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1-bedroom condo for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville

301 E 79th St Apt 6M, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10075

$815,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
600 ft² (55.7 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Condo for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 600 ft². Asking price $815,000. Built in 1974.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

BEST PRICED South-facing 1 Bedroom home at 301 East 79th St. This sunny and spacious apartment boasts plenty of light all day. Great layout with separate dining foyer, room for a home office, full size living room and an efficient bedroom with room even for a King size bed, Wall to Wall Carpeting (above a parquet floor), updated Kitchen and bathroom and closets galore. Located at the northeast corner of East 79th Street and Second Avenue, Continental Towers is a full-service condominium offering an impressive array of amenities, including: VERY LOW COMMON CHARGES AND REAL ESTATE TAX 24-hour doorman and concierge State-of-the-art fitness center Newly renovated, bright and modern hallways Large furnished residents' roof deck, perfect for entertaining On-site parking garage Pet-friendly building While Washer/dryer permitted in the apartment the building features large lobby-level laundry room with new machines The location is exceptionally convenient, just minutes from Whole Foods Market (coming to the building), Fairway, Citarella, top restaurants, shopping, parks, museums, and transportation, including the Q train, Select Bus Service, FDR Drive, and Citi Bike. Apartment 6M is a rare opportunity to own and enjoy a lovely 1-bedroom residence in a highly sought-after Upper East Side condominium, combining prefect proportions, excellent storage, and full-service amenities. Some pictures are virtually staged!

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 73/100 · Complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos23/25
    • Some points: Only 7 photos (8 or more for full points)13/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • 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 223 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Some points: Priced 21% above similar homes in its neighborhood, which take longer to sell3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1974, 537 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.

Buying costs

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Compared with the area

Asks $815,000, 21% above the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville.

Median here
$672,500
60 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$543,000–$775,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$1,358.33 vs $1,136.36
This home vs the median, 20% higher

Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.

1.7% of these listings have cut their price.

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-Yorkville

Location

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Nearby transit

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

Nearby public schools · District 2

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

537 units · 36 floors · built 1974 · 5 more homes listed here

Building record for 1522 2 Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1522 2 Avenue · BBL 1-01542-7501 · built 1974 · 537 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
8 (A 4 · B 3 · C 1)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 1522 2 Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building. Condo records cover the whole building.

See the full building record

Public 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.