$1,549,900
Updated 7 years ago
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The East River House

505 East 79th Street, 16-A

Upper East Side, Manhattan | York Ave & East End Ave

4 Rooms2 Beds2 BathsCo-op

$1,549,900
Maintenance$2,574

This property was sold for $1,475,000 on 02/07/20.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Crown Moldings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Split Bedrooms
  • En Suite Bathroom

Outdoor space and views

  • Terrace [100 SF]
  • 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, 16-A

Sprawling, elegant apartment with a highly-desirable split-2 bedroom 2 bath floorplan, set high on the 16th floor of The East River House on Manhattan's sought-after Upper East Side. This pin-drop quiet home is bathed in fabulous natural light from multiple windows and offers wide open unobstructed southern exposure, facing low-lying landmarked buildings with views of city beyond including the Chrysler Building, 432 Park, and the East River. The piece de resistance is enjoying your own gorgeous, landscaped 100 sq ft terrace off the living room, with no other terraces above you as is the case with units below. This prized outdoor space with a retractable heat sensor awning is the perfect place for relaxing with a coffee, setting up planters, and savoring the city sights.The generously-sized apartment greets your arrival with an expansive foyer featuring a sitting room with ample space for a desk or other needs. Upon entering, you'll appreciate the fine details such as crown moldings, doors, wood floors and windows that are in meticulous condition, as well as custom recessed lighting throughout. Entertain in the large living room and windowed dining room in utmost comfort. The kitchen, with convenient dual access from the dining room or hallway, offers ample wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and a Maytag stainless steel refrigerator among the cook's appliances. Both bedrooms are well-proportioned with abundant closets. The master overlooks the terrace and has an en-suite bathroom. The new full bath features Moen fixtures and a glass shower with rain head. Other highlights are central heating/cooling, and several oversized closets throughout. The East River House at 505 East 79th Street is a well-established and maintained full-service postwar cooperative building. A 24-hour doorman, live-in super, 24-hour attended garage, and new laundry room enhance the luxury lifestyle. Recent capital improvements, all with no assessment to shareholder, are renovated hallways and new elevator interiors and laundry room. A new lobby is expected later this year. Washers and dryers now permitted in apartments with approval.The excellent location is minutes from the East River Promenade, John Jay and Carl Schurz Parks, and not far from Central Park. Around you are lots of fine shops and restaurants. Getting around is easy, with the 77th Street subway station, Second Avenue Q train at E. 83rd, M79 cross-town bus, and Share a ride to Wall Street. Pets, guarantors, gifting, and parents buying with children are permitted on a case-by-case basis with board approval. 75% financing allowed.

Listing History for 505 East 79th Street, 16-A

Now
02/07/2020
$1,475,000
Sold and Closed by Theresa DeSanti- Kovary
Douglas Elliman
2020

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/Apts20/205
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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

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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: 1848230