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1-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

308 E 79th St Apt 5E, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10075

$850,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $850,000. Built in 1928.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

This beautifully renovated, pristine and generously proportioned pre-war one-bedroom, which features windows in every room, offers a sophisticated combination of pre-war charm, modern finishes and gracious proportions in the heart of the Upper East Side. With its exceptional scale and individual character, this is a refreshing departure from the typical cookie-cutter apartment. A gracious entry foyer welcomes you into the home, complete with a convenient foyer closet. The well-designed layout opens into a spacious living room and separate dining area, perfect both everyday living and entertaining. The windowed kitchen features sleek grey-and-white quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, and an abundance of counter space and storage, and flows into the dining area. A private hallway creates a sense of separation and leads to the generously sized bedroom which easily accommodates a king-size bed with plenty of room for additional furnishings and features two deep closets. The stunning, newly renovated windowed bathroom features classic hexagonal floor tiles, shelving, a vanity top and windowsill, all made of Carrara marble, plus ceramic subway tiles, a Kohler tub and a Toto toilet. Additional features include through-wall air conditioning units with custom covers, beautiful hardwood floors, custom millwork, charming pre-war details, ample closet space throughout, and high beamed ceilings. 308 East 79th Street is a distinguished white glove prewar built in 1929. This full-service building offers exceptional service and amenities including a full-time doorman, live in superintendent, state of the art gym, exquisite garden, bike room, storage room, laundry room and a package room. Co-purchasing, gifting and pieds-a-terre permitted. Pets allowed.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 69/100 · Fairly complete

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    • Full points: 8 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • 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 272 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1928, 195 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
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

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Compared with the area

Asks $850,000, 17% above 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

Priced in line with similar homes here.

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More about Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 77 St67 min walk
  • 72 StN Q9 min walk
  • 86 StN Q10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

195 units · 16 floors · built 1928 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

308 East 79 Street · BBL 1-01453-0043 · built 1928 · 195 units

Roofy building score 94/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
36 (A 17 · B 16 · C 3)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
2
Rent stabilization
Had 5 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$800,000 on May 11, 2026

3 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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