It previously was on the market for a total of 366 days.

Last Sold on Apr 11, 2019 for $680,000

2 beds, 1 bath

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Buyers
Jenna Garcia
Miguel Garcia

Sellers
Christine S Gaffney

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366 days on Market

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Key Details

Listed: Mar 14, 2018

Last Price Change: ($35,000) on Apr 16

Days on Market: 366

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Monthly Maintenance: $2,416

Est. Monthly Mortgage: -

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $4,685

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($340,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

BACK ON THE MARKET! Looking for a real two bedroom in a prime Upper East Side prewar building for the price of a one bedroom? This is your apartment! This this extremely charming and quiet apartment has plenty of prewar details including high ceilings, refinished wood floors, and ceiling and base moldings. The living room comfortably fits a dining room table, and it has elegantly designed arched built-ins flanking the windows with a mirrored backsplash, as well as a bar.

The windowed kitchen is renovated with all modern appliances, a brand new tiled floor, and plenty of storage. The bathroom is brand new - clean and gorgeous - and the apartment already has a built in washer/dryer hookup which can be vented outside. The apartment has through wall air conditioning.

THIS IS NOT A GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT.

161 East 79th Street is a very small full service cooperative conveniently located between Lexington and Third Avenue in close proximity to the subway , several markets, Central Park, and many restaurants and shops. The building features a tasteful lobby, full time doorman, live-in superintendent, central laundry room, storage and bike room. Pets are allowed and pied-a-terres on a case by case basis.

50% financing allowed. 2% flip tax.

About 161 East 79th Street

161 East 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 54, 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:

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:

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:

Exposed 0 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:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

No Consistency 0 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:

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:

Some Noise 0 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:

2 4 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

Co-op
Built in 1916
26 Apartments
12 Floors

Building Amenities

FT Doorman
Pre War
Resident Storage
Elevator
Laundry Room
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent

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161 East 79th Street, #1RW

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Key Details

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About 161 East 79th Street

161 East 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 54, based on:

Rating Summary

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Building Amenities

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