$7,000,000
Updated 5 years ago
Sold

21 East 79th Street, PH

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Madison Ave

6 Rooms2 Beds4 Baths2,660 Square FeetCo-op

$7,000,000
Maintenance$13,029
Price Per SF
$2,632

This property was sold for $7,000,000 on 08/24/21.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Corner Apartment
  • Dressing Area
  • Duplex
  • Floor-Through
  • French Doors
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings [11.5']
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Private Elevator
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Spiral Staircase
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • WBFP
  • Dishwasher
  • Walk Thru Kitchen
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Wrap Terrace
  • Central Park
  • City Views
  • Skyline Views
  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Elevator

Policies

  • Pets Allowed

Property Description for 21 East 79th Street, PH

Everlasting Views Totaling 5,700 square feet (3,040 exterior and 2,660 interior) the Penthouse at 21 East 79th leaves a lasting impression from every room. The over 100’ of panoramic views to midtown and Central Park are brought immediately into the rooms through massive windows. Each room is exciting all day and at night and the city dazzles. Terrace: Entirely clad in bluestone tile, the private terrace measures approximately 3,040 square feet with an attractive decorative railing. Surrounding the living and dining rooms, the south and west facing terraces are 11’ deep, allowing enormous space for entertaining, furniture, and large-scale planters. The terrace wraps the entirety of the apartment, providing perfect privacy and flexibility for abundant plantings. The views to the south, west, and north are everlasting and sensational. Apartment: Volume and views define the Penthouse at 21 East 79th Street. The ceilings throughout are very high, soaring close to 12’, even with recessed lighting and central air. The scale of the rooms coupled with the immediate views are impressive. The primary corner bedroom is gargantuan with beautiful proportions. It is anchored by massive glass doors leading onto a 40’ x 9’ deep terrace with open views north. Looking out from the bedroom, no one will look back in. Excellent closets and two separate baths make this bedroom beyond comparison. Staff: There is one staff room located above the kitchen with its own full bath, out of the way but still within the apartment. There is another bedroom and full bath on the third floor, useful for guests, staff, storage, etc. Built in 1930 by Van Wart & Wein, the limestone facade perfectly located on East 79th street steps from Fifth Avenue and Central Park, houses only 11 residences. Easily available are numerous restaurants, shops, transportation and Museum Mile. The cooperative is highly serviced and the recently renovated lobby is very attractive. Building: -Erected in 1930 -15 stories tall, 11 apartments -Pre-war Cooperative -Full-time doorman -Live-in superintendent -Pet friendly -Pied-a-terre permitted -50% financing permitted Apartment: -Approximately 2,660 interior square feet -Approximately 3,040 exterior square feet -Wrap terrace -11’10’ Ceilings -Two wood burning fireplaces -7 Rooms -3 Full baths + 2 Staff -External staff room on third floor with bath -Washer and dryer in-unit -Maintenance: $13,029 (325 shares) -2% flip tax paid by buyer

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Listing History for 21 East 79th Street, PH

Now
08/31/2021
$7,000,000
Sold and Closed by Mark Blumenfeld
Compass
02/17/2021
Contract Signed by Mark Blumenfeld
Compass

Building Details for 21 East 79th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1930
Financing Allowed40%
Floors/Apts14/14
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

77 St
0.26 miles
86 St
0.42 miles

Citi Bike

5 Ave & E 78 St
0.09 miles
Madison Ave & E 82 St
0.14 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: 1819541