156 E 79Th St

A distinguished 14-story pre-war cooperative on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, completed in 1917 and designed by Schwartz & Gross. The masonry building presents a traditional, canopied entrance and an elegantly renovated lobby leading to a full-service doorman experience with a live-in superintendent. Apartments are classic multi-bedroom layouts—one- to four-bedroom plans including Classic Sevens and Eights and larger duplexes—characterized by high 9.5–10.5 foot beamed ceilings, original herringbone hardwood floors, crown molding, wood-burning fireplaces in many units, and generous foyers. Interiors commonly feature formal living and dining rooms, separate service or staff rooms, windowed kitchens and baths, pantries or butler’s pantries, built-ins, and abundant closets; several units have been updated with granite counters and modern appliances while others retain original fixtures for restoration. Building amenities include 24-hour doorman service, passenger and service elevators, an attended lobby, individual basement storage (for a fee), laundry and bicycle rooms, and a small landscaped courtyard. The coop is pet-friendly, allows limited financing (typically up to 50–60%), and has historically levied periodic assessments for capital work. Located on East 79th Street just east of Lexington Avenue, the building sits steps from Central Park, major museums, Madison and Lexington Avenue shopping, restaurants, specialty markets, and multiple transit options, offering an Upper East Side lifestyle that blends pre-war character with full-service convenience.