Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $825,000

· Closed September 8, 2025

301 E 78TH Street #2E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$825,000

301 E 78TH Street #2E

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

Lenox House

MLS® #RLS20019068

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1963

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1963
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,848/mo
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 2 of 18

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: West facing
  • Climate Control: Other

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 2 of 18
Exposure West
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1963
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1453-0001-00301-000-000002E
Block/Lot 01453/0001

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 25, 2025 $825,000 -
Currently Jun 10, 2026 $825,000 -

Description

Welcome to Residence 2E - a beautifully renovated, convertible two-bedroom home nestled in one of Lenox Hill's most sought-after co-ops on the Upper East Side. This bright and spacious apartment offers a smart, flexible layout ideal for modern living. Step into a sun-filled, west-facing living room with ample space for both relaxation and entertainment. The generous square footage also offers the ability to carve out an area to work from home. Adjacent is a separate dining area that can easily be converted into a second bedroom, adding versatility to this special home. The renovated kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring sleek white subway tile, stylish cabinetry, and GE stainless steel appliances. The updated bathroom echoes the clean aesthetic with white subway tile and a large modern vanity. A wall of over-sized closets lines the hallway between the living area and the oversized king bedroom, which can easily accommodate all of your large furniture. Lenox House offers exceptional amenities, including a 24/7 doorman, live-in superintendent, fully equipped gym, community room/children's playroom, storage lockers, and laundry facilities. The building sits on a charming and quiet tree lined block at an arm's length of the 6 and Q train lines as well as the crosstown bus on 79th Street. The building owns their retail space, keeping maintenance low. Wonderful restaurants, gourmet supermarkets and attractive retail are at your fingertips along 2nd Avenue. Building allows for w/d wet over wet with Board approval. Pied-a-terres and dogs up to 30 pounds are welcome on a case-by-case basis.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building In Basement

Exterior Features

Private Outdoor Space Under60 Sqft

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Building Lenox House
Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 124
Stories 18
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,848/mo
Sale Price $825,000

Lenox Hill occupies a residential section of the Upper East Side, defined by proximity to Central Park, major medical institutions (Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, Lenox Hill Hospital), and the Madison Avenue retail corridor. Housing stock ranges from large pre-war cooperatives to modern condominiums with East River and skyline views.

Lenox Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

632

Median Asking Price

$1.33M

Median $/Sqft

$1,344

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

17

Price Reduced

34%

Sold (30 Days)

67

Median Sale Price

$1.23M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 6/10/26, 5:38 AM EST

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Location

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301 E 78TH Street #2E, Lenox Hill, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1931
Year Built
95 years old
3
Floors
4
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Primarily Residential Mixed Use

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $468,000
Land Value: $8,100
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 1,547 SF
Building Area: 3,480 SF
Built FAR: 2.25
Allowed FAR: 2

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,848 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1963, making it approximately 63 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS20019068
First Listed: 4/25/2025
On Market: 4/25/2025
Price Changed: 4/25/2025
Closed: 9/8/2025
Contract Date: 4/25/2025

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Lauren Bogan

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9200

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