505 E 79th St #2J, New York, NY 10075
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OFF MARKET

$854,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 975 sqft

505 E 79th St #2J, New York, NY 10075

Upper East Side
Est. Refi. Payment $5,213/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 23, 2021 for $839,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$854K
Since last month
Decreased$15K (-1.8%)
Since last year
Decreased$20K (-2.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$16K (+1.9%)
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 +2% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$855K
August 2026$855K
July 2026$871K
June 2026$882K
May 2026$864K
April 2026$852K
March 2026$854K
February 2026$835K
January 2026$824K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
505 E 79th St #8C, New York, NY
0.00
Coop
$707,500
02/09/26
2
1
1,000
33 E End Ave #4F, Manhattan, NY
0.13
Coop
$775,000
07/02/26
2
1
985
33 E End Ave #7C, Manhattan, NY
0.13
Coop
$980,000
06/23/26
2
1
1,100
400 E 77th St #3A, New York, NY
0.20
Coop
$775,000
06/10/26
2
1
900
330 E 79th St #2C, New York, NY
0.25
Coop
$960,000
07/01/26
2
1
900
505 E 79th St #10E, New York, NY
0.00
Coop
$440,000
11/18/25
2
1
630
345 E 77th St #3C, New York, NY
0.25
Coop
$682,500
06/24/26
2
1
900
401 E 74th St #5A, New York, NY
0.31
Coop
$927,000
07/09/26
2
1
1,000
401 E 74th St #6E, New York, NY
0.31
Coop
$910,000
06/18/26
2
1
930
401 E 74th St #16E, New York, NY
0.31
Coop
$933,500
11/14/25
2
1
930

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
515 E 79th St #11A, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$1,396,400
2
2.5
1,250
Off Market
515 E 79th St #12F, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$1,102,700
2
2
-
Off Market
515 E 79th St #20F, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$1,175,000
2
2
1,000
Recently Sold
515 E 79th St #20A, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$1,968,900
3
3
-
Off Market
515 E 79th St #25F, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$1,300,000
2
2
-
Recently Sold
515 E 79th St #4E, New York, NY 10075
0.04
$1,295,000
2
2.5
-
For Sale
515 E 79th St #22A, New York, NY 10075
0.04
-
2
2.5
1,250
Off Market
515 E 79 Street #19A, New York, NY 10075
0.04
-
2
2.5
1,280
Off Market
515 E 79th St #29B, New York, NY 10075
0.04
-
2
2.5
-
Off Market
515 E 79th St #29D, New York, NY 10075
0.04
-
2
2.5
1,250
Off Market
515 E 79th St #27B, New York, NY 10075
0.04
-
2
2.5
-
Off Market
515 E 79th St #14BC, New York, NY 10075
0.04
-
3
4.5
2,200
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Coop
Built in 1963
975 sqft
$876/sqft

About this House

Beautifully renovated and spacious, expansive split two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in luxury, 24-hour doorman residence off of York Ave. Mint Condition.......

This spacious apartment is located in a quiet back corner of the building, overlooking a tree-lined courtyard with an abundance of natural light in every room. Features include central air conditioning, thermal paned windows in every room (including 2 windows in the kitchen, which is rarely seen in postwar buildings), beautiful French oak wide-plank hardwood floors, solid oak doors, large custom closets throughout, thoughtful built-ins and recessed lighting.

The large, gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with high-end appliances, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, granite countertops and Cherry wood cabinets. The centrally located bathroom has floor-to-ceiling honed Carrara marble with abundant storage. Both bedrooms are spacious and light-filled with ample closet space, including a large custom walk-in closet in the Master Bedroom.

The apt receives eastern sunlight in the morning and has natural northern light during the day.

East River House located at 505 East 79th Street is a 19-story, 209-unit cooperative built in 1963, designed by the prolific architect Philip Birnbaum. The well-maintained building has a 24-hour doorman, 24-hour attended on-premise garage, live-in resident manager, porter, central laundry, and storage. The building is dog-friendly, has two prompt elevator banks along with one service elevator and convenient stair access.

The cooperative permits 75% financing and the tax deductible is 55%.
Gifting, co-purchasing with parents and guarantors, are all allowed w/Board approval.
Pied a terres are not permitted.
Mint Condition and Move-in-Ready!

Building Improvements - (All undertaken with no assessments):
---- New Boiler, state-of-the-art (2015)
---- New Public Hallways & Elevator-Cab Interiors (2017)
---- New Elevator Mechanical Systems (2020)
---- New Intercom (2021)
---- New Cooling Tower (2021)
---- New Lobby (2021)

East River House is around the corner from:
--- public and private schools.
--- Carl Schurz & John Jay Parks, the public library and the post office.
--- D'Agostino, Duane Reade, Chase & Starbucks.
--- Buses M31, M79 & Wall Street Taxi Share-a-Ride pick-up spot (Corner of 79th Street & York Ave.)
--- Subways: Q @ 83rd Street & 2nd Avenue and #6 @ 77th Street & Lexington..
505 E 79th St #2J, New York, NY 10075 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 975 sqft coop in Upper East Side, built in 1963. It last sold for $839,000 on Dec 23, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $854,300, with a rent estimate of $4,717/month.

Home Details for 505 E 79th St #2J

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Coop

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Elevator

Community

Units in Building: 209

Additional Information

DoormanDoorman

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 23, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$839,000
Aug 28, 2021
Source: StreetEasy
Pending
$870,000
Jun 30, 2021
Source: StreetEasy
PriceChange
$870,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jun 11, 2021
Source: StreetEasy
Listed For Sale
$895,000
Oct 2, 2009
Source: N/A
Sold
$610,000

Market trends in Upper East Side

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.39M
$67.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
Price per sq ft
$1.32K
$8MoM
Available listings
859
159MoM

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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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Frequently asked questions about 505 E 79th St #2J

  • What is 505 E 79th St #2J estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 505 E 79th St #2J in New York, NY is $854,300.
  • What is the price history for 505 E 79th St #2J?
    505 E 79th St #2J in New York, NY last sold for $839,000 in December 2021.
  • 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 $1.39M. That is up $67.08K from the prior month.
  • Does 505 E 79th St #2J have air conditioning?
    Yes, 505 E 79th St #2J in New York, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 505 E 79th St #2J offer concierge service?
    Yes, 505 E 79th St #2J in New York, NY offers concierge service.

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