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East River House

505 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075

209 units

19 stories

1963 built

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About

East River House is a beautiful 20-story luxury doorman building. Built in 1963 and converted to a cooperative in 1971, it originally consisted of 209 apartments. The prolific architect Philip Birnbaum designed the building with a focus on spacious rooms, abundant closets and amazing skyline and river views from many of the terraces and balconies.

505 East 79th Street is comprised of Alcove Studios (630 sq.), One Bedroom Apartments (750 sq.ft.), Two Bedrooms Apartments (900 sq.ft – 1,300 sq.

Development status
Completed
Architect
Philip Birnbaum
District
Community District 108City Council District 5Police Precinct 19
Hurricane evacuation zone
Zone 5
Building class
D4Elevator Cooperative
Documents and permits
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Available units

#2M

$1,250,000

  • Resale

Open house: Dec 7 (11:30 AM1:30 PM ET)

2 beds

2 baths

1,315 ft²

Listing by Harrison Properties

#8G

$455,000

  • Resale

In contract

1 bed

1 bath

750 ft²

Listing by Harrison Properties

#8C

$699,000

  • Resale

In contract

2 beds

1 bath

1,000 ft²

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens

#7L

$1,295,000

  • Resale

In contract

2 beds

2 baths

1,250 ft²

Listing by Compass

#19B

$3,000,000

  • Resale

In contract

3 beds

2.5 baths

2,500 ft²

Listing by Corcoran


Policies

  • Co-purchase allowed

  • Guarantors accepted

  • Parents buying allowed

  • Pets allowed

    Cats and dogs allowed

  • Sublets allowed

Amenities

Services and facilities

  • Bike room

  • Doorman

    Full-time

  • Elevator

  • Laundry in building

  • Live-in super

  • Parking

Wellness and recreation

No info on wellness and recreation

Shared outdoor space

No info on shared outdoor space

Unit features

Not all features are available in every unit.

  • Central air

  • Dishwasher

  • Furnished

  • Hardwood floors

  • Private outdoor space

    Balcony, Roof deck, Terrace

  • View

    City, Garden, Skyline, Water

  • Washer/dryer

Explore Yorkville

Transit

LocationDistance

Qat 86th St

0.38 miles

Qat 72nd St

0.5 miles

6at 77th St

0.55 miles

456at 86th St

0.63 miles

6at 68th St–Hunter College

0.79 miles

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