Updated 4 months ago
Sold
6 Rooms2 Beds2 BathsCo-op
$1,710,000
Maintenance$3,990
This property was sold for $1,710,000 on 04/24/26.
Listing Features
- Abundant Closets
- Architectural Dtls
- Combined Apartment
- Corner Apartment
- Custom Closets
- Dressing Area
- Entry Foyer
- Hardwood Floors
- Home Office
- Separate Dining Area
- Sunken Living Room
- Walk-in Closet
- Bay Windows
- Oversized Windows
- Adjoining Pantry
- Dishwasher
- Walk Thru Kitchen
- Windowed Kitchen
- En Suite Bathroom
Outdoor space and views
- City Views
- East Exposure
- North Exposure
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Bike Storage
- Elevator
- Laundry Room
- Renovated Lobby
- Roof Deck
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
- Pieds A Terre Ok
Property Description for 215 East 79th Street, 12-EF
This is a must see, move-in ready convertible three bedroom home in the heart of the Upper East Side! Residence 12EF at 215 East 79th Street is a thoughtfully combined two-bedroom, two-bath home with real scale, great light, and zero cookie-cutter feel.
Anchored by oversized windows and triple exposures that flood the space with natural light, the home opens into an expansive sunken living room that is warm, inviting, and undeniably cool. This architectural detail adds old-world character and a sense of grandeur rarely found today. The dining area, which can easily be converted to a third bedroom, flows seamlessly from the living space, and the windowed kitchen offers ample room for everyday cooking.
The primary suite is a true retreat, impressive in both scale and versatility, featuring a separate windowed home office, sitting area, additional flexible workspace, vanity/dressing area, and a walk-in closet that rivals those found in suburban homes. The second bedroom is well-proportioned, with a full bath conveniently located in the hall just outside.
Set on a high-floor, this corner apartment is filled with natural light throughout the day, with an impressive number of oversized windows. Exceptional closet space is a true highlight of the home, complemented by hardwood floors and a layout that balances open living with a sense of separation and privacy. Washer/dryer is permitted with board approval.
215 East 79th Street is a well-maintained, full-service building with a friendly, attentive staff, including full-time doormen and a live-in resident manager. Amenities include private storage (waitlist), bicycle room, central laundry, and a newly renovated landscaped roof deck. The building is pet-friendly, permits 75% financing, allows pied-à-terre purchases, and carries a 1.5% flip tax paid by the buyer.
Perfectly positioned in the heart of the Upper East Side, moments from Central Park, Carl Schurz Park, the FDR, top-tier dining, shopping, grocery stores, museums and transportation, this is classic elegance with everyday convenience..
Anchored by oversized windows and triple exposures that flood the space with natural light, the home opens into an expansive sunken living room that is warm, inviting, and undeniably cool. This architectural detail adds old-world character and a sense of grandeur rarely found today. The dining area, which can easily be converted to a third bedroom, flows seamlessly from the living space, and the windowed kitchen offers ample room for everyday cooking.
The primary suite is a true retreat, impressive in both scale and versatility, featuring a separate windowed home office, sitting area, additional flexible workspace, vanity/dressing area, and a walk-in closet that rivals those found in suburban homes. The second bedroom is well-proportioned, with a full bath conveniently located in the hall just outside.
Set on a high-floor, this corner apartment is filled with natural light throughout the day, with an impressive number of oversized windows. Exceptional closet space is a true highlight of the home, complemented by hardwood floors and a layout that balances open living with a sense of separation and privacy. Washer/dryer is permitted with board approval.
215 East 79th Street is a well-maintained, full-service building with a friendly, attentive staff, including full-time doormen and a live-in resident manager. Amenities include private storage (waitlist), bicycle room, central laundry, and a newly renovated landscaped roof deck. The building is pet-friendly, permits 75% financing, allows pied-à-terre purchases, and carries a 1.5% flip tax paid by the buyer.
Perfectly positioned in the heart of the Upper East Side, moments from Central Park, Carl Schurz Park, the FDR, top-tier dining, shopping, grocery stores, museums and transportation, this is classic elegance with everyday convenience..
Listing History for 215 East 79th Street, 12-EF
Now
04/24/2026
$1,710,000
Sold and Closed by Amy Solomon
Corcoran
02/10/2026
Contract Signed by Amy Solomon
Corcoran
Building Details for 215 East 79th Street
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1947
Financing Allowed65%
Floors/Apts16/78
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
77 St
0.2 miles
86 St
0.35 miles
86 St
0.37 miles
72 St
0.39 miles
Citi Bike
E 78 St & 2 Ave
0.09 miles
3 Ave & E 82 St
0.11 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: 1644019
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