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Back to the listing1-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island
440 E 79th St Apt 4M, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10075
- Size
- 575 ft² (53.4 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1956: Building details
About this home
Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 575 ft². Asking price $565,000. Built in 1956.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Apartment 4M - Spacious One-Bedroom with Open Kitchen, Exceptional Closet Space & Tree-Lined Views Perfectly positioned on a tree-lined block in the heart of the Upper East Side, this bright and inviting one-bedroom residence offers a spacious layout, abundant storage, and peaceful greenery views from every room. The expansive living and dining area provides an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining, with oversized windows overlooking lush treetops that fill the home with beautiful natural light. Hardwood floors run throughout, while the open-concept kitchen seamlessly connects to the living space, creating an airy and functional layout. Designed with both style and practicality in mind, the kitchen features quartz countertops, warm custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, generous prep space, and a breakfast bar that comfortably accommodates casual dining or working from home. The bedroom enjoys the same serene tree-lined outlook and easily accommodates additional furniture. Four oversized closets throughout the apartment-including multiple foyer closets-provide exceptional storage rarely found in a one-bedroom home. The marble bathroom is finished with timeless stone tile, a full soaking tub, and a classic vanity, completing this well-maintained residence. 440 East 79th Street is a full-service cooperative offering a 24-hour doorman, beautifully furnished rooftop deck with panoramic city views, fitness center, laundry room, garage, bike room, and live-in staff. Ideally located moments from Carl Schurz Park, the East River Esplanade, the Q and 6 subway lines, neighborhood dining, gourmet markets, and some of the Upper East Side's most beloved cafes and boutiques. Washer/dryer allowed in unit with Board approval. Pets are welcome, and guarantors, co-purchasers, and pied-a-terre ownership are considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 69/100 · Fairly complete
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Details17/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Size stated2/2
- Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
- Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
- Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 286 words3/3
True cost5/15
- No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
- Some points: Priced 22% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1956, 219 homes)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
Legal10/10
- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
- Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
Trust0/15
- No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | $565,000 |
| Oct 26, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com | Price changed · Realtor.com | $565,000 |
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Compared with the area
Asks $565,000, 22% below the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island.
- Median here
- $725,000
- 122 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $599,250–$895,000
- The middle half of listings
- Per ft²
- $982.61 vs $1,126.36
- This home vs the median, 13% lower
Priced below most similar homes here.
Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.
More about Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt IslandLocation
- NeighborhoodUpper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt IslandHousing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10075Buildings and sales
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- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- 72 StN Q10 min walk
- 86 StN Q11 min walk
- 77 St612 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 2
- Yorkville East Middle Schoolmiddle, grades 6-8120 m
- P.S. 158 Bayard Taylorelementary, grades PK-5150 m
- Eleanor Roosevelt High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12230 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
219 units · 16 floors · built 1956 · 1 more home listed here
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)440 East 79 Street · BBL 1-01473-0018 · built 1956 · 219 units
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building
- Open HPD violations
- 16 (A 8 · B 7 · C 1)
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- Had 25 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
- Last sale (12-month file)
- $750,000 on Aug 27, 2026
1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building.
See the full building recordPublic NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).
Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

































