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136 East 79th Street, #7A

$4,475,000 | 4 beds, 3 baths
Building Profile  | 
72 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 10, 2024
    Days on Market: 72
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 242 times
Monthly Maintenance: $8,985
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $10,389
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $19,374
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 65% ($2,908,750), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Open house:

  • The afternoon of Thursday, Nov 21
By appointment only.

Insider Highlights

  • Expansive Living Space: Generously sized 9-room layout with abundant natural light and elegant pre-war details.
  • Gourmet Eat-In Kitchen: Equipped with custom cabinetry, marble countertops, and high-end appliances including double Viking ovens.
  • Luxurious Bedrooms: Three sun-drenched bedrooms, each with its own bath, featuring beautiful corner exposures and open views.
  • Full-Service Cooperative: 24-hour doorman and resident manager, ensuring convenience and security for residents.
  • Exclusive Building Amenities: Includes fitness center, landscaped garden, and dedicated storage, enhancing the living experience.
  • Elegant Living Room: Features two floor-to-ceiling windows and a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for entertaining.

Description


Welcome to 136 East 79th Street, Unit 7A, a stunning and
generously sized pre-war cooperative located in the heart of the Upper East
Side. This exclusive and elegant residence offers a rare blend of luxury,
comfort, and convenience for discerning buyers looking to call one of NYC’s
most coveted neighborhoods their home.

This expansive 9-room coop, with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, is
all about gracious living and entertaining.

The apartment is in
excellent condition and spans an airy and bright layout with north and east
exposures, making it a sun-drenched sanctuary. The expansive living room, with two
stunning floor-to-ceiling windows and a
wood-burning fireplace, connects seamlessly to an inviting library, and a
generous dining room ideal for entertaining.

The large eat -in-kitchen ideally designed for the serious
cook, features custom cabinetry, marble countertops, two dishwashers, double
Viking ovens and a six burner cook top.

On either side of the Kitchen are a
laundry room with large side by side washer/ dryer and a pantry with ample wine
storage.

There are three generously sized bedrooms each with their
own bath. All of the bedrooms are flooded with sunlight and two feature
beautiful corner exposures with open views. A small fourth bedroom serves as a
generously sized office.


Additional features of this impeccably maintained apartment
include perfectly preserved prewar details, soaring 9’10" ceilings,
hardwood herringbone floors, abundant closet space and through the wall air
conditioning.

Built in 1928 by renowned architect Francis Burrell Hoffman,
136 East 79th Street is a full-service, white-glove cooperative with a 24-hour
doorman and a resident manager. The buildings’ amenities include bicycle and
dedicated storage, wine storage, a fitness center, and a lovely landscaped
garden on the ground floor. The building allows 50% financing and pets are
permitted.

There is a 3% flip tax paid by the seller.


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Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

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About 136 East 79th Street

65

136 East 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 65, 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

24
Out of 44
+
25
Out of 36
+
16
Out of 39
=
65
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Distinguished 7 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:
Discrete 1 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 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:
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:
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:
Some 1 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:
Some 1 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
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator

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Pros
  • Very distinguished design
  • Convenient public transportation Close to several schools Not far from several museums
  • Convenient to many restaurants- boutiques and neighborhood shopping
  • Attractive wrought-iron window grills
  • Doorman
  • Handsome entrance
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Some high ceilings
  • Very few apartments
  • Unusual- large layouts
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • No terraces
  • No health club
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Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.09 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at Lexington Ave 0.38 miles

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