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66 East 79th Street, #4N

$2,100,000 | 2 beds, 2 baths
Building Profile  | 
242 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Apr 24, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($350,000) on Dec 17
    Days on Market: 242
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Listing viewed 182 times
Monthly Maintenance: $6,442
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $11,155
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $17,597
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($420,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Elegant Pre-War Design: Masterfully designed with classic architectural details, this apartment exudes timeless luxury.
  • Spacious Living Areas: A generous living room/dining room with three large windows and a cozy fireplace creates an inviting atmosphere.
  • Luxurious Primary Suite: The primary bedroom features expansive closets and an en suite bathroom, offering a private retreat.
  • Charming Library/Bedroom: Versatile space currently used as a bedroom, perfect for guests or as a cozy reading nook.
  • Well-Equipped Eat-In Kitchen: Includes modern appliances, a washer/dryer, and a large pantry for ultimate convenience.
  • Exclusive Boutique Building: Only 20 apartments in a white glove cooperative, ensuring privacy and personalized service.

Description

This elegant, masterfully designed pre-war cooperative apartment in one of Manhattan’s most distinguished buildings, has lovely north and south exposures. It shares an elevator landing with only one other apartment.

A gracious foyer leads to the spacious square living room/dining room with three large windows, built-in bookcases and fireplace. Also accessed from the foyer are a generously proportioned primary bedroom with huge closets and bathroom en suite and a charming library, currently used as a bedroom; a second bathroom adjoins both bedrooms.

The cheerful eat-in kitchen is well-equipped and includes a washer/dryer and large pantry. There is CAC in the bedrooms and thru-wall AC in the kitchen.

Built in 1926 by renowned architects Pleasants Pennington & Albert W. Lewis, 66 E. 79th Street was converted to cooperative in 1986. Featuring 15 stories and only 20 apartments, this boutique, white glove cooperative is less than two blocks to Central Park with proximity to transportation, fine restaurants, shops and museums.

The building offers a 24 hour doorman and live-in resident manager.

There is a gym and storage room that transfers with the apartment. Cats and dogs up to 40lbs. are permitted. 2% flip tax is paid by seller. Windows must be replaced within 12 months of closing.


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Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

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About 66 East 79th Street

59

66 East 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 59, 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

20
Out of 44
+
24
Out of 36
+
15
Out of 39
=
59
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 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:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 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:
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:
Very Attractive with Trees 4 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:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 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:
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:
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:
None 0 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:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Pre War
  • Intercom
  • Elevator

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Pros
  • Convenient cross-town bus service
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Nicely detailed- pre-war construction
  • Convenient to many boutiques and restaurants
  • Close to major museums
  • Very few apartments
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Permits protruding air-conditioners
  • No balconies
  • No health club
  • No garage
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Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.17 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at Lexington Ave 0.40 miles

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