--- title: "255 79th Street #A7, New York City, NY 11209" description: "255 79th Street #A7, New York City, NY 11209 — Bay Ridge, New York City, NY. Listing Price $235,000. In contract 4/28/2026. Studio bed, 1 bath, 430 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $3,525 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11209/255-79th-street-a7-A7-ny-11209" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" status: "Pending" --- # 255 79th Street #A7, New York City, NY 11209 Bay Ridge, New York City, NY Courtesy of Serhant ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $235,000 - **Status**: In contract 4/28/2026 In Contract/Lease Signed indicates an offer has been made and accepted by the seller/landlord, with the deal pending completion. - **Beds**: Studio - **Baths**: 1 - **Sqft**: 430 - **Common Charges**: $505 / mo - **Price per Sqft**: $547 - **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible ## The Private Brokerage Advantage As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction. - **Contract Purchase Price**: $235,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$3,525* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $231,475 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $3,525 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.* [Request a private tour](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) · [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) ## Photos (7) ![255 79th Street #A7, New York City, NY 11209 — photo 1 of 7](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/38e64ff6-72c7-4ee4-9dae-4deff8054a14.jpg) ![255 79th Street #A7, New York City, NY 11209 — photo 2 of 7](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/e0c94ebc-c321-4e45-8656-01ba54f860a1.jpg) ![255 79th Street #A7, New York City, NY 11209 — photo 3 of 7](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/ba040561-5eb4-405c-961b-ab4517d9e586.jpg) ![255 79th Street #A7, New York City, NY 11209 — photo 4 of 7](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/8492c2f3-92f6-489d-885a-4ed29d401be8.jpg) ![255 79th Street #A7, New York City, NY 11209 — photo 5 of 7](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/20acdad5-a4a8-4440-8ffd-2092ea1ed371.jpg) ![255 79th Street #A7, New York City, NY 11209 — photo 6 of 7](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/6f061ef5-72d0-4848-a07d-bfc4de182d50.jpg) ![255 79th Street #A7, New York City, NY 11209 — photo 7 of 7](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/bf7b90a5-12c9-48db-95bc-3be4d17677f8.jpg) ## Property Overview Where Modern Living Meets Classic Elegance Welcome to 255 79th Street, Residence A7. A meticulously maintained studio that seamlessly combines contemporary updates with the enduring charm of its 1928 origins. Lovingly cared for by its current owner, this inviting home feels far more expansive than its approximate 430 square feet, thanks to soaring ceilings that create a bright, open, and calming atmosphere from the moment you are inside. Ideal for a buyer who appreciates true value, or for anyone drawn to a clean, minimalist aesthetic, this residence offers the flexibility to tailor the space to your lifestyle. Its efficient layout supports easy, everyday living, while the building's historic character adds a sense of sophistication and lasting appeal. Whether you're beginning a new chapter after college or transitioning from a larger home, or simply seeking a more streamlined lifestyle with less upkeep and more freedom to travel and enjoy life, this studio adapts effortlessly. It offers comfort, simplicity, and a sense of possibility that's increasingly rare to find. Homes of this quality and character don't come along often. If this one resonates with you, schedule a private showing today. Opportunities like this are fleeting. Features include: Indonesian cherry hardwood flooring Bright, windowed kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dishwasher Quartz countertops and soft-close cabinetry Generous closet space Laundry room, elevator, and bike storage in building Maintenance includes taxes and utilities Convenient access to the R train at 77th and 86th Streets Close to restaurants, cafes, shops, and scenic waterfront paths ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Co-op - **Baths**: 1 - **Rooms**: 2 - **Sqft**: 430 sqft - **Stories**: 6 - **Year Built**: 1928 - **Price per Sqft**: $547 - **Common Charges**: $505 / Monthly - **Listed On**: Dec 3, 2025 - **Days on Market**: 288 Days ### Residence Features - Building Other - High Ceilings - Dishwasher - City ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$1,693 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($47,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $1,188 - **Common Charges**: $505 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Sales and market data ### Recent sales 10 apartments at 255 79th Street have recorded sales since September 2021, the most recent for $450,000 in March 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices. | Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | B4 (Apartment) | — | — | $450,000 | — | March 19, 2026 | City record | | D8 (Apartment) | 1 | 629 | $325,000 | $517/ft² | September 25, 2025 | City record · MLS | | E8 (Apartment) | — | — | $290,000 | — | January 13, 2025 | City record | | A9 (Apartment) | 2 | 1,000 | $545,000 | $545/ft² | August 8, 2024 | City record · MLS | | E3 (Apartment) | — | — | $95,000 | — | March 5, 2024 | City record | | E2 (Apartment) | — | — | $325,000 | — | February 15, 2024 | City record | | E11 (Apartment) | — | — | $335,000 | — | February 5, 2024 | City record | | E7 (Apartment) | — | — | $315,000 | — | January 2, 2024 | City record | | B10 (Apartment) | — | — | $328,000 | — | August 9, 2023 | City record | | B9 (Apartment) | 2 | — | $525,000 | — | September 8, 2022 | City record · MLS | Every row is a recorded transaction, including ancillary spaces such as storage and staff rooms where they were sold separately. Those are excluded from the benchmark below. ### How this price compares - **This home**: $235,000 - **Median sold price**: $240,000 - **Difference**: -$5,000 (-2.1%) - **This home, $/ft²**: $547 - **Median $/ft²**: $578 - **Comparable sales**: 5 - **Sales from**: March 2025 – April 2026 - **Middle half of those sales**: $229,000 – $267,500 Based on co-op studio sales in Bay Ridge. This building has not had enough comparable sales of its own in the period to support a median, so the benchmark is drawn from Bay Ridge instead. ### How these sales were negotiated - **Sale-to-list price**: 97.3% (5 sales) - **Sold below asking**: 80% (5 sales) - **Typical time to find a buyer**: 50 days (5 sales) - **Typical time to close**: 110 days (5 sales) Based on co-op studio sales in Bay Ridge with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric. These are two separate periods measured on different clocks — time to find a buyer, and time from agreed deal to closing. They are medians of different sets of sales and do not add together into a single "days on market" figure. Sales data through April 2026. Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for. [See every recorded sale at 255 79TH Street](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/255-79th-street) ## Price and Property History for 255 79TH Street, Unit A7 Review the recorded listing activity for 255 79TH Street, Unit A7, including asking-price changes and prior market dates. - **Latest price change**: Reduced by $14,000, or 5.6%, on March 26, 2026 - **Originally listed**: December 3, 2025 at $265,000 - **Entered contract**: April 28, 2026 | Date | Price | Listing event | | --- | --- | --- | | April 28, 2026 | $235,000 | Entered contract | | March 26, 2026 | $235,000 | Returned to the market | | March 26, 2026 | $235,000 | Asking price reduced by $14,000, or 5.6% | | December 3, 2025 | $265,000 | Listed for sale by Serhant | ## Property Taxes This apartment is part of a co-op that is taxed as one lot shared across 72 apartments. The corporation’s 2026 property tax bill was $350,994 for the whole building. Shareholders cover it through their monthly maintenance rather than a separate bill for this unit. [See the full property tax history for 255 79TH Street](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/255-79th-street) [How we source and calculate NYC property tax data](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/nyc-property-tax-data-methodology) ## About The Building ### 255 79th Street Bay Ridge · Stock Cooperative 255 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 A building in Bay Ridge, currently featuring 2 active listings. - **Year Built**: 1928 - **Active Units**: 2 - **Floors**: 6 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/255-79th-street) ### Available Residences — For Sale (3) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [B-2](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11209/255-79th-street-b2-ny-11209) | 1 | 1 | — | — | $320,000 (-1.5%) | Keller Williams Realty Empire | Jan 5, 2026 | 254 days | | [B-1](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11209/255-79th-street-b1-ny-11209) | 1 | 1 | — | — | $337,500 (-0.7%) | Keller Williams Realty Empire | Aug 13, 2026 | 34 days | | [A7](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/brooklyn/11209/255-79th-street-a7-A7-ny-11209) | Studio | 1 | 430 sqft | $547 | $235,000 (-5.6%) — In contract | Serhant | Dec 3, 2025 | 287 days | ## Bay Ridge Overview of Bay Ridge [Explore Bay Ridge](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/bay-ridge) · [All Neighborhoods](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods) ### Nearby Bay Ridge - [Dyker Heights real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/dyker-heights) - [Fort Hamilton real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/fort-hamilton) - [Sunset Park real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/sunset-park) - [Borough Park real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/borough-park) - [Bensonhurst real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/bensonhurst) - [Bath Beach real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/bath-beach) ## Related Links - [255 79TH Street — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/brooklyn/255-79th-street) - [Bay Ridge neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/brooklyn/bay-ridge) - [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) - [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) --- > RLS IDX Data display by Real Estate Rebate Team. 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