High-rise buildings near the M79-SBS bus in Upper East Side
Upper East Side is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often focus on building-by-building details, especially when they care about commutes. This page narrows to high-rise buildings near the M79-SBS bus, giving you a manageable set of 20+ buildings to compare. For Upper East Side, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.8/5 across 17 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find high-rise buildings near the M79-SBS bus in the Upper East Side. This page covers 20+ buildings that match the high-rise + M79-SBS bus multi-filter pair, so you can narrow by building height and location along the M79 corridor. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using live inventory, building-level signals from open data, and what tenants notice through rated buildings and practical Q&A. Use the details to shortlist faster, then confirm specifics directly with the building or management before signing a lease.
High-rise buildings near the M79-SBS bus in Upper East Side
Showing 1–18 of 20 high-rise buildings near the M79-SBS bus in Upper East Side.

920 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.958544,40.775098,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1143 Lexington Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.96274,40.777858,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
994 5 Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.962489,40.77675,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
21 East 79 Street
Upper East Side

179 East 79 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.958058,40.776474,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
131 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.959028,40.77712,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
949 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.960694,40.776116,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
900 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.958905,40.77722,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
951 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.961404,40.776634,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
42 East 80 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.959573,40.777565,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
950 Park Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.959162,40.775317,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
131 East 79 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.959689,40.777365,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
944 Park Avenue
Upper East Side

1438 3 Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.956901,40.777242,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1221 Lexington Avenue
Upper East Side

145 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.960976,40.777373,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1067 Madison Avenue
Upper East Side

985 5 Avenue
Upper East Side
What to check before choosing a high-rise building near the M79-SBS bus in Upper East Side
- Shortlist by building height (20+ floors) and proximity to the M79-SBS bus, then open each building to check current availability.
- Confirm lease terms and move-in requirements, especially if the building shows limited units or uses strict screening.
- Check fees and everyday costs beyond rent (application/administration, deposits, utilities structure if listed).
- Look for bedbug/rodent or other maintenance-condition signals when available, but ask the building about current remediation and inspection timing.
- If a building is newer or has different amenity packages, confirm what’s included in your specific unit (parking, laundry access, package room rules).