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

240 E 79th St Unit 14AB, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10075

$3,995,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Asking price $3,995,000. Built in 1929.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Light-filled and impeccably renovated, this exceptional 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom apartment offers North, South and East exposures with open city views from oversized casement windows overlooking 79th Street. Seamlessly combined from the A and B lines of this wonderful pre-war co-op, the apartment strikes the perfect balance between elegant entertaining and gracious, comfortable living, with the added luxury of central air conditioning. Enter through a proper foyer with a walk-in storage closet and coat closet. Directly ahead, the expansive living room, nearly 23 feet long with a Hearth Ventless fireplace and a wall of north-facing windows, comfortably accommodates two separate seating areas. The adjacent dining room features a dry bar with wine refrigerator and a generous storage closet, and a powder room is conveniently nearby. The house-like eat-in kitchen is a true centerpiece, with a built-in banquette, two oversized east-facing windows, and open city views. It has been outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, a pantry, and ample storage, plus a separate service entrance. The primary bedroom is privately situated in its own wing and features a dressing area, two walk-in closets, and a beautifully renovated windowed bathroom with double sinks and a walk-in shower. On the opposite side of the apartment are two additional bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. A fourth bedroom off the foyer, fitted with a built-in desk, offers flexibility as a home office, den, or guest room. Additional highlights include abundant closet space, beautiful pre-war details, and custom built-ins throughout. The full-service, pet-friendly co-op permits up to 75% financing and washer/dryers. A landscaped garden with two building-maintained grills, private storage, and a bicycle room complete this exceptional home.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 65/100 · Fairly complete

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    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
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    • 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 298 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 1929, 64 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
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Buying costs

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Compared with the area

Asks $3,995,000, 10% below the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island.

Median here
$4,450,000
15 listings, last 90 days

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More about Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 77 St65 min walk
  • 72 StN Q9 min walk
  • 86 StN Q10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

64 units · 16 floors · built 1929

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

240 East 79 Street · BBL 1-01433-0031 · built 1929 · 64 units

Roofy building score 95/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
9 (A 1 · B 7 · C 1)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
3
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$1,220,000 on Mar 24, 2026

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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