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301 East 79th Street

Continental Towers,
301 East 79th Street

Doorman Condo located in Yorkville, between Second Avenue & First Avenue

$71 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Rent
$1,382 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (2)
  • For Rent (2)
  • Recent Sales (80)
  • All Units in Building (532)
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Overview of Continental Towers at 301 East 79th Street

301 East 79th Street was built in 1975 and converted to condos in 1986. Continental Towers has a total of 532 apartments and is located in Yorkville, a short walk to the 4, 5 and 6 subway lines.

During the past two years, 30 apartments have sold: the most expensive was a four bedroom that sold for $2,695,000, and the least expensive was a six plus bedroom that sold for $560,000.

Amenities at this pet friendly post war building include doorman, fitness center, rooftop terrace and full service garage.

Similar nearby buildings include 345 East 80th Street, 404 East 79th Street and 343 East 74th Street.

Year Built
1975
Converted: 1986
Apartments
532
Floors
36
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
10%
532Apartments
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Parking
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

Learn more about off-market listings at Continental Towers!

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Nearby Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.30 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at Lexington Ave 0.43 miles

Nearby Schools

  1. Ps 290 Manhattan New School
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5
  2. Eleanor Roosevelt High School
    Grades: 9,10,11,12
  3. Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
    Grades: 6,7,8
  4. YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Grades: 6,7,8,UG
  5. P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,UG
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org
  1. Rudolf Steiner Upper School
    Grades: 7,8,9,10,11,12
  2. Children's Academy
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
  3. The Caedmon School
    Grades: PK,TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5
  4. Badmon Pre-School
    Grades: PK,KG
  5. Birch Wathen Lenox School
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org

Carter’s Review

"Whereas most slab towers have their main axis along the avenues, this enormous apartment building has its along the cross-street, which affords many of its residents excellent views to the north and south over lower-rise mid-block structures.

Erected in 1975, this 36-story tower has 532 apartments of which 462 are one-bedroom units. The building was converted to a condominium in 1986."
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Pros & Cons

  • Balconies
  • Roof deck
  • Spacious lobby
  • Good views from many apartments
  • Close to Subway
  • Many apartments
  • Busy intersection
  • Conventional layouts

CityRealty Rating

24
/44
Architecture
+
22
/36
Location
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12
/39
Features
+
5
Editor’s Points
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63
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "impeccably maintained" post-war luxury condo offers "exceptional service" with its 24-hour doorman and professional staff. "Perfectly positioned" at 79th and Second Avenue, Continental Towers boasts "tremendous" accessibility to UES dining, shopping, and parks. The "spotlessly clean" building features desirable amenities including a roof deck, garage, and well-maintained common areas. Residents praise the "professional management" and "outstanding maintenance," while appreciating the building's competitive common charges. The "prime location" provides easy access to Central Park, John Jay Park, and public transportation, making it a "standout choice" for Upper East Side living.
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Continental Towers, 301 East 79th Street Floorplans

Apt 18K
Studio, 1 bath, Approx. 400 ft2
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Apt 11S
1 bed, 1 bath, Approx. 700 ft2
Last sold for $925,000
on Sep 12, 2024
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Apt 17P
1 bed, 1 bath, Approx. ft2
Last sold for $900,000
on Sep 12, 2024
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Apt 30B
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. 907 ft2
Last sold for $1,350,000
on Jul 31, 2024
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Apt 17N
1 bed, 1 bath, Approx. 565 ft2
Last sold for $875,000
on Jan 8, 2024
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Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2025
-
-
-
-
0
2024
$1,390
$1,008,963
$1,425
$880,000
13
2023
$1,371
$901,333
$1,404
$850,000
15
2022
$1,303
$863,112
$1,278
$810,000
19
2021
$1,366
$839,250
$1,367
$820,000
20
2020
$1,349
$795,800
$1,336
$815,000
10
2019
$1,335
$916,917
$1,333
$825,000
18
2018
$1,379
$856,386
$1,379
$827,500
21
2017
$1,749
$1,550,417
$1,578
$907,500
12
2016
$1,536
$1,245,008
$1,392
$947,500
12
2015
$1,519
$1,063,367
$1,405
$860,000
15
2014
$1,426
$1,309,971
$1,320
$865,000
17
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2013
$1,336
$958,833
$1,328
$829,500
18
2012
$1,095
$704,386
$1,097
$665,500
22
2011
$1,138
$817,548
$1,042
$650,000
21
2010
$1,093
$767,773
$1,033
$650,000
19
2009
$995
$663,505
$956
$620,000
17
2008
$1,226
$924,269
$1,221
$762,500
16
2007
$1,210
$852,000
$1,168
$720,000
18
2006
$1,086
$802,390
$1,076
$677,500
29
2005
$1,063
$673,090
$1,086
$639,000
30
2004
$875
$582,814
$869
$549,000
36
2003
$713
$513,614
$715
$435,000
29

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