Building: 201 East 79th Street

201 East 79th is a twenty-story, 160-unit co-op that combines a perfect location in the heart of the Upper East Side with the best of mid­century building construction and cutting-edge enhancements that will be a model for many New York City buildings for decades to come. Built in 1963, 201 East 79th sits on the northeast corner of Third Avenue, just steps away from the Second Avenue and Lexington Avenue subway lines, crosstown bus service, Central Park and some of the world’s finest museums and restaurants. The building has a private garden for residents at the lobby level and includes a parking garage below ground.

201 East 79th has had virtually all its mechanical systems replaced or enhanced and recently completed a multimillion-dollar re-cladding of the entire structure with a porcelain tile “curtain”, which will improve the building’s energy efficiency and most importantly drastically reduce, if not eliminate, water penetration and the substantial costs of complying with New York City’s Facade Inspection and Safety Program (formerly Local Law 11). The program mandates inspections and related façade repairs every five years. The recent work also included a full renovation of the lobby, hallways and peaceful, private garden, which provides shareholders with a respite from New York’s hectic life.

With building exposures onto broad streets on the north, south, east and west sides, apartments at 201 East 79th enjoy plenty of sunlight and city views. The apartments have large rooms, elegant floor plans and many have terraces. Additional services and amenities include a 24-hour doorman, porters, a full-time resident manager, laundry facilities, a package room, additional storage lockers and an attentive and friendly staff. Pets and in-unit washers and dryers are permitted.

Designed to provide light, spacious rooms and gracious living in an excellent location, 201 East 79th is a pure expression of urbanity at the heart of one of the world’s most compelling cities.

Description Provided by Richard Rosenthal