4 E 79th St
New York, NY 10075
Upper East Side
6 Beds
9 Baths
17,700 sqft
6 Beds
9 Baths
17,700 sqft
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Description
Commissioned by James E. Nichols in 1898, 4 East 79th Street is an important and architecturally magnificent limestone mansion. A key component in the initial development of railroad industrialist Henry H. Cook’s prescient acquisition of the block between East 78th and 79th Streets and Fifth and Madison Avenues, the house features superb design by original architect, C.P.H. Gilbert, known for his opulent, chateau-inspired Francois Ier style. Completely rebuilt and now beautifully brought to today’s top standard, the house maintains its architectural and historical integrity. Architectural and design professionals, including Peter Pennoyer, Theodore Prudon, and John McCall used original detail and research to inspire and guide the total rebuilding of this house. Most recently, the house has been updated to include all new systems (2025) including security, temperature/humidity, audio, lighting, and AV, as well as a new kitchen, bathrooms, and other changes. This remarkable single-family residence is visually resplendent and exceptional.
Ideally situated on the Upper East Side, the 35-foot wide mansion offers more than 15,000 square feet of interior living space, including significant and impressive reception rooms, more casual living space six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and four powder rooms. Significantly, the property includes a 15’ x 105’ swathe of land that borders the western edge of the residence, allowing for the fortunate feature of large west-facing windows. As such, the building has exposures on three sides and benefits from exceptional light as well as delightful Central Park views. From the residence, it is moments to Central Park, the galleries and boutiques of Madison Avenue, and the treasures in Fifth Avenue’s glorious museums.
Throughout, soaring high ceilings – up to over 13 feet - and extremely impressively-scaled rooms are complemented by extraordinary detail, such as solid mahogany doors and windows, hand-selected marble paneling and floors, rare English brown oak paneling, parquet de Versailles and herringbone white oak floors, numerous wood-burning fireplaces, and carved plaster crown moldings. Sublime proportions and exquisite detail abound. With an eye to the legacy of the design, only the very top-quality methods and materials have been selected. A passenger elevator services all floors, and a service elevator additionally supports all but the top three levels. Other thoughtful details, such as very ample storage and support areas, including a separate catering kitchen, ensure that the house lives and runs in an ideal way,
Imparting a grandness rarely seen today for everyday comfort and impressive entertainment, this superb house is ideal. Now completely updated to a 2025 standard, this spectacular house is peerless in today’s market and is captivating and compelling in every possible way.
Ideally situated on the Upper East Side, the 35-foot wide mansion offers more than 15,000 square feet of interior living space, including significant and impressive reception rooms, more casual living space six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and four powder rooms. Significantly, the property includes a 15’ x 105’ swathe of land that borders the western edge of the residence, allowing for the fortunate feature of large west-facing windows. As such, the building has exposures on three sides and benefits from exceptional light as well as delightful Central Park views. From the residence, it is moments to Central Park, the galleries and boutiques of Madison Avenue, and the treasures in Fifth Avenue’s glorious museums.
Throughout, soaring high ceilings – up to over 13 feet - and extremely impressively-scaled rooms are complemented by extraordinary detail, such as solid mahogany doors and windows, hand-selected marble paneling and floors, rare English brown oak paneling, parquet de Versailles and herringbone white oak floors, numerous wood-burning fireplaces, and carved plaster crown moldings. Sublime proportions and exquisite detail abound. With an eye to the legacy of the design, only the very top-quality methods and materials have been selected. A passenger elevator services all floors, and a service elevator additionally supports all but the top three levels. Other thoughtful details, such as very ample storage and support areas, including a separate catering kitchen, ensure that the house lives and runs in an ideal way,
Imparting a grandness rarely seen today for everyday comfort and impressive entertainment, this superb house is ideal. Now completely updated to a 2025 standard, this spectacular house is peerless in today’s market and is captivating and compelling in every possible way.
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Home Highlights
Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Has Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$3,842
Listed
180+ days ago
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing by: Sotheby's International Realty, (212) 606-7611
Serena Boardman
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1801591
Home Details for 4 E 79th St
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MLS Status: Active |
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 22 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 11Number of Bathrooms (full): 7Number of Bathrooms (half): 4 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 17700 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer/DryerDishwasherLaundry: Inside |
Heating & Cooling Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air |
Fireplace & Spa Has a Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
View Has a ViewView: City, Park/Greenbelt, Skyline |
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Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: Terrace, OtherExterior: Garden, TerraceGarden |
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Days on Market: 180+ |
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Year Built Year Built: 1910 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse |
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Price List Price: $68,000,000Price Per Sqft: $3,842 |
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Direction & Address City: ManhattanCommunity: Lenox Hill |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: S1801591 |
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Building Area Building Area: 17700 Square Feet |
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Has an HOAHOA Fee: No HOA Fee |
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Special Conditions: Resale |
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Mls Number: S1801591Listing Url |
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HOA Amenities: Laundry,Fitness Center,Elevator(s)STREETEASY Property ID: 24189642STREETEASY Building ID: 24732 |
Market trends in Upper East Side
Last updated April 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.3M $71.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.4% 0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.33K $58MoM
Available listings
1202 106MoM
Price History for 4 E 79th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 12/12/2025 | $68,000,000 | Listed For Sale | StreetEasy #S1801591 |
| 09/06/2024 | $56,000,000 | Sold | StreetEasy #S1675240 |
| 11/10/2023 | ListingRemoved | StreetEasy | |
| 08/09/2023 | $65,000,000 | Listed For Sale | StreetEasy |
| 02/08/1999 | $11,500,000 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $224,426 |
| Assessment | $31,843,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 4 E 79th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.06 | Townhouse | $38,000,000 | 11/28/25 | 9 | 9.5 | 20,000 | |
0.12 | Townhouse | $13,700,000 | 12/10/25 | 6 | 7 | 5,591 | |
0.69 | Townhouse | $6,550,000 | 03/25/26 | 5 | 6.5 | 5,694 | |
0.74 | Townhouse | $10,700,000 | 02/17/26 | 5 | 5 | 6,000 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 4 E 79th St.
- Ps 6 Lillie D Blake
- PK-5
- Public
- 655 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy special needs kid attended PS 6 from kindergarten through fifth grade. His experience was outstanding on the whole. The vast majority of teachers and administrators were dedicated to helping my son thrive. Their solutions to issues were creative and flexible. Parent involvement was high, especially in lower grades. I feel they did an excellent job preparing my son for middle school, which he started this year.Parent Review2y ago - Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
- 6-8
- Public
- 949 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis school is absolutely horrible there are fights everyday and no one gets suspended but people get suspended for skipping afterschool that is optional and teachers don’t care about the students, the education sucks the environment sucks and there is so much harassment and bullying and the dean doesn’t do anything to prevent it honestly the worst decision of my life putting this school on my list. Also if your new there gonna try to make it all fun but once you reach 7th grade its hell.Student Review2mo ago - Eleanor Roosevelt High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 539 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averagemy daughter was hospitalized after being bullied in this school. Support: non existent. Wasting of potential. I would rename it Karen Roosevelt. So much for meritocracy and public education. Shame on you all.Parent Review9mo ago 
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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
58 % 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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4 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075 is a 6 bedroom, 11 bathroom, 17,700 sqft townhouse built in 1910. 4 E 79th St is located in Upper East Side, New York. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Nov 24, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# S1801591.