221 EAST 78 STREET
Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10075
No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.
What This Means for Buyers
221 EAST 78 STREET is a mid-size post-war elevator apartments 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 R8B, this building sits in a residential zoning district. 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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ACRIS Records
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Tax bill, ownership, building class, zoning.
BBL: 1014330007.00000000
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DOB BIS Record
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Permanent Property Identifier
BBL: 1-01433-0007
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Active Listings in This Building
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
Rented
$3,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Corcoran Group
Rented
$9,995/mo
3 bed · 3 bath
Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
Rented
$4,300/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by The Agency
Rented
$5,395/mo
2 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Corcoran Group
Rented
$5,500/mo
2 bed · 2 bath
Listing by Corcoran Group
Rented
$5,495/mo
2 bed · 2 bath
Listing by Corcoran Group
Rented
$3,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Compass
Rented
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Compass
Rented
$5,500/mo
2 bed · 2 bath
Listing by Corcoran Group
Rented
$3,450/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by William Raveis New York City
Rented
$2,700/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Fox Residential Group Inc
Rented
$2,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by The Corcoran Group
Rented
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
Rented
$4,195/mo
2 bed · 2 bath
Listing by The Corcoran Group
Rented
$2,395/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Listing by Compass
Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sales History
| Date ▼ | Unit | Beds | Price | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | Unit 6A | 1BR | $575,000 | 750 |
| Feb 7, 2018 | Unit 4A | 1BR | $615,000 | 750 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Unit 5G | 2BR | $997,000 | - |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Unit 4E | 1BR | $525,000 | 700 |
| Jan 30, 2018 | Unit 4C | 2BR | $1,195,000 | - |
| Jun 6, 2017 | Unit 2B | 1BR | $599,000 | - |
| Jan 5, 2015 | Unit 1A | 1BR | N/A | - |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Unit 2HJ | 3BR | $1,535,000 | - |
| May 11, 2017 | Unit 6B | 1BR | $580,000 | - |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Unit 6HJ | 3BR | $1,225,000 | - |
| Jun 9, 2020 | Unit 5J | 1BR | $525,000 | - |
| Oct 1, 2020 | Unit 4FG | 3BR | $1,950,000 | - |
| May 3, 2017 | Unit 3AB | 3BR | N/A | - |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Unit 3C | 2BR | $970,000 | - |
| Nov 3, 2015 | Unit 2HJ | 3BR | N/A | - |
| Jul 7, 2015 | Unit 4J | 1BR | N/A | - |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Unit 6-F | 1BR | $575,000 | - |
| Oct 11, 2013 | Unit 5-C | 2BR | $920,000 | 1,200 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Unit 2-D | 1BR | $540,000 | - |
| Apr 28, 2015 | Unit 5J | 1BR | $450,000 | 750 |
| Aug 11, 2015 | Unit 4B | 1BR | N/A | - |
| Jun 6, 2013 | Unit 4C | 2BR | N/A | - |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Unit 4J | 1BR | $515,000 | - |
| Feb 13, 2021 | Unit 3-C | 2BR | $995,000 | - |
| Sep 17, 2015 | Unit 1A | 1BR | N/A | - |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Unit 2B | 1BR | N/A | - |
Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Rental History
| Unit | Lease Date ▼ | Rent | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2F | Feb 4, 2025 | $3,500/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 3FG | Jun 25, 2019 | $9,995/mo | 3 | 3 | - |
| Unit 4-A | Jun 23, 2022 | $4,300/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit P | Aug 2, 2024 | $5,395/mo | 2 | 1 | 1,300 |
| Unit R | Mar 15, 2024 | $5,500/mo | 2 | 2 | - |
| Unit G | Mar 13, 2024 | $5,495/mo | 2 | 2 | - |
| Unit 6-B | Aug 25, 2023 | $3,500/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 6-B | Jul 21, 2020 | $3,000/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit G | Aug 12, 2022 | $5,500/mo | 2 | 2 | - |
| Unit 2-D | Jul 20, 2020 | $3,450/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 6B | May 16, 2014 | $2,700/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 2-F | Mar 3, 2021 | $2,500/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 4J | Mar 30, 2021 | $3,000/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit G | Oct 20, 2020 | $4,195/mo | 2 | 2 | - |
| Unit 3-F | Aug 14, 2019 | $2,395/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
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
0.16 mi away
86 St
0.42 mi away
Approximate walking distances.
Nearby Schools
No public schools found within walking distance.
Permits & Renovations
No recent permit filings found.
Zoning & Development
Residential zoning district.
Building Details
- Building Class
- Elevator Apartments (D4)
- Land Use
- 3
- Year Built
- 1948
- Last Altered
- 1985
- Floors
- 6
- Total Units
- 54
- Gross Floor Area
- 46,230 sq ft
- Lot Area
- 12,770 sq ft
- Lot Frontage
- 125 ft
- Lot Depth
- 102.17 ft
- Community District
- CD 8
- City Council
- District 5
- School District
- 2
- Police Precinct
- 19
- Fire Company
- E022
- Sanitation District
- 8
- BBL
- 1014330007.00000000
Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)
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