229 E 79Th St

An elegant 15-story prewar cooperative constructed in 1930 on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the building presents a traditional masonry façade and a classic multi-residence scale typical of its era. Units are primarily two- and four-bedroom apartments configured with formal entry foyers, separate dining rooms or dining areas, and generous ceiling heights that showcase beams, crown moldings, and other preserved prewar detailing. Kitchens range from original windowed eat-in layouts to fully renovated chef-caliber spaces; many residences offer abundant built-in storage, outfitted closets, and restored hardwood floors. Common areas include a staffed, renovated lobby with full-time doorman and live-in superintendent, recently updated elevators, and a furnished landscaped roof deck with Wi-Fi. Building services and systems support everyday convenience: package and mail delivery to units, onsite laundry facilities, bicycle storage, and a maintenance-conscious management team. Resident policies are cooperative-focused — pets are permitted with board approval, financing is typically allowed up to 70%, and pied-a-terre and guarantor requests are reviewed case by case. Situated a short walk from the East River Promenade, Central Park, multiple subway lines, and neighborhood grocers and restaurants, the property balances classic prewar character with a full-service urban living experience.