Last updated on May 9, 2026

The Thornley,
215 East 79th Street

The Thornley is an Art Deco co-op with full-time doorman and amenities. It allows pets and pieds-a-terre, and is conveniently located near transportation and services. Currently, 1 apartment is for sale.

All Apartments For Sale (1) $821 Avg. price/ft²
Recent Sales (13) $1,017 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (83)

Include In-Contract Listings (3)

Apt. 7F
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1 bed

1 bath

925 ft²

$821

$759,000 -2.1%

Mar 16, 2026

55 days

#7F: $759,000 (-2.1%) - 1 bed

in contract

#7E: $449,500 (+0.1%) - Studio

in contract

#12B: $760,000 (-4.9%) - 1 bed

in contract

#6F: $780,000 (-3.1%) - 1 bed

#7F: $759,000 (-2.1%) - 1 bed

Apt. 12EF

2 beds

2 baths

1,510 ft²

$1,710,000 +3.6%

$1,132

$1,650,000

Apr 24, 2026

Apt. 5F

1 bed

1 bath

$800,000

Nov 21, 2025

Apt. 7C

1 bed

1 bath

980 ft²

$999,000

$1,019

Jun 12, 2025

Apt. 1E

Studio

1 bath

550 ft²

$450,000

$818

Jun 4, 2025

Apt. 8E

Studio

1 bath

550 ft²

$540,000 -6.1%

$982

$575,000

Feb 28, 2025

Apt. 4F

1 bed

1 bath

950 ft²

$925,000 -2.6%

$974

$950,000

Feb 11, 2025

Apt. 13AB

3 beds

3 baths

2,366 ft²

$2,900,000 -12.1%

$1,226

$3,300,000

Sep 17, 2024

Apt. 12A

2 beds

2 baths

$1,300,000 -13.3%

$1,500,000

Nov 1, 2023

Apt. 4DE

3 beds

2.5 baths

1,550 ft²

$1,600,000 -3%

$1,032

$1,649,000

Apr 28, 2023

Apt. 7C

1 bed

1 bath

980 ft²

$926,250

$945

$975,000

Jan 13, 2023

Apt. 4A

2 beds

2 baths

$1,260,000 +0.8%

$1,250,000

Aug 2, 2022

Apt. 5C

1 bed

1 bath

970 ft²

$995,000

$1,026

$995,000

Aug 1, 2022

Apt. 10E

Studio

1 bath

$350,000

Jun 6, 2022

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Overview of The Thornley at 215 East 79th Street

The Thornley at 215 East 79th Street is an Art Deco co-op building, erected in 1947 and converted to a cooperative in 1969. It features 88 apartments across 16 stories, known for its attractive beige-brick façade and a one-story limestone base with rounded fluting. The building offers a full-time doorman, a live-in manager, and a beautifully landscaped roof deck.

The Thornley provides a range of amenities including a 24-hour doorman, live-in resident manager, laundry facilities, storage, and a bike room. The building is pet-friendly and allows pieds-à-terre, co-purchasers, and guarantors. Financing up to 75% is permitted, and there is a 1.5% flip tax.

Apartments in The Thornley are characterized by their spacious layouts, high beamed ceilings, and sunken living rooms. Many units have been renovated to include modern kitchens with high-end appliances and updated bathrooms. Features such as hardwood floors, through-the-wall air conditioning, and ample natural light are common. Some apartments offer convertible spaces for additional bedrooms or offices.

Situated in the lively Upper East Side, The Thornley is conveniently located near transportation options, including cross-town bus service and a nearby subway station. The neighborhood offers a variety of dining, shopping, and cultural attractions, making it a desirable location for residents.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Co-op

Year Built

1947

Apartments

83 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Yorkville (Manhattan)

Min Down

40%

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Amenities

FT Doorman
Post War
Resident Storage
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator

Area Map StreetView

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at Lexington Ave 0.20 miles

at Lexington Ave 0.37 miles

Pros & Cons

Convenient to many restaurants
Bike Room
Roof deck
Canopied entrance
Some corner windows
Doorman
Handsome- white marble lobby
Attractive entrance and base
Sidewalk landscaping
Close to several schools
Convenient public transportation
Excellent neighborhood shopping
Close to Subway

No garage
No balconies
No health club

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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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
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Price/Room (Est)

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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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