79th & Lexington Avenue

New York, NY

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Overview

Avison Young, as exclusive agent, is pleased to offer for sale an assemblage of six lots (“the Site”) totaling 7,152 SF, located at the southeast corner of East 79th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The Site has a total of 71,520 BSF as-of-right and 85,824 BSF with the Universal Affordability Preference (UAP) bonus. It offers approximately 70 feet of frontage on East 79th Street and 102.16 feet along Lexington Avenue. The previous developer assembled the site for $89 million. There is a long-term contract to purchase 1133 Lexington Avenue for $13,000,000 plus 50% of the transfer tax, with closing anticipated on or about June 10, 2026.

Currently, the six lots are improved with a mix of commercial and mixed-use properties totaling 19,514 SF. Development opportunities in prime locations like this are rare, with condo sellouts in the area exceeding $4,000/SF. This is a unique opportunity to control a highly sought-after corner development site in Manhattan’s prestigious Upper East Side.

Highlights

Corner assemblage prime for development in the exclusive Upper East Side neighborhood

172.16 feet of wraparound frontage on Lexington Avenue and East 79th Street

Scale of potential development
Ability to obtain UAP bonus, resulting in an additional 14,304 BSF

5 of the 6 parcels are owned by W Financial and completely vacant

BK Lexington Associates LLC is under contract to purchase the 6th parcel, which must be delivered vacant

Property Flyer

79th & Lexington Avenue Flyer

Team

James Nelson

James Nelson

Principal, Head of U.S. Investment Sales
Avison Young - US - NY - New York
917 362 1485
Erik Edeen

Erik Edeen

Principal, Senior Director of U.S. Investment Sales
Avison Young - US - NY - New York
203 927 7480
Charles Kingsley

Charles Kingsley

Principal
Avison Young - US - NY - New York
917 312 0778
Eric Karmitz

Eric Karmitz

Director
Avison Young - US - NY - New York
201 874 5017
Alexandra Marolda

Alexandra Marolda

Director
Avison Young - US - NY - New York
212 277 5558