179 E 79TH Street 4CD
$995,000
MLS# RLS20102014 · Upper East Side
Originally listed at $1,250,000. Price last reduced on September 9, 2026.
Listed July 7, 2026 · 124 days on the market
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,500 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
THIS 3 BEDROOM & 2 BATHROOM is Nestled in the vibrant heart of the Upper East Side, 179 East 79th Street, Unit 4CD, boasts a blend of timeless charm and modern convenience. This delightful pre-war cooperative features six spacious rooms, including three generously sized bedrooms and two pristine bathrooms. Lovingly maintained. Showcasing its pre-war elegance with 9-foot ceilings and an exquisite formal dining room. The living room offers a graceful space for relaxation and entertaining, with an eat-in kitchen providing a cozy atmosphere for culinary adventures. Located on the fourth floor of a low-rise building, this Solo-level residence offers convenience and accessibility, with a full-time doorman ensuring peace of mind and a warm welcome. Pet lovers, rejoice! The building welcomes pets under 40 lbs. and is a stone's throw from Central Park, where endless outdoor adventures await. Residents will appreciate the building's thoughtful amenities, including a vented cooling system, a well-maintained shared garden, laundry facilities, and bike storage, rounding out an enviable lifestyle package. Located just west of 3rd Avenue, this prime address places you mere moments from world-class dining, shopping, and cultural attractions, perfectly balancing city life and serene living. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this enchanting home and all it has to offer. Contact us today to schedule a showing and step into the vibrant community of the Upper East Side!
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed60 lbs Dogs (under 40 lbs.) welcome
Home features
- Formal dining room
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Bike room
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.
$9,750 / month
- Principal and interest$5,031
- Maintenance$4,719
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$199,000
Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
About the Building
179 E 79TH Street is a 15-story elevator cooperative in Upper East Side, completed in 1928 and home to 59 residential units.
The closest subway is 77 St (6), about a 4-minute walk. Central Park is roughly 10 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
- Year Built
- 1928
- Stories
- 15
- Units
- 59
- Building Type
- Elevator Cooperative
Location & Nearby
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179 E 79TH Street 4CD
Subway
- 677 StAbout 4 min walk
- 45686 StAbout 9 min walk
- Q86 StAbout 10 min walk · Accessible
- Q72 StAbout 11 min walk · Accessible
Parks
- Central ParkAbout 10 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 6 Lillie D. BlakeAbout 7 min walk
- P.S. 290 Manhattan New SchoolAbout 7 min walk
- P.S. 158 Bayard TaylorAbout 12 min walk
Middle schools
- J.H.S. 167 Robert F. WagnerAbout 5 min walk
- Yorkville East Middle SchoolAbout 12 min walk
High schools
- Eleanor Roosevelt High SchoolAbout 10 min walk
- Vanguard High SchoolAbout 17 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Marymount Manhattan CollegeAbout 11 min walk
- New York School of Interior DesignAbout 13 min walk
- Hunter College (CUNY)About 15 min walk
- Weill Cornell MedicineAbout 18 min walk
Museums
- Whitney Museum of American ArtAbout 9 min walk
- The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbout 12 min walk
- The Frick CollectionAbout 14 min walk
- Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumAbout 15 min walk
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
The Neighborhood
About Upper East Side
Manhattan's gold standard for luxury living with iconic architecture, Central Park, and Museum Mile.
Walkability
9/10
Public transit
9/10
Schools
10/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
9/10
Schools in Upper East Side
Many of NYC's most selective schools sit here, with a concentration of elite K-12 private schools, strong public feeders like PS 6 and PS 290, and easy access to top selective high schools.
Private schools in the area include The Dalton School, The Brearley School, The Chapin School, The Spence School, Nightingale-Bamford School, The Browning School.
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