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239 East 79th Street, #5F

$1,695,000 | 2 beds, 2 baths
Building Profile  | 
179 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: May 29, 2024
    Days on Market: 179
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Yorkville (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 206 times
Monthly Maintenance: $3,425
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $8,483
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $11,908
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 25% ($423,750), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This $2,000,000 listing is located at 239 East 79th Street, #5F in the desirable Yorkville neighborhood. It's conveniently close to cross-town bus service, neighborhood shopping, many restaurants, and the subway.
  • Spacious and Luxurious: The apartment spans approximately 1,500 sq ft, featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The primary bedroom boasts a wood-beamed ceiling, two closets, and an en-suite bath, while the second bedroom enjoys southern exposure.
  • Stunning Interiors: The property boasts a double living room with an ethanol fireplace, a separate dining area, and an open windowed kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a Calcutta marble island, Caesarstone countertops, custom maple wood cabinets, and high-end appliances.
  • Quality Finishes: The apartment is finished with 6 1/4" Maple wood plank floors, electric shades, and custom closets. It also features air-conditioning for added comfort.
  • Building Amenities and Features: The cooperative building, built in 1957, offers a 24-hour doorman, landscaped roof deck, central laundry room, garage, and a live-in superintendent. It also features terraces/balconies and allows pets.
  • Financial Details: The monthly maintenance fee is $3,237, which also covers total taxes & fees. The building houses 207 apartments across 18 floors.

Description

Meticulously and uniquely renovated, no detail spared in this sun-flooded beautiful corner 5-room residence offering approximately 1,500 sq ft, south and east exposures, 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, double living room, separate dining area, and open windowed kitchen.

Enter through a separate foyer with custom wrought iron and glass door covered coat closets that leads into a gracious gallery. The large double living room with two seating areas separated by an ethanol fireplace opens into a corner dining room and windowed kitchen.

The living room has beautiful wrought iron and glass built-ins which also includes a 120-bottle wine cabinet. The dining area has east and south corner exposures and is adjacent to the open south facing windowed kitchen. The kitchen has a Calcutta marble island with barstools, Caesarstone countertops, tiled backsplash, custom maple wood cabinets, and top-of-the line appliances including a Viking stove, Miele dishwasher, Bosch refrigerator.

There is a closet with a hook up for Washer/Dryer as well.

The primary bedroom faces east, has wood-beamed ceiling, two generous deep closets and an en-suite bath, with a custom tiled shower stall. The secondary bedroom faces south. The second bathroom is outside the bedroom and functions as a powder room as well.

Additional features include 6 1/4" Maple wood plank floors throughout, electric shades, custom closets with built outs and through the wall air-conditioning. The dining area could also easily be converted to a third bedroom.

239 East 79th Street is an extremely well-run cooperative with excellent financials.

There is live-in Super, 24-hour doorman, landscaped roof deck, central laundry room and garage. Washer/dryers are allowed. The building allows 75% financing. Pets are welcome.

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Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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About 239 East 79th Street

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239 East 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 64, 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

21
Out of 44
+
24
Out of 36
+
11
Out of 39
+
8
=
64
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Attractive 4 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Attractive 4 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Poorly Done 0 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:
Enclosed 1 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 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 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:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 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:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
10-15 1 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 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:
None 0 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:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Full Service Garage
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • On-Site Parking
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • 24-hour doorman
  • Good cross-town bus service
  • Consistent fenestration
  • Good neighborhood shopping
  • Convenient to many restaurants
  • Canopied inset entrance with stainless steel column
  • Garage
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Protruding and discrete air-conditioners
  • Patchy masonry
  • Some terraces
  • 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

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