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31 East 79th Street, #10E

$4,000,000 | 3 beds, 3 baths
Building Profile  | 
39 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Nov 13, 2024
    Days on Market: 39
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Maintenance: $8,369
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $10,623
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $18,992
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 60% ($2,400,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Spacious Layout: This classic six apartment boasts three bedrooms and three baths, providing ample space for luxurious living.
  • Elegant Living Spaces: High ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors create an inviting atmosphere, complemented by oversized windows offering picturesque city views.
  • Charming Fireplace: The living room features a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for cozy evenings and sophisticated entertaining.
  • Versatile Bonus Rooms: Includes two additional rooms that can serve as a home office or guest quarters, enhancing functionality and comfort.
  • Prime Upper East Side Location: Nestled in Carnegie Hill, the building is close to boutiques, restaurants, and major museums, offering a vibrant urban lifestyle.
  • Exclusive Cooperative Living: With only 19 units in a pre-war building, residents enjoy privacy and a sense of community, enhanced by a full-time doorman.

Description

31 E. 79th St. is a distinguished pre-war cooperative building on the Upper East Side, built in 1925. This classic six apartment offers a blend of traditional elegance and modern comfort. It features high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, and enjoys light from three exposures, making it bright and airy throughout the day.

The living room features a charming wood-burning fireplace, ideal for cozy evenings, complemented by a formal dining room for entertaining. In addition to the two spacious bedrooms, the apartment includes two versatile bonus rooms that can serve as a home office or guest quarters. The primary bedroom, located at a bright corner of the building, benefits from ample natural light, creating a welcoming and airy atmosphere. One of the most striking aspects of this unit is the oversized windows with detailed casings, which frame picturesque views of the city.

The apartment has a large, eat-in kitchen, ideal for casual dining or entertaining while maintaining a sophisticated touch with its pre-war architectural details. The building itself has only 18 units across 14 stories, ensuring a level of privacy and exclusivity. Amenities include a full-time doorman and elevator service, adding to the luxurious living experience in this prime Upper East Side location

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About 31 East 79th Street

80

31 East 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 80, 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

25
Out of 44
+
27
Out of 36
+
19
Out of 39
+
9
=
80
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 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:
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:
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:
Outstanding 5 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 40 blocks 2 out of 5 points
Views:
Dazzling 4 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:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 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:
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:
Considerable 2 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:
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:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Elevator

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Pros
  • Very few apartments
  • Fine roof-top water tank enclosure
  • Convenient cross-town bus service
  • Doorman
  • Convenient to many boutiques and restaurants
  • Close to major museums
  • Many good views of Central Park because of low-rise block across 79th Street
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • Considerable traffic
  • Inconsistent fenestration
  • Permits protruding air-conditioners
  • No balconies
  • No health club
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Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.24 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at Lexington Ave 0.40 miles