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205 EAST 78 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10075

Built 1931 20 Floors 218 Units Condominiums
A
100/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

205 EAST 78 STREET is a large-scale pre-war condominiums building with walk-up in Upper East Side. The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the ... Zoned C1-9, this building sits in a local retail uses serving nearby residents. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01433-7501

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Active Listings in This Building

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Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

Recently Rented in This Building

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Aug 31, 2026Unit 18AB3BR$2,250,000-
Aug 21, 2026Unit 7F1BR$750,000-
May 6, 2026Unit 7K1BR$925,000-
Jun 3, 2020Unit 3GStudio$360,000-
Jul 28, 2020Unit 16L2BR$1,595,000-
Oct 7, 2019Unit 7K1BR$700,000-
Jul 15, 2019Unit 4R2BR$790,000-
May 9, 2023Unit 15J2BR$1,355,000-
Sep 23, 2022Unit 11T1BR$800,000-
Jul 20, 2022Unit 15R1BR$700,000850
Nov 19, 2013Unit 4K1BRN/A-
Jun 2, 2016Unit 11A1BR$427,000-
Aug 22, 2017Unit 2-B1BR$612,000750
Feb 12, 2017Unit 8-B1BR$560,000-
Jul 25, 2016Unit 6-EF2BR$1,750,0001,200
Aug 19, 2025Unit 6EF2BR$1,585,000-
Dec 1, 2025Unit 17H2BR$1,130,000-
Jul 11, 2022Unit 19B1BR$940,000830
Jan 3, 2018Unit 9L2BR$1,699,000-
Jun 10, 2023Unit 7-B1BR$695,000-
Aug 28, 2022Unit 19-C2BR$1,555,000-
Aug 22, 2013Unit 15-T2BR$630,000-
Jun 11, 2020Unit 12-B1BR$599,000800
Sep 19, 2018Unit 4-A1BR$540,000-
Jan 5, 2021Unit 9-B1BR$500,000-
Oct 23, 2018Unit 14-DE1BRN/A-
Mar 29, 2019Unit 4-K1BR$765,000-
Aug 10, 2021Unit 14-L2BR$1,675,0001,550
Dec 12, 2018Unit 3-K1BR$590,000700
May 17, 2024Unit 17L2BR$1,800,0001,468
Mar 22, 2024Unit 17DStudio$435,000-
Mar 22, 2022Unit 9A1BR$485,000-
Aug 25, 2022Unit 10DStudio$410,000-
Feb 24, 2022Unit 20T1BR$950,000-
Apr 6, 2021Unit 7DStudio$365,000-
Jun 2, 2021Unit 3H2BR$1,025,000-
Jun 23, 2025Unit 5J1BR$860,000-
Mar 8, 2021Unit 7H2BR$986,750-
Oct 14, 2021Unit 3T2BR$765,000-
Jun 11, 2016Unit 10T2BRN/A-
Apr 7, 2022Unit 5B1BR$645,000750
Jun 28, 2022Unit 10T2BR$865,000-
Sep 3, 2014Unit 9A1BRN/A-
Sep 30, 2025Unit 5SStudio$400,000-
Sep 13, 2017Unit 8T1BR$770,000-
May 24, 2016Unit 15T2BRN/A-
Jun 3, 2019Unit 6-K1BR$850,000-
Dec 19, 2020Unit 11-L2BR$1,500,000-
Apr 28, 2015Unit 4J1BR$701,000875
Sep 19, 2025Unit 10T2BR$800,000-
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Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 12TJul 14, 2023$4,550/mo21-
Unit 3-HMar 1, 2013$5,500/mo22-
Unit 2TMar 15, 2022$3,800/mo21850
Unit 8-SJun 12, 2023$2,895/mo01-
Unit 12TJun 11, 2021$3,995/mo11850
Unit 2-AOct 29, 2020$2,500/mo11-
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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

77 St

0.14 mi away

6

86 St

0.41 mi away

456

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
C1-9

Local retail uses serving nearby residents.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
15.48 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Condominiums (RM)
Land Use
4
Year Built
1931
Floors
20
Total Units
222
Residential Units
218
Gross Floor Area
245,136 sq ft
Lot Area
15,835 sq ft
Lot Frontage
155 ft
Lot Depth
102.17 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 5
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
E022
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1014337501.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 205 EAST 78 STREET

What kind of building is 205 EAST 78 STREET?
205 EAST 78 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Condominiums (building class RM).
When was 205 EAST 78 STREET built?
Built in 1931, 20 floors, 222 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 205 EAST 78 STREET?
218 residential units across 20 floors. The building also contains 4 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 205 EAST 78 STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 205 EAST 78 STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 205 EAST 78 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 77 St (6 line), approximately 0.14 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 205 EAST 78 STREET?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 205 EAST 78 STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 205 EAST 78 STREET?
The current owner of 205 EAST 78 STREET is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-01433-7501 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 205 EAST 78 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 205 EAST 78 STREET is 1-01433-7501. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1433) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (7501). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 205 EAST 78 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 205 EAST 78 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01433-7501 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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