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21 East 79th Street, 7
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Madison Ave
10 Rooms4 Beds4.5 BathsCo-op
$8,950,000
Listing Features
- Hardwood Floors
- Eat-in Kitchen
Outdoor space and 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, 7
A Full-Floor Prewar Sanctuary Off Fifth Avenue:
Step directly from a keyed elevator into this full-floor residence in a white-glove co-op with only fourteen residences. Located steps from Central Park, this home marries the grand architectural scale of 1929 with the updates of modern living. Apartment 7 offers privacy, views, and many original details still remain, such as original herringbone floors, mahogany doors, dentil moldings, three wood-burning fireplaces and 10 ft ceilings. There are 4 bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen, a staff room, and a full laundry room.
The Entertaining Areas:
A private elevator landing leads you into a large central gallery, with the living room, dining room, and den/library each just steps away. The living room is bathed in southern light through four oversized picture windows and offers a quintessential NYC view, over the historic mansions of 79th Street, the 57th Street skyline in the distance, and a beautiful outlook of Central Park to the west. The southern facing den/library has beautiful custom bookshelves and another wood-burning fireplace. Curved mahogany pocket doors, separate this room from the living room. The formal dining room, crowned by a graceful coved ceiling, is large enough to seat 12 and has windows facing west and north. It leads into a large, windowed eat-in kitchen with a separate breakfast nook.
The Sleeping Chambers:
Cleverly separated from the public spaces via a discrete gallery corridor is the bedroom wing. The primary suite faces south and is bathed in sunlight, with yet another, wood-burning fireplace. A windowed marble bathroom features a steam shower and a deep soaking tub. Down the hall are two additional bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath and ample closets, along with a fourth bedroom with a nearby bath. At the end of the hall, there's a full laundry room equipped with a sink and extra storage, along with a staff room and its own bath.
Building Details:
Two private storage units transfer with the sale. The co-op permits 50% financing, and a 2% flip tax is payable by the purchaser.
Building Details for 21 East 79th Street
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1930
Financing Allowed40%
Floors/Apts14/12
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
77 St
0.26 miles
86 St
0.41 miles
Citi Bike
5 Ave & E 78 St
0.1 miles
Madison Ave & E 82 St
0.13 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: 2212471
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