Updated 12 years ago
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5.5 Rooms2 Beds2 Baths1,300 Square FeetCo-op
$1,165,000
Maintenance$2,079
Price Per SF
$896
This property was sold for $1,165,000 on 12/18/14.
Listing Features
- Abundant Closets
- Entry Foyer
- Library / Den
- Moldings
- Separate Dining Area
- Split Bedrooms
- Walk-in Closet
- Wall of Windows
- Dishwasher
- Pass Thru Kitchen
- En Suite Bathroom
Outdoor space and views
- City Views
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Attended Elevator
- Bike Storage
- Garage
- Laundry Room
- Renovated Lobby
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
- Pieds A Terre Ok
Property Description for 505 East 79th Street, 2-M
RECENT PRICE DROP! Expansive Two Bedroom Home (Convertible to 3rd Bedroom) in Yorkville .... Here is an upper east side jewel to behold with an ideal layout in a coveted location. A versatile entry foyer (20'9"x10'4") offers its own convertible design options and welcomes you to a quiet, airy and beaming bright living room and dining area facing south over tree-lined 79th Street. There is a pass-thru kitchen. The wall of windows in the living room and dining area come tastefully decorated with custom shutters which adjust the soothing natural light. Envision a modest renovation and the dining area transforms to an enclosed space functioning as a windowed third bedroom, den or home office. The bedrooms are winged and well proportioned, also south-facing and letting in warm and inviting light and air. The master bedroom has two California styled closets, one being a walk-in, and its en-suite bathroom. Elegant hardwood floors and custom wood doors flow throughout this thoughtfully arranged home.
East River House, an impeccably managed co-op, is situated mid-block between York and East End Avenues, a quiet and serene residential setting. Located just a short distance to Carl Schurz and John Jay Parks, The East River Promenade, PS 158 and many other schools. There is a convenient express taxi service to Wall Street. Restaurants, gourmet grocers, a health club, library, post office and all your everyday essentials are readily accessible too. There is a central laundry room and parking garage in the building, resident Super, and full-time doorman always at your service. Pied-a-terres and co-purchasing allowable. Pets are permitted subject to Board Approval.
Building Details for 505 East 79th Street
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessAttended Elevator
Year Built1962
Financing Allowed75%
Floors/Apts20/208
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
86 St
0.47 miles
72 St
0.48 miles
Citi Bike
E 81 St & York Ave
0.11 miles
E 82 St & East End Ave
0.18 miles
Upper East Side | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Exuding a cosmopolitan, refined air that is reminiscent of Paris or other European cities, the Upper East Side (the UES, to local cognoscenti) has a reputation as being a bastion of wealth and privilege. Even though it was built by American “royalty” families like the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, Kennedys, Carnegies and Rockefellers, whose elaborate mansions once anchored Fifth Avenue, there are affordable housing options throughout the neighborhood. The further east you move, away from Central Park and the more commercial avenues, the more likely you are to find quiet, tree-lined streets with historic townhouses and brownstones. Keep your eye out for reasonably priced apartments in pre-war low-rise and even a few high-rise buildings.
With abundant, beautifully landscaped green spaces, including the oasis of Central Park acting like a backyard, the area is quiet and lushly green. You can relax and unwind in John Jay Park, Carl Schurz Park or take a stroll along the East River Promenade. The whole neighborhood seems isolated from the workaday chaos of the city at large. Add to that the history of the neighborhood and the abundance of cultural institutions, and you have a uniquely welcoming neighborhood.
Known for its abundance of high-end retail shopping, especially on Madison Avenue, the Upper East Side is host to the Barneys New York flagship department store. Here you can find upscale goods, fashion and home decor items. You will also find the edgy runway-inspired Alexander McQueen collections. If you are dying to treat your feet to red-soled opulence, be sure to visit the Christian Louboutin boutique. These are only a small sampling of this high-end shopper’s paradise that features everything from designer boutiques that offer the ultimate in haute couture to resale shops where you can find last season’s best on sale at hefty discounts .
There are many unique dining experiences, from fine dining to the casual bite-on-the-go, awaiting you in the UES. Sushi is going through a renaissance in the city, and the best omakase-style sushi can be found at Sasabune on E 73rd Street. Omakase sushi means that you leave the choice of ingredients, preparation method and presentation to the chef. Elegant French cuisine can be experienced at JoJo, E 64th Street, housed in gorgeous townhouse. Just for fun, visit the Lexington Candy Shop on Lexington Avenue, to get a taste of an old-fashioned soda fountain.
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OLR ID: 949837
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