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240 East 79th St. #5A

Located at 240 East 79th Street 240 East 79th Street, #5A, New York, NY Co-op in Lenox Hill, Upper East Side
This unit is not currently listed on StreetEasy Other units available in this building: 2 active sales listings | 1 active rental listing
2 beds, 2 baths

Graced with pre-war details and triple exposure, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom co-op exemplifies classic city living in the heart of the Upper East Side. Beautiful original plank floors glow in steady beams of northern, southern, and eastern light. Large windows offer charming city views.

Graced with pre-war details and triple exposure, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom co-op exemplifies classic city living in the heart of the Upper East Side. Beautiful original plank floors glow in steady beams of northern, southern, and eastern light. Large windows offer charming city views. Beamed ceilings add depth and charm.

The home begins with a spacious foyer with two custom closets and easy access to several rooms. The bright living area stretches 23 feet, while the windowed eat-in kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, ample cabinet space, high-end appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a windowed breakfast nook.

The south bedroom features walk-in and built-in closets as well as a windowed en suite bathroom with modern finishes, custom tile work, and walk-in shower. The north bedroom has a custom reach-in closet and is adjacent to a separate small hallway with a double-deep closet and a second windowed full bathroom with a large vanity and a shower/tub combination.

240 East 79th Street is a boutique cooperative that has a beloved staff, including full-time door attendants and a live-in super, as well as private storage, common laundry, a bicycle room, and a tranquil courtyard with a grill, lounge furniture, and a play set. Moments from restaurants, cafes, shops, Central Park, and Museum Mile, 240 East 79th Street provides an ideal Upper East Side location


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About the Building

240 East 79th Street  New York, NY 10075

Co-op in Lenox Hill

  • 64 Units
  • 16 Stories
  • 1929 Built

Sales listings: 1 active, 1 in contract and 84 previous
Rentals listings: 1 in contract and 7 previous
Documents and Permits: 226 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • 6 at 77th St

    0.19 miles

  • Q at 86th Street

    0.25 miles

  • Q at 72nd Street

    0.34 miles

  • 4 5 6 at 86th St

    0.41 miles

  • 6 at 68th St

    0.56 miles

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Schools

District 02 - Schools zoned for this address:
P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor

(PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,SE)

J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner

(06,07,08,SE)

Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.