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161 East 79th St. #1RW

Located at 161 East 79th Street 161 East 79th Street, #1RW, New York, NY Co-op in Upper East Side, All Upper East Side
This unit is not currently listed on StreetEasy Other units available in this building: 1 active sales listing
2 beds, 1 bath

Charming Two-Bedroom Apartment in Prime Upper East Side Prewar Building.
This delightful and quiet residence boasts numerous prewar details, including high ceilings, refinished wood floors, and intricate ceiling and base moldings.

Charming Two-Bedroom Apartment in Prime Upper East Side Prewar Building.
This delightful and quiet residence boasts numerous prewar details, including high ceilings, refinished wood floors, and intricate ceiling and base moldings. The spacious living room can comfortably accommodate a dining table and features elegantly designed arched built-ins with mirrored backsplashes and a bar area.
The renovated windowed kitchen comes equipped with modern appliances and ample storage. The bathroom is pristine and the apartment includes a built-in washer/dryer hookup with external venting capability. Note: This is not a ground-floor unit!
Located at 161 East 79th Street, this intimate full-service cooperative is conveniently situated between Lexington and Third Avenue, close to the subway, several markets, Central Park, and a variety of restaurants and shops. Building amenities include a tasteful lobby, full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, central laundry room, storage, and bike room. Pets are welcome, and pied-a-terres and guarantors are considered on a case-by-case basis. Financing up to 50% is allowed, and there is a 2% flip tax.

Don’t miss the opportunity to make this charming prewar apartment your new home!


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About the Building

161 East 79th Street  New York, NY 10075

Co-op in Upper East Side

  • 24 Units
  • 12 Stories
  • 1915 Built

Sales listings: 1 active and 26 previous
Rentals listings: 1 previous
Documents and Permits: 136 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • 6 at 77th St

    0.12 miles

  • Q at 86th Street

    0.29 miles

  • 4 5 6 at 86th St

    0.33 miles

  • Q at 72nd Street

    0.42 miles

  • 6 at 68th St

    0.57 miles

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Schools

District 2 - Schools zoned for this address:
P.S. 006 Lillie D. Blake

(PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,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.