170 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075
OFF MARKET

$1,289,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths

170 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075

Upper East Side
Est. Refi. Payment $7,493/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.29M
Since last month
Increased$49K (+3.9%)
Since last year
Increased$54K (+4.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +35% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.28M
July 2026$1.23M
June 2026$1.28M
May 2026$1.25M
2025
2024

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
156 E 79th St #13C, New York, NY
0.02
Coop
$835,000
11/03/25
2
2
-
175 E 79th St #7B, New York, NY
0.02
Coop
$2,350,000
10/08/25
2
2
-
180 E 79th St #14F, New York, NY
0.03
Coop
$1,695,000
10/09/25
2
2
-
162 E 80th St #9A, Manhattan, NY
0.05
Coop
$2,500,000
03/27/26
2
2
1,600
162 E 80th St #6B, New York, NY
0.05
Coop
$2,160,000
10/03/25
2
2
-
170 E 78th St #RES, New York, NY
0.06
Coop
$1,250,000
02/26/26
2
2
-
170 E 78th St #7E, New York, NY
0.06
Coop
$1,400,000
09/08/25
2
2
1,450
201 E 79th St #6A, Manhattan, NY
0.07
Coop
$1,525,000
10/03/25
2
2
-
205 E 78th St #17H, New York, NY
0.08
Coop
$1,130,000
12/01/25
2
2
-
200 E 78th St #17D, New York, NY
0.08
Coop
$1,825,000
08/05/26
2
2
-

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
162 E 80th St #6B, New York, NY 10075
0.05
$2,234,000
2
2
-
Off Market
162 E 80th St #4-B, New York, NY 10075
0.05
-
2
2
-
Off Market
162 E 80th St #7B, New York, NY 10075
0.05
$2,200,000
3
3
-
Recently Sold
162 E 80th St #5C, New York, NY 10075
0.05
-
2
2
-
Off Market
170 E 80th St, New York, NY 10075
0.05
$16,281,600
6
7
11,015
Off Market
175 E 79th St #12B, New York, NY 10075
0.02
$2,495,000
2
2.5
-
Recently Sold
175 E 79th St #1A, New York, NY 10075
0.02
$2,337,500
Studio
-
1,600
Recently Sold
175 E 79th St #7B, New York, NY 10075
0.02
$2,430,500
2
2
-
Off Market
175 E 79th St #11D, New York, NY 10075
0.02
$1,152,700
1
1
-
Off Market
175 E 79th St #3D, New York, NY 10075
0.02
$850,000
1
1
900
Recently Sold
175 E 79th St #3A, New York, NY 10075
0.02
$2,763,800
3
2
-
Off Market
175 E 79th St #6C, New York, NY 10075
0.02
$850,500
1
1
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Coop
Year Built
1927

About this House

Please note: With an accepted offer, Seller will provide a credit at closing equal to 30% of the annual maintenance.

Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully designed, Maisonette A is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home with split kitchen layout [see floorplan] on East 79th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues. Providing a separation of entertaining and living spaces, it's two entrances allow for entry through either an elegant front door at street level or through the doorman attended lobby and elevator.

Entering through the private front door, the charming first level foyer leads to the dining room and recently updated kitchen spaces. These areas, divided into two carefully designed windowed alcoves, feature granite countertops, high end Viking appliances, a wine refrigerator, and white shaker cabinetry with bountiful storage. [Please refer to floorplan for split kitchen layouts]. A *washer and dryer* are also conveniently located on the first floor. *Directly accessible from the kitchen, is the building's underutilized common courtyard.*

Upstairs, the large and inviting living room features a *wood-burning fireplace* framed by a beautiful marble hearth and two large windows overlooking the treetops of 79th St. Other original architectural details include hardwood floors and high beamed ceilings. Just across the hall is the windowed second bathroom and further down is the beautifully proportioned secondary bedroom. Adjacent to this bedroom is the spacious primary suite featuring an abundance of built in storage along with the windowed en suite bathroom. Additionally, there is *central A/C* throughout the duplex.

This classic, prewar home in a highly sought-after Upper East Side location preserves the historic detail and beautifully proportioned rooms that are eternally appealing and serve perfectly for living and entertaining on a comfortable scale. Located mid-block on an appealing tree lined street, 170 East 79th Street is moments to The Museum Mile District with The Metropolitan Museum, Guggenheim, Cooper Hewitt Museum, and Jewish Museum a short walk away. It is also only a few blocks from Central Park and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, home to the park's most iconic running routes. The 6 subway line is located at 77 Street and Lexington Avenue while Maman, Blank Street Coffee, Levain Bakery, Eli's Market, JG Melon, BLT Prime and Orsay are just a few of the nearby shops and restaurants.

Built in 1927, 170 East 79th Street is an elegant, fifteen story, twenty-six-unit, full service prewar boutique cooperative designed by renowned architect J.E.R. Carpenter. This elevator building features a quaint landscaped garden for all residents, doorman (8am-midnight), live-in super, laundry room, bike room and private storage units for shareholders. The building allows 50% financing, pied-a-terres and is pet friendly.
170 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom coop in Upper East Side, built in 1927. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,289,200, with a rent estimate of $7,418/month.

Home Details for 170 E 79th St

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1927
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Coop

Interior Features

Interior Details
Additional StorageStorage
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Elevator

Community

Units in Building: 26

Additional Information

DoormanDoorman

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 3, 2025
Source: StreetEasy #S1722375
Contingent
$925,000
Jun 11, 2025
Source: StreetEasy #S1722375
PriceChange
$925,000
Price decreased by 8%
Dec 7, 2024
Source: StreetEasy #S1722375
PendingToActive
$1,000,000
Oct 22, 2024
Source: StreetEasy #S1722375
Contingent
$950,000
Sep 16, 2024
Source: StreetEasy #10491203187
Pending
$950,000

Market trends in Upper East Side

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.32M
$88.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
Price per sq ft
$1.31K
$13MoM
Available listings
1016
161MoM

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  • 94 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 170 E 79th St

  • What is 170 E 79th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 170 E 79th St in New York, NY is $1,289,200.
  • Is New York a buyer's or seller's market?
    New York is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in New York?
    The median sale price in New York is $1.32M. That is up $88.33K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Upper East Side neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Upper East Side neighborhood in New York, NY as walkable to grocery stores, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Upper East Side, New York.
  • Does 170 E 79th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 170 E 79th St in New York, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 170 E 79th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 170 E 79th St in New York, NY has in-unit laundry.

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