A stately 77-unit co-op where the Upper East Side meets Yorkville
Generous prewar layouts and a fashionable address draw buyers to 225 E. 79th St., a stately co-op building that sits mid-block between Second and Third avenues, where the glitzy Upper East Side meets lower-key Yorkville. Adding to the appeal, the 77-unit property commands lower prices when compared to those on the other side of Lexington Avenue while still offering easy access to top-rated schools, restaurants, shopping and art museums. Completed in 1930, the 17-story building is elegant yet understated, with a two-story limestone base that complements the more subdued brown brick on the upper floors. A forest green canopy stretches across the sidewalk to distinguish the entrance, leading to front doors framed with Renaissance Revival flourishes, like swirling columns and flower-pattern motifs. Scalloped banding and a pair of Juliet balconies on the upper levels tie together the aesthetic. The building cultivates an intimate atmosphere with only five apartments or fewer per floor.
Prices start at $320,000 for a studio
A mix of studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms can be found in the building, with a few larger combination units available occasionally, including a three-bedroom duplex with leaded-glass windows, which was listed for $1.6 million in June 2020. The prewar floorplans have been chiefly retained, and entrance galleries have been equipped with coat closets, dedicated dining areas, and windowed kitchens and baths. Beamed ceilings are standard, as are crown molding and hardwood floors. Studios range between $320,000 and $415,000, while one-bedrooms go from $445,000 to $620,000. A two-bedroom sold in June 2024 for $1.23 million after initially listing for $1.395 million. Regarding financial policies, pied-a-terres, gifting, co-purchasing, guarantors and parents buying for children are all permitted pending board approval. A minimum of 20 percent down payment is required. Additionally, an assessment for exterior updates per Local Law 11, which periodically examines residential building facades, is in place until June 2027, while a separate capital assessment is in place through May 2027. For example, a one-bedroom on the market for $445,000 carries a fee of $256 per month for Local Law 11 work and $232 per month for the capital assessment.
Limited amenities include a live-in super and laundry room
Staff at 225 E. 79th St. include a full-time door attendant who helps keep the building secure, while a live-in super is available to address any maintenance needs promptly should they arise. A shared laundry room allows residents to wash their clothes and other items without leaving the property, and two dry cleaners are nearby. The building also contains two elevators, rentable storage spaces and a bike room. While a gym isn't among the amenities, a Crunch Fitness three blocks away offers free weights, cardio machines, group classes and personal training. Dogs up to 15 pounds are permitted.
Less than half a mile from Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Set on the edge of Yorkville, 225 E. 79th St. is within easy reach of some of the Upper East Side’s most cherished cultural institutions, among them the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, the Frick Collection and the Cooper Hewitt. For recreation, residents are less than half a mile from Central Park, which has 843 acres of walking paths, sports fields, bike lanes and gardens. The area also boasts one of the city's highest concentrations of high-end stores, with nearby Madison Avenue lined with boutiques from an extensive list of global luxury brands. Fine dining is another popular pastime for neighborhood dwellers, who have their pick from an array of acclaimed local restaurants, including four that were added to Michelin's New York guide in 2024: Bayon, Café Boulud, Lungi and Le Veau d'Or.
When groceries are needed, residents can choose from several supermarkets in the blocks surrounding the property, with the closest option being the Gristedes on Third Avenue. The Morton Williams on First Avenue is another convenient choice, while a slew of specialty grocers — such as Citarella, Agata and Valentina, Eli’s Market and Butterfield Market — cater to the area’s affluent populace. While 225 E. 79th St. sits on a primarily residential block amid brownstones and high-rise buildings, the Yorkville Branch of The New York Public Library is across the street and housed in a Renaissance Revival landmark from 1902. The location offers year-round programming for all ages, including a kid's creative writing club and a genealogy workshop for adults. Two doors down, a 17-story nursing home called the Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center provides short- and long-term care. The area is also known for having some of the city’s most prestigious schools, such as Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Dalton and Nightingale-Bamford.
Three blocks from the 6 train at 77th Street
The 6 train stops just three blocks away from 225 E. 79th St., at 77th Street, which offers a connection to the express 4 and 5 trains at 86th Street. Additionally, the building is less than a third of a mile from the 86th Street station serviced by the Q train, also called the Second Avenue Subway, which gives residents an alternative to the crowded 6 train, named the busiest in the system in 2023. The M79 bus provides reliable crosstown service for anyone needing to reach the Upper West Side, including transfers to two subway stations: 81st Street-Museum of Natural History (B and C trains) and 79th Street (1 train). Four Citi Bike docks can be found within a three-block radius of the building, as can an Enterprise Rent-A-Car when a vehicle is needed.
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Current List Price
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Area Factors
Low Crime
Crime Score®
2/ 10
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
85/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
John Jay Park
10 min walk
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Central Park
10 min walk
Ruppert Park
12 min walk
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Ancient Playground
14 min walk
St. Catherine's Park
15 min walk
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Carl Schurz Park
2 min drive
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Fishing
DeKovats Playground
3 min drive
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Great Lawn
3 min drive
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Jack McManus Field
13 min drive
Soccer
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
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