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225 E 79TH Street PH
$2,895,000
MLS# RLS20123771 · Yorkville
Listed November 2, 2026 · 3 days on the market
3 Beds 3 Baths
About This Property
The ultimate in privacy and luxury awaits you as you enter this expansive terraced three-bedroom, three-bathroom sun-drenched penthouse duplex. The architecturally significant home is wrapped in not one, but two incredible terraces and the stunning City views surround the home no matter the time of day or season of the year.One enters the home from your very own private landing. The sprawling upper floor encompasses the main living space of the apartment; the large living room boasts a wood-burning fireplace, high beamed ceilings, and two entrances to the north facing terrace : the perfect landscape for dining al fresco, entertaining on a grand scale, creating a garden paradise, or simply enjoying a morning cup of coffee or evening stargazing . The adjacent eat-in windowed chef's kitchen is replete with stainless steel counter tops, loads of cabinets, appliances by Samsung and Subzero, and a stacked Frigidaire washer/dryer. From the kitchen we flow into the sun-filled dining room framed by dramatic solarium windows.The primary bedroom suit is tucked away in its own wing and has two large custom-fitted closets and a sumptuous five-piece marble bath with oversized jacuzzi tub. Completing the upper floor is a den with its own wood-burning fireplace, and double entrances to the south facing terrace.The lower-level of the home comprises two sizable guest rooms and a large jack-and-jill designer bathroom. Both bedrooms are sun-flooded from southern exposures and have wonderful closet space. Additionally, there is a separate wine closet and an entrance to the lower bedroom wing from the elevator landing. Redwood and hardwood floors throughout, thru-wall AC, several custom closets including an oversized walk-in, tasteful built-ins, and unique skylights throughout complete this rare offering.Built in 1929 and converted to cooperative in 1985, 225 East 79th Street is an elegant full service prewar cooperative with 17 stories and 80 units. The services include a live-in Resident Manager, full-time door staff, and both bike and private storage rooms. Pied a terres and pets permitted.Situated in the heart of the Upper East Side with easy access to Central Park, the finest dining and shopping, museums, and all forms of transportation, this ultra glamorous penthouse offers its new owner the finest of both interior and exterior living which only a trophy property can deliver.Please note there are two capital assessments totaling $1,876.47 until May 2027
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
Samsung and Subzero appliances sit in the eat-in kitchen, next to stainless steel counters, and a washer/dryer is already in the apartment, so much of the daily setup is done. The kitchen opens into the dining room, which has solarium windows, so meals and guests move easily between the two rooms.
The main living room sits on the upper floor. It has a fireplace that burns wood, beamed ceilings, and two doors out to the north-facing terrace. A second wood-burning fireplace is in the den, which has double doors to the south-facing terrace.
Redwood and hardwood floors run through the home, with through-wall AC, custom closets, built-ins and skylights. The primary suite is in its own wing, with two custom-fitted closets and a five-piece marble bath that has an oversized jacuzzi tub.
The south exposure is the main light source to plan around. Open-horizon geometry suggests a south-facing window can get direct sun for about 8.5 hours on the winter solstice, from 7:41 AM to 4:07 PM, and about 6.1 hours on the summer solstice, from 9:55 AM to 4:01 PM. Nearby buildings can block that sun.
The two guest rooms are on the lower level and share a jack-and-jill designer bath. A separate wine closet sits near the entrance to the lower bedroom wing from the elevator landing.
The building has an elevator and a storage space, and the listing describes full-time door staff and a live-in Resident Manager. Central Park is about 12 minutes away on foot, and the 77 St station on the 6 train is about 5 minutes away, which keeps the trip into midtown simple.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?
Yes. The home has a washer/dryer in the unit, and the listing names a stacked Frigidaire washer/dryer.
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes. The home has two terraces, and the listing shows private outdoor space over 60 square feet.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. The building allows pets.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- 2 fireplaces
- City view
- Skyline view
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Elevator
- Storage space
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.
$22,745 / month
- Principal and interest$14,639
- Maintenance$8,106
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$579,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1.25%)$36,188
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
225 E 79TH Street is a 15-story elevator cooperative in Yorkville, completed in 1930 and home to 83 residential units. The most recent major alteration on record was in 1987.
The closest subway is 77 St (6), about a 5-minute walk. John Jay Park is roughly 11 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
- Year Built
- 1930
- Stories
- 15
- Units
- 83
- Building Type
- Elevator Cooperative
Location & Nearby
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225 E 79TH Street PH
Subway
- 677 StAbout 5 min walk
- Q86 StAbout 9 min walk · Accessible
- 45686 StAbout 10 min walk
- Q72 StAbout 10 min walk · Accessible
Parks
- John Jay ParkAbout 11 min walk
- Central ParkAbout 12 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 290 Manhattan New SchoolAbout 5 min walk
- P.S. 6 Lillie D. BlakeAbout 9 min walk
- P.S. 158 Bayard TaylorAbout 10 min walk
Middle schools
- J.H.S. 167 Robert F. WagnerAbout 5 min walk
- Yorkville East Middle SchoolAbout 10 min walk
High schools
- Eleanor Roosevelt High SchoolAbout 8 min walk
- Vanguard High SchoolAbout 16 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 17 min walk
Museums
- Whitney Museum of American ArtAbout 11 min walk
- The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbout 14 min walk
- The Frick CollectionAbout 16 min walk
- Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumAbout 17 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
Yorkville is covered by our Upper East Side guide.
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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