109 E 79th St Unit PH16 New York, NY 10075
Metropolitan Hill Neighborhood
5
Beds
5.5
Baths
6,548
Sq Ft
$8,387/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- New Construction
- 3-minute walk to 77 Street (4,6 Line)
- 5-minute walk to Central Park
- P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake Rated A
- Terrace
About This Home
As of August 2025Spanning a full floor and stretching to 6,548 Sq. Ft. (608 Sq. M.) with 640 Sq. Ft. (59 Sq. M.) of outdoor space and offering 100' of contiguous rooms and two terraces with south exposure, Penthouse 16 at 109 East 79 is a magnificent residence meticulously designed by Steven Harris Architects. Offering five bedrooms and a library, five ensuite bathrooms, and a powder room, this gracious home features lofty 11'2" ceilings and south, east, north and west exposures. Elegant architectural details and materials throughout include expansive casement style windows in a white bronze finish, 4" wide rift and quarter sawn American white oak flooring set in a chevron pattern in all living areas, recessed panel stile and rail doors with burnished nickel Nanz hardware, and custom plaster cornices in all primary rooms, hallways, vestibules, primary bathrooms, and powder rooms.
Through a private and keyed entry vestibule finished with honed St. Clair marble flooring and wire brushed rift cut European white oak wall paneling with integrated closets, residents are greeted by a secure steel and tempered art glass entry door leading into a stately entry gallery. The entertaining wing including a gracious living room with a gas fireplace, a library, a grand dining room, and a corner windowed eat-in kitchen, each with terrace access, features light-filled southern exposures and views of Gilded Age architecture along East 79th Street and of Park Avenue beyond.
The kitchen, custom-designed by Steven Harris Architects, is outfitted in hand-painted custom Italian cabinetry with polished nickel trim, honed Imperial Danby marble slab countertops and backsplashes, and a custom stainless steel island with a Nordic Gray marble slab countertop. Professional-grade appliances include a 60" Wolf 6-burner range, wall oven, speed oven, and fully-vented range hood; two Sub-Zero refrigerators with integrated freezer drawers and a full-height wine refrigerator; Miele dishwasher; and Julien stainless steel undermount sink with InSinkErator disposal and Dornbracht faucet. A separate pantry offers an additional dishwasher by Miele and an additional sink. An adjacent laundry room with a sink is outfitted with a high capacity LG washer and dryer that vents to the exterior. A separate windowed utility room provides additional convenience.
The bedroom wing offers tranquil and picturesque north and east views over gardens and landmarked townhouses below. The primary bedroom suite features three oversized walk-in closets, a windowed dressing room, a morning kitchen, and an east-facing wall of casement-style windows. The windowed primary bathroom is outfitted with honed Olympic Danby stone slab full-height walls and floors; a custom acid etched mirror vanity with an Olympic Danby stone slab countertop, nickel trim, and Lucite drawer pulls; recessed chrome-trimmed medicine cabinets featuring integrated lighting; and a Da Vinci freestanding soaking tub. Additional features include a separate nickel framed stall shower in fluted glass with a stone bench and a Duravit water closet.
Secondary bedrooms are generously proportioned and feature ensuite bathrooms clad in Honed Nestos Grey stone full-height tile walls and floors, a custom floating millwork vanity with a Nestos Grey slab countertop, and either a stall shower enclosed with frameless ribbed glass or a Kaldewei Puro undermount tub with a Nestos Grey slab tub deck and apron. Dornbracht chrome fixtures and a Duravit water closet complete these refined spaces.
The powder room, located adjacent to the entry gallery, provides a striking focal point with a floating vanity with a honed Maya quartzite slab countertop, custom integral sink, and matching door surrounds and base details along with Dornbracht fittings in a platinum finish and a Duravit water closet.
Additional thoughtful residence features include pre-wiring for home automation, pre-wired shade pockets in every room, VRF individually zoned heating and cooling, and a discreet service entrance.
109 East 79 offers an exceptional amenity suite, designed by Steven Harris Architects, and featuring sumptuous finishes throughout. A double-height lobby, clad in travertine and Belgian Blue marble, offering a 24-hour concierge, full-time doorman, and 24-hour porter leads to a grand lobby lounge and separate leather-paneled library all overlooking a landscaped garden with a sculptural water feature by the artist Mig Perkins. Upstairs, athletic and wellness areas include a light-filled fitness center by The Wright Fit overlooking the garden below; an international squash court / sports court with a retractable basketball net and backboard; a movement studio with Pilates and Gyrotonic equipment; and a spa with treatment room, infrared sauna, seam room, and hair salon. Leisure spaces include a 15-seat screening room, a game room, and a golf-simulator. Additional conveniences include bicycle storage, private storage for purchase, a dog grooming station, a dedicated service entrance, and a live-in resident manager.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Corcoran Group License #40FR0710876 Listed on: 09/16/2021
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $103,620
Year Built
- Built in 2021 | New Construction
HOA Fees
- $8,387 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- 6,548 Sq Ft Home
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Additional Features
- Dishwasher
- Washer Dryer Allowed
- Terrace
Community Details
- 31 Units
- 109 East 79 Condos
- Upper East Side Subdivision
- 20-Story Property
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Block 01508
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 13, 2022
Sold by
79Th Owner Llc
Bought by
Limestone Portfolio S.A
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $28,125,412 | -- | |
| Deed | $28,125,412 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2025 08/18/25 | Sold | $33,000,000 | -5.4% | $5,040 / Sq Ft |
| 06/27/2025 06/27/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/15/2025 05/15/25 | Price Changed | $34,900,000 | -8.2% | $5,330 / Sq Ft |
| 06/06/2024 06/06/24 | For Sale | $38,000,000 | +27.3% | $5,803 / Sq Ft |
| 04/05/2023 04/05/23 | Sold | $29,850,000 | 0.0% | $4,559 / Sq Ft |
| 12/28/2021 12/28/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/16/2021 09/16/21 | For Sale | $29,850,000 | -- | $4,559 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,208 | $1,110,383 | $195,307 | $915,076 |
| 2024 | $135,208 | $1,081,494 | $195,307 | $901,712 |
| 2023 | $130,720 | $1,065,623 | $164,258 | $901,365 |
| 2022 | $49,994 | $455,190 | $195,307 | $259,883 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Adam Modlin
Seller's Agent in 2025
Adam Modlin
Modlin Group LLC
(917) 886-4124
5 in this area
76 Total Sales
-
Cathy Franklin
Seller's Agent in 2023
Cathy Franklin
Corcoran Group
(917) 863-8209
54 in this area
106 Total Sales
-
109 East 79 Sales Office
1
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
109 East 79 Sales Office
Corcoran Group
31 in this area
31 Total Sales
Map
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS10839119
APN: 1508-1228
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