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Property Description
Apartment 12I presents a rare opportunity to create your own vision in a high-floor, south-facing studio with sweeping open views. Sunlight pours in throughout the day, while the evening skyline provides a dramatic city backdrop. The layout is both efficient and versatile, easily accommodating separate living and sleeping areas with space for a dedicated home office. The galley-style kitchen is neatly positioned off the main living space. A defined dressing area leads into the bathroom, adding functionality and separation. Original parquet floors run throughout, bringing classic character to the home. With excellent light, compelling views, and a flexible floor plan, 12I is a strong opportunity for anyone seeking to renovate and customize in a prime Upper East Side setting.440 East 79th Street is a desirable Upper East Side co-op building located on 79th Street between 1st Avenue and York Avenue. The building offers a warm and friendly environment with one of the most attentive doormen and building staff in the area and live in superintendent. The building's amenities include the newly reimagined and renovated rooftop deck and garden which is surely one of the premier decks on the upper east side, updated gym (located in basement), newly renovated basement, attached building garage, full-size laundry room and common storage. Pet friendly, financially sound co-op with stable maintenance and no assessments. Short walk away from Carl Schurz Park, the East River Promenade, Agata & Valentina, and NYC's best restaurants. Building allows pied-a-terre, co-purchasing, and gifting. No Flip Tax in this financially astute co-op.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 440 E 79th St #12-I
General
- Price: $499,000
- HOA FEE: $1,239/month
- Status: Active
- Type: Apartment
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20072949
- Updated: 2/20/2026
- Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 2
- Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Common Area
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Building Storage, Building Roof Deck
Parking
- Garage: Yes
Location
- County: New York
- Subdivision: Upper East Side
- Cross Streets: First Avenue/York Avenue
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Structural Information
- Structure Type: None
- Stories/Levels: 17
- Year Built: 1955
- Other Struct. Feat.: Elevator(s)
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $1,239
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Block: 1473
- Lot Number: 18
Listing Courtesy of Samuel Realty Group Llc
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Schools
Schools serving 440 E 79th St #12-I
School District:New York City Geographic School District 02
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor 1458 York Avenue, New York, NY 10075 | K-6 | 0.1 mi |
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner 220 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 440 E 79th St #12-I
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/19/2026
Listed
$499,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 440 E 79th St #12-I
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
100%
100%
2024
100%
100%
2023
100%
100%
2022
100%
100%
2021
100%
100%
2020
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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440 E 79th Street #12-I, New York, NY 10075 (MLS# RLS20072949) is a Apartment property with 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 440 E 79th Street #12-I is currently listed for $499,000 and was received on February 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 440 E 79th Street #12-I? Do you have questions about finding other Apartment real estate for sale in New York? You can browse all New York real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

