Key Details

Listed: Oct 9, 2024

Last Price Change: ($45,000) on Nov 25

Days on Market: 75

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Yorkville (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Monthly Maintenance: $2,310

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $5,159

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $7,469

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 40% ($518,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Come see this generously proportioned, fully renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in the heart of the upper east side. When entering this apartment, one is greeted by a gracious foyer with two large closets. The long gallery leads to the gracious, corner entertaining space with a wall of windows and built-in book shelf.

This flexible floor plan can be utilized in many ways and accommodates seating, dining and work areas. The spacious primary bedroom and en-suite bathroom are the perfect retreat. The secondary bedroom is also generously proportioned and has an adjacent bathroom.

Both bedrooms have large closets and face west with excellent light throughout the day. The kitchen features modern white cabinets, generous counter space, tiled backsplash and shelving for extra storage. With board approval, one can open the kitchen into the living room.

501 East 79th Street is a full service coop that has recently undergone a complete renovation of the facade, lobby, elevators and roof deck.

The coop has low maintenance which is inclusive of utilities. The building is pied- -terre and pet friendly but does not allow subletting (the coop is 100 percent owner occupied). The building also features a 24 hour doorman, live-in resident manager, bike storage, central laundry and a garage (which has a waitlist).

It is an ideal location with easy access to many parks, playgrounds, public transportation, great restaurants, food markets and shopping.

No Transfer.

About York Towers, 501 East 79th Street

York Towers, 501 East 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 49, 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

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Attractive 4 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:

No, but OK 1 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:

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 50 blocks 1 out of 5 points

Views:

Open 2 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Attractive 2 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:

More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 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:

5-9 2 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:

No 0 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

Co-op
Built in 1960
111 Apartments
19 Floors

Building Amenities

FT Doorman
Post War
Resident Storage
Full Service Garage
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Laundry Room
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent

About this Building

Pros

Doorman
Very convenient to Carl Schurz Park
Very convenient to some excellent private schools
Excellent crosstown bus service
Some terraces
Discrete air-conditioners
Canopied entrance
Garage
Attractive block

Cons

No balconies
No concierge
No health club

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About York Towers, 501 East 79th Street

York Towers, 501 East 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 49, based on:

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Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

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