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SOLD FOR $580,000

Listed at $625,000 · Sold 7.2% below asking · Closed January 10, 2022

166 E 78th Street #4-A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$625,000

166 E 78th Street #4-A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10733983

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Buchbinder & Warren Realty Group LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1920
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,350/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 4 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 4 of 5
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Lexington Avenue/Third Avenue
Year Built 1920
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1412/45

Description

Pristine, Move-In Ready - No Board Approval

A fabulous opportunity to live in a charming one-bedroom brownstone co-op on the Upper East Side!

This apartment, located on the pristine tree lined East 78th Street, is a sponsor unit, and does not require board approval.

Apt. 4A at 166 East 78th St. is a recently renovated, delightful one-bedroom, located between Lexington and Third Avenues, on a quiet street with high ceilings that provides you with a private retreat from the hustle bustle of living on the Upper East Side.

The kitchen is fitted with stainless steel appliances and a granite countertop. With four windows in the living room the apartment is sun drenched all day long.

166 East 78th Street is a charming, 10 unit, five-story Prewar walk-up co-op. It is easily accessible to the 6 subway trains, within walking distance to wonderful dining, shopping and entertainment.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Building Information

Stories 5
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,350/mo
Sale Price $580,000

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

324

Median Asking Price

$1.45M

Median $/Sqft

$1,513

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

37

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.48M

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166 E 78th Street #4-A, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Lexington Avenue/Third Avenue

MLS® ID: RLS10733983
First Listed: 7/27/2021
Price Changed: 7/27/2021
Closed: 1/10/2022
Contract Date: 7/27/2021

Listing Courtesy of Buchbinder & Warren Realty Group LLC - Matthew Olden

Listing Contact: (917) 991-3470

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