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139 East 79th Street, #10THFLOOR

$6,650,000 | 4 beds, 5 baths
Building Profile  | 
202 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: May 3, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($200,000) on Sep 6
    Days on Market: 202
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 141 times
Monthly Maintenance: $8,136
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $35,287
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $43,423
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($1,330,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This full-floor, 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath prewar co-op is located in the prestigious Carnegie Hill neighborhood, offering close proximity to several museums, schools, public transportation, restaurants, boutiques, and neighborhood shopping.
  • Luxurious Living Spaces: The property boasts a grand living room with 9’4-foot ceilings and a wood burning fireplace, a large dining room perfect for entertaining, a library with custom cabinetry, and beautiful hardwood floors throughout.
  • Private and Spacious Bedrooms: The luxurious primary suite features two large closets and a spacious bathroom, with two additional large bedrooms each having ensuite bathrooms. There's also a bonus room that can be used as a bedroom or home gym.
  • State-of-the-art Kitchen: The chef’s kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art appliances and custom cabinetry, and is complemented by an adjacent sun-filled breakfast room and den.
  • Additional Amenities: The apartment includes a private elevator vestibule, a home office with abundant storage, a full-sized Whirlpool washing machine and dryer, air conditioning, and views from three exposures--south, east and north.
  • Building Features: The full-service building offers a live-in resident manager, private storage, a FT Doorman and elevator, and allows pets. With only one apartment per floor, residents enjoy maximum privacy.

Description

Distinguished & Grand 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Prewar Coop with Incredible Light This exquisite full floor, renovated four-bedroom home is the epitome of elegant living. The private elevator vestibule opens into a perfectly appointed entry gallery separating the entertaining spaces from the private quarters. The grand living room with 9’4-foot ceilings and a wood burning fireplace boasts generous proportions and oversized windows with light-filled exposures facing east.

The adjacent dining room, flooded with light, also heralds incredible proportions--perfect for large gatherings. The library (or possible bedroom) with custom cabinetry along with a nearby powder room, completes the entertaining portion of this home. The private bedroom wing features a luxurious primary suite with two large closets and a spacious bathroom. Two additional large bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms include highlights such as generous closet space and light-filled exposures.

A hallway with multiple closets for endless storage perfects this private section. The chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry features state-of-the-art appliances such as a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Wolf six burner gas cooktop and double oven, a Bosch full dishwasher, an additional Fisher & Paykel half dishwasher for lighter loads, and a Sub-Zero wine fridge. This expansive kitchen with an adjacent sun-filled breakfast room provides space for casual dining along with a den—ideal for modern living. An adjacent home office with abundant custom cabinetry for storage completes this incredible kitchen area.

Lastly, a large “bonus” bedroom (or possible home gym) with full bath boasts light and incredible views. Additional features of this one-of-a-kind home are beautiful hardwood floors, a full-sized Whirlpool washing machine and dryer, and through the wall air-conditioning. Most impressively, this magnificent home offers views from three exposures--south, east and north. Built in 1928, this full-service prewar cooperative presents 14 full- floor apartments.

There is a live in resident manager and private storage. Pets are allowed. 50% financing. There is a 2% flip tax payable by the buyer.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
Listing courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

Pricing History

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About 139 East 79th Street

60

139 East 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 60, 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

23
Out of 44
+
22
Out of 36
+
15
Out of 39
=
60
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Good 3 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:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 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:
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:
Attractive / Pleasant 3 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:
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:
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:
Some Noise 0 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:
1 5 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 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:
No 0 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
  • Elevator

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Pros
  • Only one apartment per floor
  • Not far from several museums
  • Close to several schools
  • Convenient public transportation
  • Convenient to many restaurants- boutiques and neighborhood shopping
  • Doorman
  • Handsome- pre-war construction
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • Adjacent to a branch of Hunter College
  • No terraces
  • No health club
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Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.13 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at Lexington Ave 0.34 miles