Key Details
$465,000
Studio
1
—
2
Coop
Good
12I
12
For Sale
Description
Apartment 12I presents a rare opportunity to create your own vision in a high-floor, south-facing studio with sweeping open views. Sunlight pours in throughout the day, while the evening skyline provides a dramatic city backdrop. The layout is both efficient and versatile, easily accommodating separate living and sleeping areas with space for a dedicated home office. The galley-style kitchen is neatly positioned off the main living space. A defined dressing area leads into the bathroom, adding functionality and separation. Original parquet floors run throughout, bringing classic character to the home. With excellent light, compelling views, and a flexible floor plan, 12I is a strong opportunity for anyone seeking to renovate and customize in a prime Upper East Side setting.
440 East 79th Street is a desirable Upper East Side co-op building located on 79th Street between 1st Avenue and York Avenue. The building offers a warm and friendly environment with one of the most attentive doormen and building staff in the area and live in superintendent. The buildings amenities include the newly reimagined and renovated rooftop deck and garden which is surely one of the premier decks on the upper east side, updated gym (located in basement), newly renovated basement, attached building garage, full-size laundry room and common storage. Pet friendly, financially sound co-op with stable maintenance and no assessments. Short walk away from Carl Schurz Park, the East River Promenade, Agata & Valentina, and NYCs best restaurants. Building allows pied-a-terre, co-purchasing, and gifting. No Flip Tax in this financially astute co-op.
Important Stuff
| Maintenance | $1,239/mo |
| Financing / Down Payment | 25% |
| Pets | Pets OK |
Home Features
Bicycle Room Concierge Doorman Elevator Garage Health Club Laundry Pied a Terre Storage
Building Amenities
Doorman Elevator Health Club Garage Laundry Bicycle Room Storage Pied a Terre
Building Info
| Building Name | 440 EAST 79 ST OWNE |
| Address | 440 East 79th Street |
| Year Built | 1955 |
| Total Units | 218 |
| Stories | 18 |
| Service Level | Doorman (f/t) |
| Building Type | Coop |
| Building Pets Policy | Pets OK |
| More on StreetEasy | View Building |
Map
History
| Listed | February 20, 2026 |
| Days on Market | 168 |
| Last Updated | August 4, 2026 |
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What It'll Cost
Known monthly carrying costs (excludes mortgage): $1,239/mo · Maintenance $1,239
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