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East River House, 505 East 79th Street, #8C

$759,000 -3.3% | 2 beds, 1 bath
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111 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jan 8, 2024
    Last Price Change: -3.3% ($26,000) on Mar 21
    Days on Market: 111
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Yorkville (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 139 times
Monthly Maintenance: $2,495
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $3,930
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $6,425
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 25% ($189,750), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Step into Apartment 8C at East River House, a delightful 1Bedroom residence that can effortlessly transform into a generously sized 2 Bedrooms/1.5 Baths.

Upon entering, you are greeted by an expansive living room that spans over 30 feet. This welcoming space has many upgrades that add to its charm-new floors, crown molding, and thoughtfully designed lighting to create an atmosphere of both comfort and style. The kitchen boasts recent renovations including a new matching refrigerator and dishwasher, quartz countertops and Gaggenau cook top.

The cabinet near the kitchen window is also new with matching quartz countertop. The space is extremely functional and can provide the perfect backdrop for everyday cooking.

A distinctive feature of this apartment is the dining room, a versatile space with dual exposure and generous amounts of natural light. With its generous proportions the dining room offers the perfect potential for conversion into a second bedroom and includes a closet.

The primary bedroom, is a tranquil retreat, offering pin-drop quietness and spaciousness. Easily accommodating a king-sized bed and ample furniture, it also provides the flexibility of retaining the walk-in closet or converting it into a half bath subject to board approval.

This residence at East River House combines the appeal of classic features and modern conveniences giving you the freedom to tailor the space to meet your needs. The East River House stands as a meticulously maintained, full-service building featuring a 24-hour doorman and live-in resident manager.

Conveniently located by the 79th Street Promenade, Carl Schurz Park, and the 79th Street Crosstown bus, the location offers easy access to the vibrant surrounding neighborhood.This well-kept building has undergone recent renovations, including updates to the elevator, main lobby, and hallways - all achieved without the need for any assessments. Additional amenities include a 24-hour attended garage, a bike room, and recently upgraded laundry room.


Pets are welcome with Board approval, and the building allows guarantors, gifting, and co-purchasing on a case by case basis with Board approval.

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Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group

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About East River House, 505 East 79th Street

48

East River House, 505 East 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 48, 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

18
Out of 44
+
20
Out of 36
+
10
Out of 39
=
48
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Attractive 4 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:
No, but OK 1 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:
None 0 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:
Average Mix 2 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 50 blocks 1 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 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:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 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:
Minimal but Attractive 2 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
10-15 1 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Many 2 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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 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:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • FT Doorman
  • Post War
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • On-Site Parking
  • Laundry Room

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Pros
  • Some balconies
  • Not too far from parks
  • Close to downtown entrance to FDR Drive
  • Close to good schools
  • Doorman
Cons
  • No sundeck
  • No health club
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