--- title: "501 East 79th Street #2EF, New York City, NY 10075" description: "501 East 79th Street #2EF, New York City, NY 10075 — Upper East Side, New York City, NY. Listing Price $3,750,000. 4 bed, 4 bath Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $56,250 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10075/501-east-79th-street-2ef-ny-10075" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-09-08T14:33:29.033Z" status: "Active" --- # 501 East 79th Street #2EF, New York City, NY 10075 Upper East Side, New York City, NY Courtesy of Compass Last updated: September 8, 2026, 10:33 AM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $3,750,000 - **Beds**: 4 - **Total Baths**: 4 - **Common Charges**: $4,165 / mo - **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**: $3,750,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$56,250* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $3,693,750 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $56,250 — 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 (10) ![501 East 79th Street #2EF, New York City, NY 10075 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/70f8a649-9d8c-4228-aaea-9cae5314efd4.jpg) ![501 East 79th Street #2EF, New York City, NY 10075 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/23866b9e-f720-449f-82f9-5fa04306ebf7.png) ![501 East 79th Street #2EF, New York City, NY 10075 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/bd20a047-caa7-4d38-9470-10d8d4aced23.png) ![501 East 79th Street #2EF, New York City, NY 10075 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/6215ff53-c874-4019-9301-7558f18a2f12.png) ![501 East 79th Street #2EF, New York City, NY 10075 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/6ac6c685-bbea-4941-9189-eff6d5ee4f6d.jpg) ![501 East 79th Street #2EF, New York City, NY 10075 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/21c43da0-d57c-4e9d-be8b-efeeb0f824bb.jpg) ![501 East 79th Street #2EF, New York City, NY 10075 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/fc4f1ed1-11eb-4b07-a5aa-26e1e9c9909b.jpg) ![501 East 79th Street #2EF, New York City, NY 10075 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/e300884a-21ab-43d5-a38d-09ea7e55058c.jpg) ![501 East 79th Street #2EF, New York City, NY 10075 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/1ca3c134-f7cc-4d61-acec-9ba113826756.jpg) ![501 East 79th Street #2EF, New York City, NY 10075 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/10928913-5e54-47ca-86e3-82a92e0186b5.jpg) ## Property Overview Welcome to Residence 2EF at 501 East 79th Street—a meticulously renovated four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home offering the rare opportunity to enjoy the comfort and lifestyle of a suburban home without ever leaving Manhattan. The defining feature of this extraordinary residence is its spectacular 1,400-square-foot private terrace—one of the most exceptional outdoor spaces on the Upper East Side. Beautifully landscaped and equipped with a self-watering irrigation system, it serves as a true extension of the home, offering endless possibilities for al fresco dining, entertaining, gardening, children's play, or simply relaxing with a morning coffee surrounded by lush greenery. Rarely does a private outdoor space of this scale and quality become available, creating a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city. Inside, every inch of the home has been thoughtfully renovated with timeless design, exceptional craftsmanship, and modern conveniences. A gracious entry gallery finished in elegant Venetian plaster welcomes you into expansive living and entertaining spaces where oversized windows frame tranquil terrace views and flood the home with natural light. At the heart of the residence is a stunning oversized eat-in chef's kitchen featuring premium appliances, extensive custom cabinetry, generous counter space, and radiant heated floors. Adjacent to the kitchen, the elegant dining room overlooks the terrace and is anchored by a striking marble fireplace featuring a modern electric flame, creating the perfect setting for intimate dinners or larger gatherings. Designed with both comfort and functionality in mind, the intelligent floor plan offers two separate bedroom wings, each with two bedrooms, providing ideal privacy for family and guests. The expansive primary suite is a true retreat, overlooking the terrace and featuring a private home office, generous closet space, and a luxurious en-suite bath. Two additional bathrooms feature radiant heated floors, while an exceptionally spacious laundry room with a vented washer and dryer offers abundant storage and adds to the home's effortless everyday living. Additional highlights include wide-plank white oak flooring throughout, custom lighting, designer sconces, incredible closet space, and premium finishes at every turn. York Towers is one of the Upper East Side's most sought-after full-service cooperatives. Recently transformed with a stunning new limestone and brick façade, elegant lobby, modernized elevators, and a beautifully furnished rooftop terrace with East River views, the building perfectly complements the quality of the residence itself. Originally built as a cooperative, York Towers offers the larger room proportions, gracious layouts, and lower-density living that have become increasingly rare in Manhattan. The financially strong, 100% owner-occupied cooperative also owns its commercial space, helping keep monthly maintenance remarkably low. Even more impressively, the maintenance includes all utilities—including electricity, a benefit found in only a small percentage of Manhattan buildings. Residents enjoy 24-hour concierge service, a live-in resident manager, a private garage (waitlisted), and discussions are underway regarding the addition of a fitness center. Perfectly positioned moments from Carl Schurz Park, the East River Promenade, John Jay Park, top public and private schools, neighborhood restaurants, cafés, markets, shopping, the public library, and multiple transportation options, Residence 2EF offers an extraordinary lifestyle where sophisticated city living meets the space, comfort, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living typically reserved for a suburban home. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Co-op - **Beds**: 4 - **Total Baths**: 4 - **Rooms**: 8 - **Stories**: 20 - **Year Built**: 1961 - **Common Charges**: $4,165 / Monthly - **Listed On**: Sep 8, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 1 Days ### Residence Features - Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed - Common On Floor - Common Area - In Unit - Garage - Building Basketball Court - Building Roof Deck - Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft - Entrance Foyer - Eat-in Kitchen - Walk-In Closet(s) - Dryer - Dishwasher - Washer - Hardwood - Marble - City ### Building Amenities - Garage ## Sales Evidence ### Recent closed sales 12 apartments at York Towers have recorded sales since September 2021, the most recent for $1,470,000 in June 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices. | Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 10C (Apartment) | 2 | — | $1,470,000 | — | June 23, 2026 | MLS | | 14E (Apartment) | 2 | 1,450 | $1,400,000 | $966/ft² | April 16, 2026 | MLS | | 5A (Apartment) | 4 | 2,200 | $2,700,000 | $1,227/ft² | December 12, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 12B (Apartment) | 3 | — | $1,650,000 | — | August 5, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 7E (Apartment) | 2 | — | $1,185,000 | — | July 21, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 17E (Apartment) | 1 | 1,000 | $870,000 | $870/ft² | April 9, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 8C (Apartment) | 2 | 1,450 | $1,480,819 | $1,021/ft² | December 19, 2024 | City record · MLS | | 15-G (Apartment) | 1 | — | $615,000 | — | July 17, 2023 | City record · MLS | | 18D (Apartment) | 2 | — | $1,650,000 | — | July 7, 2023 | City record · MLS | | 4C 4D (Apartment) | 4 | — | $2,167,500 | — | May 15, 2023 | City record · MLS | | 7C (Apartment) | 2 | — | $1,442,500 | — | July 25, 2022 | MLS | | 14A (Apartment) | 4 | — | $2,950,000 | — | May 23, 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 The median closed price for comparable four-bedroom sales at York Towers is $2,700,000, based on 3 sales between May 2022 and December 2025. This home is asking $3,750,000, $1,050,000 above that median. The middle half of those sales closed between $2,433,750 and $2,825,000. - **Median closed price**: $2,700,000 - **Middle half**: $2,433,750 – $2,825,000 - **Based on**: 3 four-bedroom sales at York Towers - **Period**: May 2022 – December 2025 Square footage is recorded for only 1 of these 3 sales (33%), so no price per square foot is shown for this group. Co-op sales rarely carry a floor area, and a figure drawn from a handful of them would not describe the rest. Across the 3 of these sales with a published asking price, the median closed at 82.1% of what it originally asked. 67% of them closed below the original ask. ### How these sales were negotiated - **Sold vs original ask**: 82.1% of the original ask - **Closed below ask**: 67% of 3 sales Across the 3 of these sales with a published asking price, the median closed at 82.1% of what it originally asked. 67% of them closed below the original ask. Based on 3 four-bedroom sales at York Towers, May 2022 – December 2025. Each figure counts only the sales that recorded the dates it needs, which is why the denominators differ. ### Price trend Median sold price for co-op four-bedroom sales in Upper East Side, 2017 to 2025. The series is held to one bedroom count and one ownership type for the same reason: an unfiltered median tracks which apartments sold, not what they were worth. | Year | Median sold price | Sales | | --- | --- | --- | | 2017 | $6,431,250 | 15 | | 2018 | $5,600,000 | 13 | | 2019 | $5,200,000 | 15 | | 2021 | $3,238,500 | 19 | | 2022 | $5,475,000 | 24 | | 2024 | $3,200,000 | 19 | | 2025 | $4,225,000 | 18 | This building does not have enough sales with a recorded floor area to chart its own price per square foot, which is usual for a co-op. The series above follows comparable homes across Upper East Side instead. 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 York Towers](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/york-towers) ## Property Taxes This apartment is part of a co-op that is taxed as one lot shared across 112 apartments. The corporation’s 2026 property tax bill was $2,382,798 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 York Towers](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/york-towers) [How we source and calculate NYC property tax data](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/nyc-property-tax-data-methodology) ## About The Building ### York Towers Yorkville · Stock Cooperative 501 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075 A building in Yorkville, currently featuring 2 active listings. - **Year Built**: 1961 - **Total Units**: 2 - **Floors**: 20 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/york-towers) ### Available Residences — For Sale (2) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2EF](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10075/501-east-79th-street-2ef-ny-10075) | 4 | 4 | — | — | $3,750,000 | Compass | Sep 8, 2026 | 1 days | | [5E](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10075/501-east-79th-street-5e-ny-10075) | 2 | 2 | 1,400 sqft | $964 | $1,350,000 (-3.6%) | Compass | May 20, 2026 | 112 days | ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$23,127 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($750,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $18,962 - **Common Charges**: $4,165 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Potential NYC Second-Home Tax This property may be subject to New York City’s non-primary residence surcharge if it is not used as a qualifying primary residence. The surcharge is based on the NYC Department of Finance market value, not the listing price. 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