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2-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville

501 E 79th St Apt 11E, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10075

$1,450,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Asking price $1,450,000. Built in 1960.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Generous proportions and a well-designed layout define this expansive corner 2-bedroom plus dining room, 2-bathroom residence at 501 East 79th Street. Residence 11E is in triple mint condition and spans approximately 1,450 square feet, offering three exposures (West, North, and East) and a quiet, airy feel throughout. A gracious oversized foyer with three closets leads into a truly spacious living room, easily accommodating both comfortable daily living and entertaining. The adjacent enclosed dining area adds flexibility as a home office, den, or nursery. The windowed kitchen is sleek and modern, finished in refined grey tones and equipped with Bosch and Bloomberg appliances, along with a built-in water filtration system. A pass-through connects it seamlessly to the dining area. Both bedrooms are well-proportioned with north and northeast exposures, each with its own updated bathroom featuring clean white and grey finishes, marble vanities, and generous storage. Closet space is abundant throughout the home. Recent upgrades include new windows installed in 2024, a new electrical panel, and insulation in the northwest-facing bedroom for enhanced comfort. HVAC units are in excellent working order. Move-in ready, the apartment offers immediate comfort and functionality. Maintenance includes utilities. 501 East 79th Street is a full-service, 24-hour cooperative featuring a stylish lobby, bike room, live-in superintendent, roof deck, and private garage (waitlist). A few things to note: 70% financing allowed, no flip tax, maintenance includes utilities (electric as well). Washer installed. Possibility to add a dryer. Pets and pied-a-terre will be considered. A compelling opportunity for buyers seeking space, move-in condition, and long-term value on the Upper East Side, with close proximity to several private and public schools, gourmet shopping, and convenient access to FDR.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 74/100 · Complete

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    • Full points: 17 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 293 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • 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 1960, 112 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • 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

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $1,450,000, 21% above the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville.

Median here
$1,200,000
45 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$960,000–$1,695,000
The middle half of listings

Priced in line with 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-Yorkville

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 86 StN Q11 min walk
  • 72 StN Q12 min walk
  • 77 St614 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

112 units · 20 floors · built 1960 · 1 more home listed here

Building record for 1498 York Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1498 York Avenue · BBL 1-01576-0001 · built 1960 · 112 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
1 (A 0 · B 0 · C 1)
Heat complaints
1 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$1,470,000 on Jun 23, 2026

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 1498 York Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation 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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