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136 East 79th Street, #6FL

$6,500,000 ($1,044 per ft2) -7.1% | 6+ beds, 6+ baths | Approx. 6,226 ft2
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117 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jan 8, 2024
    Last Price Change: -7.1% ($500,000) on Apr 19
    Days on Market: 117
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 188 times
Monthly Maintenance: $19,028 ($3.06/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $15,767
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $34,795 ($5.59/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 65% ($4,225,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Building Design and Amenities: The apartment is located in a distinguished building designed by renowned architect, F. Burrell Hoffman, featuring Georgian-style architecture, attractive wrought-iron window grills, and a handsome entrance. The building offers 24hr staff, a live-in Resident Manager, a state-of-the art gym, designated wine storage, bicycle storage, a landscaped communal garden, a full-time doorman, resident storage, an elevator, and an oversized storage cage for the apartment.
  • Spacious and Customizable Apartment: This spacious 6,226 square foot apartment offers the opportunity to customize the space to your personal taste. It features floor-to-ceiling windows, Juliette balconies, prewar details and moldings, custom millwork, and several custom closets, along with original oak floors and 10ft ceilings (currently dropped to 9ft).
  • Prime Location: Situated in the heart of the Upper East Side, the apartment is close to Central Park, world-class restaurants, high-end shopping, and several museums and galleries. It also offers convenient public transportation and is close to several schools.
  • Unique Building Features: The building stands out with its sidewalk landscaping and a limited number of apartments, ensuring a private and exclusive living experience.
  • Convenient Transportation: The apartment is conveniently located close to the subway station at Lexington Avenue and 77th Street, providing easy access to the rest of the city.
  • Climate Control: The apartment features central A/C, ensuring a comfortable living environment year-round.

Description

At approximately 6,226sf, this full-floor opportunity is now available and ready for you to create the home of your dreams. Apartments 6A and 6B are currently being listed individually or together, and provide endless opportunities for the new owner. Currently configured as two apartments, they can be combined to create a seamless vision to satisfy the new owner’s endless needs.

This blank canvas includes floor-to-ceiling windows, Juliette balconies, prewar details and moldings throughout, custom millwork, several custom closets, original oak floors, 10ft ceilings (currently dropped to 9ft), central A/C (in 6A), stunning Southern light, and is the perfect recipe to design an incredible Manhattan showplace. Bring your architect and your wish list.

Designed by renowned architect, F. Burrell Hoffman, 136 East 79th Street was constructed in 1928, and is an intimate white-gloved boutique cooperative comprised of 14 stories and 25 homes This exclusive building offers 24hr staff, live-in Resident Manager, state-of-the art gym, designated wine storage, bicycle storage, and lovely landscaped communal garden. Last, but certainly not least, this home comes with an oversized storage cage.

Please note that square footage estimate is by a 3rd party floor plan company, and that there is an additional staff room with shared bath on the 2nd floor of the building available for purchase.

Located in the heart of the Upper East Side close to Central Park, world-class restaurants, high-end shopping, and several museums and galleries, this apartment offers the best of New York City living at your doorstep.

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Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group

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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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Pros
  • Very distinguished design
  • Convenient public transportation Close to several schools Not far from several museums
  • Convenient to many restaurants- boutiques and neighborhood shopping
  • Attractive wrought-iron window grills
  • Doorman
  • Handsome entrance
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Some high ceilings
  • Very few apartments
  • Unusual- large layouts
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • No terraces
  • No health club
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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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