It previously was on the market for a total of 85 days.

Last Sold on Mar 8, 2016 for $4,800,000

4 beds, 4 baths

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Buyers
Erica Distenfeld
Michael Distenfeld

Sellers
Fred Distenfeld
Rita G Distenfeld

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3 apartments are currently available in this building.

85 days on Market

Pricing History

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Key Details

Listed: Jan 12, 2015

Days on Market: 85

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

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Monthly Maintenance: $7,414

Est. Monthly Mortgage: -

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $24,248

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 60% ($3,807,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

This grand three bedroom home is on a high floor with sunny open north, south and east exposures. A grand marble entrance gallery opens onto the entertaining space: a 25 foot living room, 40 foot terrace with Central Park view; a south facing wood paneled library with bar and a formal dining room. The south facing renovated kitchen suite is comprised of three rooms including a large eat in kitchen, a full laundry room and an office.

It features a SubZero refrigerator, Wolf oven, double dishwashers, granite countertops and custom wood cabinetry. There is also a large staff room with a full bath. There is a sound system in the library, living room and master.

The private bedroom wing has three large bedrooms. The east facing master suite has two walk in closets, a marble bath with double sinks and a steam shower. Two other bedrooms look onto the lovely planted terrace and have open sunny exposures, huge closets, and share a twin basined bath.

Completing the picture is a 17 foot walk in closet off the gallery; a powder room with a shower; individual through the wall hvac units. 50 East 79th Street is a full service cooperative located on the Upper East Side’’s gold coast, steps from the Met, Central Park and Madison Avenues finest stores and restaurants. Sorry, no pets allowed. Planned improvements: New lobby & air conditioned hallways this summer.

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About 50 East 79th Street

50 East 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 78, 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

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

High-End 5 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:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Discrete 1 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 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:

Part of Historic District 1 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:

Outstanding 5 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 40 blocks 2 out of 5 points

Views:

Impressive 3 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Considerable 1 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 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:

Some 1 out of 3 points

Health Club:

Yes 1 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

None 0 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Considerable 2 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

None 0 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

Yes 1 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:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

No 0 out of 1 points

Prewar:

No 0 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

Co-op
Built in 1958
95 Apartments
21 Floors

Building Amenities

Conversion Year: 1963
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

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50 East 79th Street, #16D

Pricing History

Previous Photos & Floor Plan

Key Details

Description

Apartment Amenities

About 50 East 79th Street

50 East 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 78, based on:

Rating Summary

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Building Amenities

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