505 EAST 79 STREET · #7L







Description
Back on the market! Discover this sun-filled classic Upper East Side 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a south-facing balcony, offering the perfect blend of space, tranquility, and stunning craftsmanship, ideal for family living. The home features two generously sized split bedrooms, providing privacy, and a living room with an adjoining dining area that opens onto a spacious balcony. The low-rise, landmark-designated buildings across the broad, tree-lined street ensure beautiful sunny southern views and exposures. This elegantly designed residence boasts immaculate finishes, starting with a gracious foyer that leads to an expansive living room with a sizable dining area. The chef’s kitchen is impressive, equipped with custom cabinetry and top-tier stainless steel appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Wolf oven, a Miele dishwasher, a GE Profile microwave, a wine cooler, and marble countertops. The apartment is filled with natural light and features central air conditioning, large windows, and hardwood floors. It features two beautifully appointed full bathrooms, ample closets, and storage space. Washer/dryer installation is permitted on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the board. East River House is an elegant, well-established co-op with excellent financials, allowing guarantors, gifting, and co-purchasing options on a case-by-case basis, all subject to board approval. Pets are allowed with board approval. It also features a 24-hour attended garage (with a waiting list) and a wonderful superintendent and staff. Currently, there is an assessment of $203.25 to upgrade the chiller for the HVAC It will be much more efficient after the replacement. Local Law 11 is currently underway. East River House is conveniently located near public and private schools, Carl Schurz and John Jay Parks, the public library, and the post office. All your essential needs, such as D'Agostino's, Duane Reade, Chase Bank, Starbucks, and Agata & Valentina Fine Foods, are conveniently located nearby. Public transportation options are plentiful, with buses M31, M79, and Wall Street Taxi Share-a-Ride available at the corner of 79th Street and York Avenue, and subway access with the Q train at 83rd Street and 2nd Avenue, and the #6 train at 77th Street and Lexington. Some images are virtually enhanced with lighter furniture/furnishings.
Price history
Every list / cut / contract / sold event we've recorded.
- in contractJun 17, 2026$1.29M0.0%In contract
- in contractNov 14, 2025$1.29M0.0%In contract
- price decreaseOct 21, 2025$1.29M-1.9%Price decreased 2%
- price decreaseSep 6, 2025$1.32M-2.2%Price decreased 2%
- listedMay 15, 2025$1.35M+3.8%Listed by Compass
- in contractAug 8, 2019$1.30M0.0%In contract
- no longer availableAug 2, 2019$1.30M0.0%No longer available
- listedMar 28, 2019$1.30MListed by Harrison Properties
In-building transactions
Every recorded deed (incl. private + sponsor) for this BBL - actual prices paid.
Open violations + recent permits
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- ASECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJun 23, 2001 · apt 2D
- BSECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJun 23, 2001 · apt 2D
- BD26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOOR IN FIRE PROOF VESTIBULE BETWEEN GARAGE & CELLAR NOT ADJUSTED SO AS TO PREVENT OPENING OF ONE UNTIL THE OTHER IS SHUT.Mar 24, 1980
- AD26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED LEAK EAST WALL AIR CONDITIONER ROOM CELLAR AT EAST.Mar 24, 1980
- AD26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF WIRE STRETCHED ACROSS ROOF AT NORTH.Mar 24, 1980
- AD26-10.01 ADM CODE REFIT WEST FIRE STAIRS DOOR TO 13 STY PUB HALL.Mar 24, 1980
- AD26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALL 2 STY EAST APT 2B AT PVT HALL. LOCATED AT APT 2BMar 24, 1980 · apt 2B
- MH-THE RENOVATED HOME
- OT-BNL CONSTRUCTION CORP
- OT-WID CONSTRUCTION CORP
- MH-WID CONSTRUCTION CORP
- AL-G/P CONSTRUCTION GLASS CO INC
- PL-TMJ PLMB & HTNG
- OT-OFF THE WALLCOVERING INC
- PL-AMERICAN PLUMBING