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SOLD FOR $1,800,000

Listed at $1,900,000 · Sold 5.3% below asking · Closed March 12, 2021

40 E 78TH Street #6E
Closed For Sale Condo

$1,900,000

$1,481 per sq ft

40 E 78TH Street #6E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

The Charles House Condo

MLS® #RLS10644973

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

2

Baths

1,283

Sq. Ft.

1958

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,283 sq ft
Year Built 1958
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,418/mo
Property Taxes $15,768/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 6 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: West facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 6 of 17
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Exposure West
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street East 78th Street & Madison Avenue
Year Built 1958
Living Area 1,283 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1392-1160

Description

LUXURY AWAITS you in this elegant residence in the premier Charles House Condominium! A gracious foyer opens to an oversized Great Room ideal for entertaining or relaxing at home. The entire living area has bright west exposure. The large open kitchen includes the finest materials and finishes, with glass brick tile, sparkling Caesarstone counters, and Pedini Italian cabinetry. A Fisher & Paykel gas CookSurface adorns the counter under a remote-controlled range hood. The kitchen comes complete with 2 SubZero freezer drawers, a Miele warming drawer, Miele dishwasher, and Gaggenau wine refrigerator. The Franke sink also provides instant hot/cold purified water. An adjacent pantry area provides a separate room for additional storage and preparation. The equipment includes a large built-in SubZero refrigerator and 3 Miele wall ovens (conventional, steam, and convection/microwave). Cabinetry includes a huge pull-out closet, deep storage with swing-out shelving, and custom-fitted drawers. A breakfast bar is perfect for a casual meal or socializing with the chef. The separate dining area completes the Great Room for more formal dining. The huge master suite has 6 windows with western exposure. The bedroom is large enough for a king-size bed, a sitting area, and plenty of bedroom furniture. The walk-in master closet is practically a room onto itself, with built-in closet systems, including a 10 drawer dresser, a shoe gallery, and abundant shelf and hanging space. The built-in digital safe is hidden to secure all your valuables. Both bathrooms are lavishly refinished using the finest fixtures and materials. Both have full-glass shower enclosures, towel warmers, and radiant heat. The apartment features trey and coffered ceilings with gypsum crown moldings and recessed lighting. Sconces and chandeliers are all by Shamburg with Swarovski crystals. Flooring throughout is wide-plank white oak from England. All of the lacquered interior doors are by Barausse Spa, made in Italy. The Charles House Condominium is a full-service building with a 24-hour doorman, concierge, and live-in resident manager. It has an included gym and a landscaped roof deck overlooking Central Park. On-site parking is available. The best Upper East Side location is near Central Park and convenient to transportation, fine-dining, museums, and the best Madison Avenue boutiques. Words alone cannot adequately describe this incredible property. This is one you have to see for yourself!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Building The Charles House Condo
Total Units 102
Stories 17

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,418/mo
RE Taxes $15,768/yr ($1,314/mo)
Original Price $2,500,000
Sale Price $1,800,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, 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.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

331

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,525

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

28

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/18/26, 3:06 PM EST

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40 E 78TH Street #6E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near East 78th Street & Madison Avenue

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MLS® ID: RLS10644973
First Listed: 7/6/2020
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 3/12/2021
Contract Date: 7/6/2020

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Nicholas Athanail

Listing Contact: (917) 686-4934

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