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4 E 79th St, New York, New York, 10075
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6
Bed
11
Bath
Sqft
Overview
Property Type
Home
Property Status
Sale
Year Built
1899
Days on RealtySearch
-
Active Status
Active
Last Sold
$364,000 in 2024
Commissioned by James E. Nichols in 1898, 4 East 79th Street is an important and architecturally magnificent limestone mansion. A key component in the initial development of railroad industrialist Henry H. Cooks prescient acquisition of the block between East 78th and 79th Streets and Fifth and Madison Avenues, the hou...
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Neighborhood
4 E 79th St is located in neighborhood in the city of Manhattan,NY
Property History
Date
2025-11-26
Event
Listed
Price
$68000000
Price/Sq Ft
Source
Sothebys International Realty
Date
2024-09-12
Event
Sold
Price
$364000
Price/Sq Ft
Source
Public Record
Date
2024-08-02
Event
Listing removed
Price
$0
Price/Sq Ft
15200
Source
Sothebys International Realty
Date
2024-07-20
Event
Relisted
Price
$65000000
Price/Sq Ft
15200
Source
Sothebys International Realty
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4 E 79th St, New York, New York, 10075
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6
Bed
11
Bath
Sqft
Overview
Property Type
Home
Property Status
Sale
Year Built
1899
Days on RealtySearch
-
Active Status
Active
Last Sold
$364,000 in 2024
Commissioned by James E. Nichols in 1898, 4 East 79th Street is an important and architecturally magnificent limestone mansion. A key component in the initial development of railroad industrialist Henry H. Cooks prescient acquisition of the block between East 78th and 79th Streets and Fifth and Madison Avenues, the hou...
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Neighborhood
is located in neighborhood in the city of ,
Property History
Date
2025-11-26
Event
Listed
Price
$68000000
Price/Sq Ft
Source
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Commissioned by James E. Nichols in 1898, 4 East 79th Street is an important and architecturally magnificent limestone mansion. A key component in the initial development of railroad industrialist Henry H. Cooks prescient acquisition of the block between East 78th and 79th Streets and Fifth and Madison Avenues, the house features superb design by original architect, C.P.H. Gilbert, known for his opulent, chateau-inspired Francois Ier style. Completely rebuilt and now beautifully brought to todays top standard, the house maintains its architectural and historical integrity. Architectural and design professionals, including Peter Pennoyer, Theodore Prudon, and John McCall used original detail and research as their guide to inspire the total rebuilding of this house. Most recently, the house has been updated to include all new systems (2025) including security, temperature/humidity, audio, lighting, and AV, as well as a new kitchen, bathrooms, and other changes. This remarkable single-family residence is visually resplendent and exceptional. Ideally situated on the Upper East Side, the 35-foot wide mansion offers more than 15, 000 square feet of interior living space, including significant and impressive reception rooms, more casual living space six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and four powder rooms. Significantly, the property includes a 15 x 105 swathe of land that borders the western edge of the residence, allowing for the fortunate feature of large west-facing windows. As such, the building has exposures on three sides and benefits from exceptional light as well as delightful Central Park views. From the residence, it is moments to Central Park, the galleries and boutiques of Madison Avenue, and the treasures in Fifth Avenues glorious museums. Throughout, soaring high ceilings up to over 13 feet - and extremely impressively-scaled rooms are complemented by extraordinary detail, such as solid mahogany doors and windows, hand-selected marble paneling and floors, rare English brown oak paneling, parquet de Versailles and herringbone white oak floors, numerous wood-burning fireplaces, and carved plaster crown moldings. Sublime proportions and exquisite detail abound. With an eye to the legacy of the design, only the very top-quality methods and materials have been selected. A passenger elevator services all floors, and a service elevator additionally supports all but the top three levels. Other thoughtful details, such as very ample storage and support areas, including a separate catering kitchen, ensure that the house lives and runs in an ideal way, Imparting a grandness rarely seen today for everyday comfort and impressive entertainment, this superb house is ideal. Now completely updated to a 2025 standard, this spectacular house is peerless in todays market and is captivating and compelling in every possible way.
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Property History
Date
2025-11-26
Event
Listed
Price
$68000000
Price/Sq Ft
Source
Sothebys International Realty
Date
2024-09-12
Event
Sold
Price
$364000
Price/Sq Ft
Source
Public Record
Date
2024-08-02
Event
Listing removed
Price
$0
Price/Sq Ft
15200
Source
Sothebys International Realty
Date
2024-07-20
Event
Relisted
Price
$65000000
Price/Sq Ft
15200
Source
Sothebys International Realty
Date
2024-07-16
Event
Listing removed
Price
$0
Price/Sq Ft
15200
Source
Sothebys International Realty
Date
2023-12-25
Event
Listing removed
Price
$0
Price/Sq Ft
Source
Avail
Date
2023-12-04
Event
Listed for rent
Price
$2700
Price/Sq Ft
Source
Avail
Date
2023-08-23
Event
Listing removed
Price
$0
Price/Sq Ft
Source
Avail
Date
2023-08-09
Event
Listed
Price
$65000000
Price/Sq Ft
15200
Source
Sothebys International Realty
Date
2023-08-02
Event
Price Changed for rent
Price
$2395
Price/Sq Ft
Source
Avail
Date
2023-07-17
Event
Listed for rent
Price
$2550
Price/Sq Ft
Source
Avail
Date
1999-02-08
Event
Sold
Price
$11500000
Price/Sq Ft
Source
Public Record
Date
1995-01-13
Event
Sold
Price
$11000000
Price/Sq Ft
Source
Public Record
Date
1992-09-01
Event
Sold
Price
$11500000
Price/Sq Ft
Source
Public Record
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