Skip to Content
  • Apartments
  • Overview & Photos
  • Maps
  • Ratings & Insider Info
  • Floorplans
  • Sales Data & Comps
  • Similar Buildings
  • All Units
50 East 79th Street
Last updated on Feb 9, 2026

50 East 79th Street

The 21-story red-brick building at 50 East 79th Street has a prime Upper East Side location near museums, boutiques, and art galleries. Built in 1958 and converted to a cooperative in 1963, the building offers good views and light due to low-rise townhouses across Madison Avenue.

50 East 79th Street Location Map
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Closing Price
Price / Ft2
Asking Price
Sold on
Show More Closed Sales

Overview of 50 East 79th Street

Located on the corner of 79th Street and Madison Avenue, 50 East 79th Street is a distinguished cooperative offering luxury living in a prime Upper East Side location. Just a block from Central Park and Museum Mile, this full-service building provides its residents with easy access to top restaurants, luxury boutiques, and renowned cultural institutions. Many apartments showcase impressive views of Central Park and the Upper West Side skyline.

The cooperative is known for its outstanding service, featuring a full-time staff, including a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, and an on-site resident manager. Recently renovated, the building’s lobby and common areas are elegant, while residents enjoy a well-equipped fitness center, bike room, private storage, and a spacious laundry room.

Additional amenities include an on-site parking garage with discounted rates for shareholders (subject to availability), as well as pied-à-terre and pet-friendly policies (allowing one dog per residence). Up to 65% financing is permitted.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1958
Converted: 1963
Apartments
Floors
21
Pets: Small pets only
Neighborhood
Min Down
60%

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Parking
  • Laundry Room
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
{ "key" : "AIzaSyDquABdSLhathmwfnoTcYwA1BY6coZZyZk", "lat": 40.77593, "lng": -73.96194, "marker": { "icon": "https://img3.cityrealty.com/neo/i/w/amenities/base.png" } }

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.19 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at Lexington Ave 0.41 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Very attractive section of Upper East Side
  • Many views of Central Park
  • Excellent bus service
  • Live-in superintendent
  • Close to many major museums
  • Many famous boutiques and art galleries are nearby
  • Subway is nearby at Lenox Hill Hospital
  • Doorman
  • Attractive entrance
  • Close to PS 6, one of the city's finest public school
  • Elevator operator
  • Garage
  • Fitness center
  • No pets
  • No sundeck
  • Considerable traffic on Madison Avenue

CityRealty Rating

27
/44
Architecture
+
24
/36
Location
+
18
/39
Features
+
9
Editor’s Points
=
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

Price/Room (Est)

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.

Price/Ft2 (Est)
View Full Closing History

Sales Summary

Show:

Sales History by Apartment Size

View Full Closing History
Show:

Pricing Comparison of Similar Buildings

View Detailed Comparison
50 West 66th Street
between Central Park West & Columbus Avenue
Central Park West
The pinnacle of Upper West Side living. Exceptional condo residences with Central Park views and 50,000 SF of amenities. Early 2025 occupancy | 50% Sold
Learn More