39 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075
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39 E 79th St
New York, NY 10075

Upper East Side
  • 2 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2,800 sqft

$7,729,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $44,549/mo*
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$7,729,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $44,549/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,800 sqft

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Description

39 East 79th Street was designed for Emily Post by Kenneth Murchison in 1926.As one opens the mahogany door off a private elevator one immediately experiences the exceptional, architectural details throughout this light-filled apartment, masterfully redesigned.

Capital Assessment $1,891.93

This incomparable penthouse is entirely surrounded by sprawling, planted terraces which redefine the norms of the use of space, craftsmanship and style. There is a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor space. The living room with its floor-to-ceiling windows, maximizes the park and city views. A paneled library/second bedroom with en-suite onyx bath including tub and shower and home office is located off the living room. Along the corridor, off the living room, there is a magnificent onyx powder room. A spacious and inviting dining room easily accommodates 12 guests. The state-of-the art chef's-eat-in kitchen opens to the terrace where one can lounge, entertain, and dine with 6-8 people enjoying park and skyline views. A serene, master bedroom suite has en-suite onyx baths, one of which, overlooks the terrace greenery. Each bath has an adjacent dressing room. Wisely organized and ample closets, drawers and shelves are artfully concealed.
39 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075 is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,800 sqft coop in Upper East Side, built in 1925. It last sold for $8,550,000 on Jul 21, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $7,729,100, with a rent estimate of $7,978/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Cooling only
HOA
None
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 39 E 79th St

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Coop

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio

Community

Units in Building: 20

Additional Information

DoormanDoorman

Price History for 39 E 79th St

DatePriceEventSource
07/21/2021$8,550,000Sold
N/A
06/17/2021$10,000,000PendingStreetEasy
09/17/2020$10,000,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/04/2020$15,000,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/12/2019$15,000,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/10/2007$6,565,000Sold
N/A
09/28/2006$5,795,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Upper East Side

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.27M
$25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.8%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.34K
$13MoM
Available listings
1208
5MoM
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Comparable Sales for 39 E 79th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
980 5th Ave #11B, New York, NY
0.09
Coop
$5,250,000
12/03/25
3
3.5
2,590
980 5th Ave #11B, New York, NY
0.09
Coop
$5,250,000
12/08/25
3
3.5
2,570
965 5th Ave #11B, New York, NY
0.09
Coop
$3,975,000
08/12/25
2
2.5
2,000
1020 5th Ave #12, Manhattan, NY
0.23
Coop
$8,000,000
11/17/25
4
4
3,500
1010 5th Ave #12B, Manhattan, NY
0.19
Coop
$10,300,000
07/07/25
4
4
3,200
965 5th Ave #11B, New York, NY
0.10
Coop
$3,975,000
08/29/25
2
3
2,000
50 E 79th St #12AF, New York, NY
0.04
Coop
$3,800,000
09/09/25
4
4
2,935
1020 5th Ave #12, New York, NY
0.23
Coop
$8,000,000
11/07/25
4
3.5
3,500
9 E 79th St #6/7, New York, NY
0.04
Coop
$10,500,000
08/20/25
4
5.5
4,000
755 Park Ave #12A, New York, NY
0.39
Coop
$4,900,000
05/12/26
2
3.5
2,600

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Upper East Side

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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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    "It’s great for dogs and families lots of parks and outdoor spaces. Would highly recommend; great public transit and schools. "
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    "I see people walking their dogs all the time. You can walk to Central Park or Carl Schurz Park along the East River and adjacent to Gracie Mansion."
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    "Playgrounds aplenty. Good public as well as many private schools. Safe for kids and lots of activities - 92nd street Y has many classes for kids."
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    "There are nice parks and street fairs in the summer. I like the marathon. I also enjoy the proximity to Central Park."
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    "Everything one needs is right there, shops, restaurants, food stores, movie theaters, gyms, Central Park"
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    "Several modes of transportation and all within a 5 min walk. You can travel by bus or train and it is super quick to lost parts of the city"
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    "Access to two subway lines and numerous bus routes. Easy commute. It’s also very walkable and in the past I have walked to and from my office."
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    "A lot of bars and restaurants, grocery and gym. there’s a lot of shopping stores,there’s a lot of buses and trains that you take and it’s very near in Manhattan. It’s a safe place to walk around even if it’s at night. "
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    "The schools are great, lots of classes and enrichment opportunities for kids in the area. Schools are also very good "
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