitchen, and bedrooms. Ample storage space and elegant hardwood floors are found throughout. The sun-drenched living area is adorned with a wood-burning fireplace, beamed ceilings, and open views.

The windowed kitchen connects to the adjacent dining area, creating the perfect space for hosting intimate gatherings. The well-proportioned primary bedroom offers tranquility and comfort, featuring an en-suite bath with natural light pouring through its windows and two ample closets. The second generously sized bedroom boasts an en-suite bath and an abundance of sunlight. Constructed in 1915 and masterfully designed by Schwartz & Gross, 156 East 79th Street stands as a distinguished pre-war co-op on the Upper East Side, offering residents a full-time doorman, a live-in resident manager, a bicycle room, a laundry facility, basement storage, and sensible regulations.

The meticulously renovated lobby and elevator pay homage to the building’s pre-war heritage. Ideally situated in the heart of the Upper East Side, residents enjoy proximity to Central Park, museums, dining establishments, specialty food markets, and public and private schools. With convenient access to major transportation hubs, this home caters to a seamless city lifestyle. The building is pet friendly. Prospective buyers have the opportunity for up to 60% financing. The rooms in this apartment have been virtually staged.

Photos shown are for representation only. (Capital assessment of $603.84/mo. + Assessment of $382.71 per month) (Gifting, guarantors, and co-purchases permitted case by case; Pieds-à-terres not welcome; Washer/Dryer and expanded kitchen/baths permitted with Board approval) ***

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Apartment Amenities

  • City View
  • Southern Exposures

Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Warburg

Pricing History

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About 156 East 79th Street

52

156 East 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 52, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

18
Out of 44
+
23
Out of 36
+
11
Out of 39
=
52
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Attractive 4 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Very Attractive with Trees 4 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 40 blocks 2 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1967
  • FT Doorman
  • Resident Storage
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Bike Room

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Pros
  • Doorman
  • Attractive window reveals on the second floor
  • Very good, central Upper East Side location
  • Convenient to may cultural and religious institutions
  • Not too far from subway and Lenox Hill Hospital
  • Good cross-town bus service on 79th Street
  • Central Air Conditioning
Cons
  • No garage
  • No health club
  • No balconies
  • No sidewalk landscaping
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Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.09 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at Lexington Ave 0.38 miles

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