161 E 79th St #8-A, Manhattan, NY 10075
OFF MARKET

161 E 79th St #8-A
Manhattan, NY 10075

Upper East Side
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths

$3,487,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $19,595/mo*
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$3,487,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $19,595/mo*
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3 Beds
2.5 Baths

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Description

Perched on a high floor, this stunning prewar apartment feels both fresh and inviting. This classic 8-into-7 room cooperative is sun-filled, impeccably renovated and has primarily southern exposure. Off of a semi-private elevator landing, the ideal floorplan begins in the gracious entry foyer which leads to the elegant living room with custom bookcases and a wall of south-facing windows. Adjacent to the living room is the dining room which is currently used as a combination dining room and library. These rooms enjoy sunlight all day. There is an original staff room accessed off of the dining room that is currently a home gym but could be a perfect office.

The gut-renovated eat-in kitchen has Carrera marble countertops, a sizable island, a Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator, Wolf range, Thermador dishwasher, and an under-counter water filtration system. An in-wall iPad with the ability to control the apartments audio system. Off the kitchen, there is a separate laundry area with full sized washer and dryer, generous pantry storage and a well located powder room. Additionally, there is an open home office area with built-in desk.

A proper bedroom hallway, separated from the entry foyer by a pocket door, leads to three well-proportioned bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms share a hall bath. The larger of the two has custom millwork with two built-in desks and bookshelves. At the end of the hallway is the divine corner primary bedroom with exposures to the south and east, custom closets and an oversized en suite marble bathroom with Waterworks fixtures, radiant heated marble floors and anti-fogging vanities.

This apartment features 9 ft 4 inch ceilings, central air conditioning, all new top-of-the-line Pella windows, multi-zone audio, video, and internet wiring, in-wall flush-mounted speakers and subwoofers, and in-wall control panels in each room. It is the ideal layout for entertaining as well as comfortable living.

Built in 1915, 161 East 79th Street is a full-service prewar cooperative located on a most attractive tree-lined Upper East Side block. There is a full time doorman, live-in resident manager, a bicycle room, laundry room and storage room. 50% financing is permitted as are pets. There is a 2% flip tax paid by the purchaser. This happy apartment is a must see!
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Home Details for 161 E 79th St #8-A

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Coop

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7
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Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Elevator

Community

Units in Building: 24

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Price History for 161 E 79th St #8-A

DatePriceEventSource
07/19/2022$3,400,000Sold
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04/05/2022$3,450,000PendingStreetEasy
02/11/2022$3,450,000PriceChange
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06/28/2021$3,650,000PriceChange
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05/05/2021$3,750,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy
07/27/2015$3,821,000Sold
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03/19/2015$3,700,000PendingAgent Provided
02/24/2015$3,700,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/18/2010$2,695,000Sold
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Comparable Sales for 161 E 79th St #8-A

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
180 E 79th St #3G, New York, NY
0.05
Coop
$3,750,000
11/07/25
3
3
-
175 E 79th St #3A, New York, NY
0.02
Coop
$2,675,000
07/21/25
3
2
-
120 E 79th St #15BC, Manhattan, NY
0.09
Coop
$3,155,000
02/26/26
3
2.5
-
162 E 80th St #7B, New York, NY
0.02
Coop
$2,200,000
03/12/26
3
3
-
136 E 79th St #5A, New York, NY
0.06
Coop
$4,600,000
04/01/26
3
3
-
863 Park Ave #3E, Manhattan, NY
0.15
Coop
$3,300,000
03/31/26
3
2.5
2,100
975 Park Ave #10B, Manhattan, NY
0.20
Coop
$3,200,000
04/16/26
3
3
2,600
136 E 79th St #8A, New York, NY
0.06
Coop
$3,650,000
08/13/25
4
3
3,021
136 E 79th St #7A, New York, NY
0.06
Coop
$3,680,000
04/14/26
4
3
-
200 E 78th St #5G, New York, NY
0.11
Coop
$2,810,000
05/15/26
3
3
-

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  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

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  • 87 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say it's quiet

  • 30 % Say parking is easy

  • 24 % Say there are community events

  • 18 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 16 % Say car is needed

  • 15 % Say there's wildlife

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161 E 79th St #8-A, Manhattan, NY 10075 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom coop built in 1915. 161 E 79th St #8-A is located in Upper East Side, Manhattan. This property is not currently available for sale. 161 E 79th St #8-A was last sold on Jul 19, 2022 for $3,400,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 161 E 79th St #8-A is $3,487,000.