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136 East 79th Street, #10A

Listing no longer available on CityRealty as of Apr 25, 2022
It previously was on the market for a total of 164 days.
Last Sold on Jul 20, 2022 for $4,750,000
3 beds, 3 baths
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  • Buyers
  • Diana Niehaus
  • John Niehaus
  • Sellers
  • Ellen C Riley
  • James P Jr Riley
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5 apartments are currently available in this building.
164 days on Market

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Key Details

  • Listed: Nov 12, 2021
    Days on Market: 164
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 335 times
Monthly Maintenance: $8,612
Est. Monthly Mortgage: -
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $20,066
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 65% ($3,087,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED PREWAR COOP with 3+ BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS

Welcome to apartment 10A in the prestigious prewar coop, 136 East 79th Street, located between Park and Lexington Avenues. It is a completely and magnificently renovated approximately 3,040 square foot apartment with 3+ bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms and ceilings that soar over 10 feet. It is both an elegant and timeless renovation preserving the apartment’s architectural integrity yet adding modern conveniences such as central air conditioning.

The apartment has a grand scale, step-down living room with magnificent floor-to-ceiling windows with wonderful views and a wood burning fireplace.

Every inch of the apartment was renovated and yet it retains its prewar heritage; architectural details abound including magnificent crown moldings, arched doorways, beamed ceilings and a private elevator vestibule.

One of the apartment’s remarkable features is the spectacular eat-in country kitchen featuring restaurant quality appliances and a large pantry. Ideal for entertaining, there is access to the formal dining, which features a remarkable marble mantle, from both the kitchen and the living room.The library, which can be a 4th bedroom, features a gas burning fireplace and is immediately adjacent to the foyer. It is one of most welcoming rooms in the apartment.

The corner primary bedroom has a gas fireplace and a magnificent bath with radiant heated floors. There are 2 additional bedrooms and baths.136 East 79th Street is renowned for its staff and service.

It was built in 1928 by by the celebrated architect Francis Burrall Hoffman, later becoming a cooperative in 1949. There are just 25 apartments on 14 floors in this full-service, white-glove building.

This is a pet-friendly building, and amenities include a garden on the ground floor, fitness center, bike room, storage bin and wine storage. 50% financing is permitted and there is a 3% flip tax, payable by the seller. The building is located on one of the best crosstown blocks on the Upper East Side, and is convenient to transportation, museums, shopping and many of Manhattan’s finest restaurants.

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About 136 East 79th Street

65

136 East 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 65, 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

24
Out of 44
+
25
Out of 36
+
16
Out of 39
=
65
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Distinguished 7 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:
Discrete 1 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 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:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 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:
2 4 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 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:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator

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