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508 EAST 78 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10075

Built 1911 6 Floors 192 Units Walk-Up Apartments
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Compliance Score

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

What This Means for Buyers

508 EAST 78 STREET is a large-scale pre-war walk-up 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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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: 1-01489-0037

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Recently Rented in This Building

Listing Rented

$2,850/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,650/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$2,000/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by R New York

Listing Rented

$2,200/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by R New York

Listing Rented

$2,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by R New York

Listing Rented

$2,700/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,200/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,600/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,300/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,600/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,600/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,700/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,600/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,200/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,499/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,600/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,100/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,450/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,450/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,700/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by R New York

Listing Rented

$2,900/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Heller Organization, The

Listing Rented

$2,100/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,700/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,495/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by MNS

Listing Rented

$2,300/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,975/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Heller Organization, The

Listing Rented

$2,200/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Caliber Associates, Inc.

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,600/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,350/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

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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
Dec 23, 2024Unit 5J1BR$594,000-
Oct 16, 2014Unit 6K1BRN/A-
May 3, 2022Unit 3O1BR$475,000-
Dec 5, 2013Unit 4G1BR$330,000-
Aug 10, 2016Unit 6-J1BR$475,000-
Aug 10, 2016Unit 1-A1BR$375,000-
Aug 18, 2015Unit 3L1BR$390,000400
Jan 27, 2021Unit 6-B1BR$599,000700
Jan 11, 2023Unit 5CStudio$425,000-
Feb 27, 2019Unit 6EEStudio$400,000-
Oct 30, 2017Unit 3O1BR$450,000-
May 11, 2021Unit 5-L2BR$416,500-
Jul 31, 2019Unit 6G1BR$369,000-
May 21, 2026Unit 3O1BR$499,999-
Mar 5, 2025Unit 2J2BR$600,000-
Dec 20, 2024Unit 2K1BR$465,000-
Oct 1, 2024Unit 3A1BR$355,000-
Feb 18, 2022Unit 6P1BR$400,000-
Jul 20, 2023Unit 1-H1BR$425,000-
Feb 7, 2023Unit 3J1BR$550,000-
Oct 10, 2022Unit 4AStudio$315,000-
Oct 22, 2013Unit 3O1BR$390,000-
Feb 24, 2017Unit 1-N1BR$555,000700
Jun 17, 2013Unit 6HStudio$221,000-
Dec 21, 2021Unit 4-B1BR$595,000-
RLS

Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 4GJun 26, 2023$2,850/mo11-
Unit 1-OMar 31, 2023$2,650/mo01-
Unit 6-CNov 8, 2018$2,000/mo01-
Unit 2-OMar 23, 2017$2,200/mo11-
Unit 6-GOct 5, 2017$2,500/mo11-
Unit 4LOct 2, 2023$2,700/mo11-
Unit 3ISep 25, 2024$3,500/mo11-
Unit 5PFeb 24, 2025$3,200/mo11-
Unit 2PMar 12, 2025$3,600/mo11-
Unit 4HApr 27, 2025$3,500/mo21-
Unit 4HMar 24, 2024$3,300/mo21-
Unit 3OFeb 6, 2018$2,500/mo11-
Unit 4GAug 14, 2024$3,000/mo11-
Unit 3KDec 12, 2023$2,600/mo11-
Unit 2JAug 22, 2023$3,600/mo21-
Unit 4GJun 24, 2022$2,700/mo11-
Unit 4PAug 15, 2021$2,600/mo21425
Unit 5BMay 25, 2023$3,200/mo21-
Unit 3INov 28, 2022$3,499/mo11-
Unit 3KNov 25, 2022$2,600/mo11-
Unit 6CMay 2, 2022$2,100/mo01-
Unit 5KOct 15, 2013$2,400/mo21-
Unit 4GJun 1, 2014$2,450/mo11-
Unit 4GJun 26, 2018$2,700/mo11-
Unit 6-GOct 19, 2016$2,400/mo11-
Unit 6-JJul 10, 2018$2,900/mo11-
Unit 2HDec 1, 2015$2,100/mo01-
Unit 4PMay 18, 2018$2,700/mo21425
Unit 5-EAug 27, 2013$2,495/mo21-
Unit 4ADec 7, 2015$2,000/mo11-
Unit 6-JSep 9, 2020$2,975/mo11-
Unit 1DApr 1, 2019$2,200/mo01-
Unit 4JMar 29, 2017$3,500/mo21-
Unit 4PMay 2, 2017$2,600/mo21425
Unit 4PApr 10, 2012$2,350/mo21425
RLS

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

No subway stations found within 0.5 miles.

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R8B

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
4.29 / 4.00
Fully built or over-built
Designated Landmark

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Walk-Up Apartments (C6)
Land Use
2
Year Built
1911
Floors
6
Buildings on Lot
2
Total Units
192
Gross Floor Area
98,580 sq ft
Lot Area
22,987 sq ft
Lot Frontage
225 ft
Lot Depth
102.17 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 5
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
E044
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1014890037.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 508 EAST 78 STREET

What kind of building is 508 EAST 78 STREET?
508 EAST 78 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Walk-Up Apartments (building class C6).
When was 508 EAST 78 STREET built?
Built in 1911, 6 floors, 192 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 508 EAST 78 STREET?
192 residential units across 6 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 508 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 508 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 508 EAST 78 STREET?
508 EAST 78 STREET is served by MTA subway lines within MN. The Nearby Transit section above shows all stations within half a mile.
How can I see the full sales history for 508 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 508 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 508 EAST 78 STREET?
The current owner of 508 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 1-01489-0037 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 508 EAST 78 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 508 EAST 78 STREET is 1-01489-0037. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1489) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (37). 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 508 EAST 78 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 508 EAST 78 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01489-0037 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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