425 East 79th Street
425 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075
Yorkville, Upper East Side
BBL 1015590010 · BIN 1050349
- Year built
- 1955
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 181
- Floors
- 14
- Landmark
- No
- Pets
- Pet-friendly — pets are permitted
- Subletting
- Permitted with board approval, subject to restrictions
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $918
- Listing discount
- 2.3%
- Recorded sales
- 162
- On record
- 2003–2026
425 East 79th Street is a quintessential Yorkville full-service cooperative — large enough to offer real amenity infrastructure and deep inventory, well-located on a quiet block, and priced to make the Upper East Side accessible. Designed by the prolific postwar apartment-house architect H.I. Feldman and built in 1955, the building was converted to cooperative ownership in 1979 and operates today as 79 St Tenants Corp. It sits mid-block on East 79th Street between First and York Avenues, in the tranquil eastern reach of the neighborhood near the East River.
The building's value for buyers is in its combination of scale and amenity. With roughly 181 apartments across 14 floors, it produces steady turnover and a wide spread of layouts; for the price, residents get a 24-hour doorman, a live-in superintendent, a planted roof deck with open city views, an interior courtyard, and an on-site garage that offers reduced rates to shareholders. That is a genuinely full-service package in a part of Yorkville where lifestyle and convenience — not architectural pedigree — are what drive demand.
Location reinforces the case. The block is close to Carl Schurz Park and the East River Greenway, to the gourmet markets and restaurants that define Yorkville, and to the Q and 6 trains. For buyers who want a quiet, well-run, amenity-rich cooperative without paying for a marquee address, 425 East 79th is exactly the right kind of building.
Architecture and unit composition
The building presents a clean postwar elevation: a one-story polished gray-granite base under a stainless-steel marquee, with a brick body rising above. Its midcentury planning prioritizes light, efficient room counts, and dependable elevator service, and the interior courtyard and planted roof deck soften the footprint of a building of this size.
Apartments range across studios, one- and two-bedrooms, and larger combinable layouts, with the practical proportions and storage typical of well-built 1950s cooperative inventory. Higher floors and the roof deck capture open city views; exposure and renovation condition account for much of the pricing variation line to line.
Building operations
425 East 79th Street operates as a substantial full-service cooperative: a 24-hour doorman, a live-in superintendent, central laundry, a bicycle room, private storage, an interior courtyard, a planted roof deck, and an on-site parking garage with reduced shareholder rates. The scale supports a stable operating base and a full staff complement.
Cooperative admissions follow standard Upper East Side norms — financial review, board approval for purchase, sublet, and pied-à-terre. The building is pet-friendly, and gifting, guarantors, and co-purchasing are considered on a case-by-case basis. The specific financing cap, flip-tax structure, and sublet terms are board-set and are best confirmed at offer stage.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $71,043/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $32
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. Facade inspections run on a fixed five-year cycle; future inspection, repair, and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent). Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library.
See the full facade history →Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 10% of net profit of the sale (seller)
- Sublet policy
- Allowed; must own 2 years, no pets
- Notable fees
- Seller's Transfer Fee $850; Sublet Fee 10% of annual rental; Max financing 75%
Recent sales
Recent transfers at this building, curated by The Roebling Team research desk. Apartment-level facts are independently verified before publishing; sale prices reflect the recorded transfer amount at the NYC Department of Finance.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 6E | 3 BR · 2 BA | $1,310,000 | -6.1% | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 2L | 1 BR · 1 BA · 650 sf | $582,000 | $895/sf | +1.2% |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 7C | 1 BR · 1 BA · 900 sf | $730,000 | $811/sf | -8.8% |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 5J | 1 BR · 1 BA · 950 sf | $749,000 | $788/sf | +3.3% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 7B | 1 BA · 450 sf | $345,000 | $767/sf | -1.1% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 7A | 1 BA | $415,000 | +0.0% | |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 12B | 1 BA · 500 sf | $406,500 | $813/sf | +2.9% |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 15G | 2 BR · 1 BA · 950 sf | $850,000 | $895/sf | +3.0% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $918/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 2.3% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
Other recent transfers
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2003 | 5J | $399,000 |
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-01559-0010) and verified listing data. Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified by The Roebling Team research desk. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
What to know if you’re buying
This is full service at a sensible price. Doorman, garage, roof deck, and courtyard in quiet Yorkville define the value here.
Scale means choice. With roughly 181 apartments, inventory is deep and turnover is steady — useful for buyers who want options.
It is pet-friendly. Pets are permitted, an important factor for many buyers.
Per-room value is the metric. Bring apartment-level comparable analysis; rooms and condition drive co-op pricing.
Confirm the board's financial policy at offer stage. Financing cap, flip tax, and sublet terms are board-set; review them during contract diligence.
What to know if you’re selling
Sell the lifestyle and the amenities. Roof deck, courtyard, garage, and a quiet Yorkville block near the park are the building's strongest selling points.
Condition and light command premiums. In a building of this size, a renovated, well-lit apartment stands out against the surrounding inventory.
Closing timelines are co-op standard. 6–10 weeks from contract to closing, plus board approval.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 425 East 79th Street, also evaluate:
- 440 East 79th Street — nearby Yorkville postwar cooperative
- 515 East 79th Street — eastern Yorkville cooperative near the river
- 180 East 79th Street — Schwartz & Gross's 1929-1930 Upper East Side cooperative
- 80 East End Avenue — full-service Yorkville cooperative near Carl Schurz Park
- 400 East 85th Street — Yorkville postwar cooperative peer
- 520 East 86th Street — eastern Yorkville cooperative peer
The neighborhood
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