50 EAST 79TH STREET at 50 East 79th Street Building Details
50 East 79th Street is a distinguished cooperative residence situated at the corner of Madison Avenue and 79th Street-one of the most coveted intersections in the Upper East Side's prestigious Gold Coast. Rising 20 stories above a polished granite base, this post-war building offers a quiet sense of grandeur, combining understated elegance with the practical comforts of full-service living. From the moment one enters the impeccably maintained lobby, the building radiates a timeless sophistication that appeals to residents seeking privacy, charm, and classic New York refinement.
Inside, the apartments are generously proportioned, with layouts that favor formal entry galleries, spacious entertaining areas, and abundant closet space-features rarely found in contemporary construction. Select upper-floor residences enjoy angled terraces, offering picturesque views of Central Park or the stately avenues below. Though built in 1958, the building has been carefully maintained and updated, ensuring a sense of permanence without sacrificing modern convenience. The co-op structure encourages a tightly knit, community-oriented environment that values long-term residency.
Just one block from Central Park and mere steps from cultural landmarks such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Frick Collection, 50 East 79th Street places residents at the center of Manhattan's most elegant neighborhood. The surrounding streets are lined with boutique shops, Michelin-starred restaurants, and premier schools, making the building a serene yet central sanctuary for discerning buyers. Quietly luxurious and impeccably run, it remains one of the Upper East Side's most enduring addresses.
Inside, the apartments are generously proportioned, with layouts that favor formal entry galleries, spacious entertaining areas, and abundant closet space-features rarely found in contemporary construction. Select upper-floor residences enjoy angled terraces, offering picturesque views of Central Park or the stately avenues below. Though built in 1958, the building has been carefully maintained and updated, ensuring a sense of permanence without sacrificing modern convenience. The co-op structure encourages a tightly knit, community-oriented environment that values long-term residency.
Just one block from Central Park and mere steps from cultural landmarks such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Frick Collection, 50 East 79th Street places residents at the center of Manhattan's most elegant neighborhood. The surrounding streets are lined with boutique shops, Michelin-starred restaurants, and premier schools, making the building a serene yet central sanctuary for discerning buyers. Quietly luxurious and impeccably run, it remains one of the Upper East Side's most enduring addresses.
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50 EAST 79TH STREET Building Amenities
- Bike room
- Common parking/Garage
- Full-time doorman
- Live-in superintendent
- No pets
- On-site laundry
- Parking Available
- Pets - Cats ok
- Pets - Dogs ok
- Elevator
- Gym/Fitness
- Storage
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Building Facts for 50 East 79th Street, New York 10075
- Available Sales Listings: 4
- Street Address: 50 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075
- Property Type: Cooperative
- Elevator Building
- Doorman: Full-time doorman
- Neighborhood: Upper East Side / Manhattan
- Building Name: 50 EAST 79TH STREET
- Available Rental Listings: Please Inquire
- Year Built: 1958
- Floors: 20
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