#RLS20014333, Cordelia F Robb, Listing office: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

226 E 79th St New York City, NY 10075
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About 226 E 79th St
This stunning four-story townhouse at 226 East 79th Street boasts a versatile layout that is sure to meet the needs of any buyer. With a ground floor office space and an upper triplex, the property can be used as a live/work or live plus income property or easily converted into a single-family townhouse. The triplex offers a magnificent parlor floor, complete with a spacious living room in the front and a chef's kitchen in the rear, perfect for entertaining guests. The kitchen leads to a spectacular terrace with stairs that open onto a beautiful garden below. The second floor features a luxurious primary bedroom suite with a south-facing bedroom, two spacious closets, and a full bathroom with a shower and jacuzzi-style tub. The third floor offers a cozy bedroom in the rear, one additional bedroom with a connecting office or den in the front, all sharing a full bathroom. The garden-level floor office area has a separate entrance and can be effortlessly incorporated into the rest of the house. Access to a sun-filled south-facing garden and a finished basement with a full bathroom adds to the allure of this remarkable property. Furthermore, this exceptional property boasts an impressive 15,000 square feet of buildable space, with a FAR of 10 and R10A zoning. As it is not a landmarked building, there is the exciting potential to expand and build upon the existing structure. The possibilities for creating a truly unique and bespoke property are endless. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side, this townhouse offers convenience and luxury in one of New York's most desirable neighborhoods. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Taxes are estimated.
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- List Price: $5,900,000
- HOA Amount: $0 Monthly
- Year Built: 1901
- MLS Number: RLS20034585
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Keller Williams NYC
- Office Phone: (212) 301-1140
- Listing Agent: Klevis Metani
- Agent Phone: (917) 728-6175
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Nearby schools
9
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•311 E 82nd St
9
P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•45 E 81st St Frnt 1
9
P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor School
Public District KG-6
0.4 mi
•1458 York Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $109,545. Most New York City, NY residents have annual incomes $200k+. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 226 E 79th St
The listing price of 226 E 79th St property is $5,900,000.
The property 226 E 79th St is a multi located in New York City, New York, 10075.
Active Listing: 226 E 79th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 226 E 79th St are: P.S. 290 Manhattan New School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Yorkville East Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Ella Baker School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Eleanor Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Manhattan International High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Urban Academy Laboratory High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
The year of construction for 226 E 79th St is 1901.
This home is located at 226 E 79th St in New York City, NY and zip code 10075 in the Upper East Side neighborhood. Features: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $5,900,000.
In June 2025 more than 232 listings in New York City, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 1007 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 715 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, New York City, NY real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 4.3%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 99 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $881,252.