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

308 E 79th St Unit 13EF, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10075

$1,999,999
Asking price · in USD
Size
1,854 ft² (172 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,854 ft². Asking price $1,999,999. Built in 1928.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

High-Floor 3BR | Over 1,850 SF | Full-Service Building This beautifully renovated, grand-scale three-bedroom, two-bath residence spans over 1,850 square feet and offers the perfect blend of pre-war charm and modern design in a prestigious, full-service Upper East Side cooperative. Bathed in natural light from its high-floor perch, the home features a gracious foyer that opens into an elegant layout flowing seamlessly between the expansive living and dining areas and the open, windowed chef's kitchen. The kitchen is impeccably designed with custom cabinetry, Carrera marble counters and backsplash, a large peninsula with seating for four, and top-of-the-line appliances including a Viking range and microwave, Bosch dishwasher, and Liebherr refrigerator with dual freezer drawers. A custom built-in bar off the living room provides the perfect touch for entertaining. The private primary suite includes an outfitted walk-in closet, and luxurious ensuite windowed bathroom with double sinks, a custom vanity, walk-in shower, and linen closet. Two additional well-proportioned bedrooms share a stylish, windowed bathroom that also functions conveniently as a powder room for guests. Throughout the home, you'll find beautiful custom built-ins, through-wall A/C in every room, beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, and an abundance of closets-all combining to create a warm, inviting atmosphere with luxurious functionality. 308 East 79th Street is a distinguished, full-service pre-war cooperative known for its exceptional service and elegant ambiance. Residents enjoy a 24-hour doorman and concierge, live-in resident manager, recently renovated fitness center, beautifully landscaped common garden, laundry room, bike room, and storage cages (wait list). The building is pet-friendly and allows up to 75% financing, co-purchasing, gifting, and pied-a-terres. Please note that washer/dryers are not permitted in-unit. Perfectly positioned between Central Park and John Jay Park, this prime Upper East Side location offers the best of city living-moments from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, top restaurants, boutique shops, gourmet grocers, and major transportation including the 4/5/6 and Q subway lines.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 71/100 · Complete

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    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
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    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
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    • Full points: Description of 347 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
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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 $1,999,999, 9% below the median asking price for 3-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island.

Median here
$2,198,500
34 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,615,000–$2,995,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$1,078.75 vs $1,431.79
This home vs the median, 25% lower

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-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

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

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

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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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.

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