Building
East River House
505 E 79th St, Manhattan, NY 10075

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East River House at 505 E 79th St is a 19 story co-op building in Upper East Side. It was built in 1963 and has 209 units.

Units

Unit
Status
Price
$1,679,750 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$1,209/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
505 E 79th St - #19BCActive$3,250,000$1,300/sf42.52,500View
505 E 79th St - #5LActive$1,299,000-22-View
E 79th StContract Signed$1,275,000$1,118/sf111,140
E 79th StContract Signed$895,000-21.5-

Building
East River House
505 E 79th St, Manhattan, NY 10075

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Building Amenities

Bike Room
Elevator
Full-Time Doorman
Garage
Laundry in Building
Midrise
Post-war

Building PoliciesUPDATED 03/09/2022

General Policies
Pet Policy: Pets Allowed
Rental/Sublet Policy: Allowed
Pied-a-Terre Policy: Allowed
Washer/Dryer Policy: Allowed
Sales & Financial Policies
Min Down Payment: 25%
Tax Deductibility: 55%
Transfer Fee (Flip Tax): Yes
Guarantors Policy: Allowed
Parental Purchasing Policy: Allowed
Co-Purchasing Policy: Allowed
Policies are subject to change at the discretion of building management and may not apply to renters.

Building Facts

Building Overview
Property Type: Co-op
Building Size: Midrise
Access: Attended Elevators [2]
Service Level: Full Time Doorman
Year Built: 1963
Building Era: Post-war
Building Class: D4
Architect: Philip Birnbaum
Owner: 79 ST EAST OWENERS CO
Developer: Herbert Allen Corp.
Size & Dimensions
Units: 209
Stories: 19
Building Sq. Ft.: 260,000 Sq. Ft.
Lot Sq. Ft.: 21,930 Sq. Ft.
Building Width: 215 Ft.
Building Depth: 102 Ft.
Lot Width: 215 Ft.
Lot Depth: 102.17 Ft.
Buildings on Lot: 1
Zoning & Use
Zoning Districts: R10A
Land Use Category: D4
Residential Units: 209
Total Units: 209
Residential Area(SF): 246,000 Sq. Ft.
Commercial Area(SF): 14,000 Sq. Ft.
Location Details
Street Address: 505 E 79th St
Zip Code: 10075
Building Name: East River House
Complex Name: -
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Districts
Community District: 108
City Council: 5
Police Precinct: 19
Fire Department: E022
School District: 02

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Schools

SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
P.S. 158 Baylard TaylorPublicPK-50.1 mi
9
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOLPublic6-80.1 mi
9
The Caedmon SchoolPrivatePK-50.1 mi
NR
St. Stephen of Hungary SchoolPrivatePK-80.2 mi
NR

P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor

PK-5, 0.1 mi, Public

9

YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL

6-8, 0.1 mi, Public

9

The Caedmon School

PK-5, 0.1 mi, Private

NR

St. Stephen of Hungary School

PK-8, 0.2 mi, Private

NR

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Upper East Side
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Updated as of Mar 9, 2022.