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SOLD FOR $790,000

· Closed October 23, 2018

205 E 78th Street #14-DE
Closed For Sale Co-op

$790,000

205 E 78th Street #14-DE

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10436922

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,941/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 14 of 19

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 2 Full
Floor 14 of 19
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Exposure West
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Third Avenue/Second Avenue
Year Built 1928
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1433/7501

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 19, 2018 $790,000 -
Currently May 3, 2026 $790,000 -

Description

Come home to this stunning prewar one bedroom, two bath home situated on a high floor in an elegant full service cooperative. Never before on the market, 14DE offers the discerning buyer a rare opportunity to make this seamlessly designed one-of-a-kind layout your very own. As you enter, a small separate entry foyer leads into a gracious and comfortable living space showcasing an open kitchen designed with cherry wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and breakfast bar. The dining alcove, adjacent to the kitchen for easy access, is perfect for entertaining and opens onto a well proportioned living room that is both bright and inviting. It features high beamed ceilings, prewar detailing, dark wood floors, wonderful open city views and western exposure that fills the room with sunlight throughout the day. Directly off the living room as a special bonus, is a fully equipped windowed bath ideal for guests or as a convenient second bathroom if one opted to divide a portion of the living room area to create a small second bedroom or home office.  A grand size master bedroom positioned away from the central living area, is sun flooded and cheerful and looks out to the west with lovely open city views.    The master bath is exterior, windowed and classic prewar featuring white subway tiling, checkerboard ceramic flooring, overhead shower and cast iron soaking tub. You?ll find closets galore throughout the apt totaling five that are double sized & custom outfitted providing plenty of much desired, sought after storage space.  This beautiful home is set in a well established cooperative located in a prime upper east side  neighborhood close to Central Park, amazing museums, shopping & restaurants. Resident amenities include full time doorman, live-in super, common laundry, storage & bike room. Monthly ELECTRIC CHARGE $108.64, pieds-a-terre, small pets, washer  dryers, thru the wall AC & co-purchasing are allowed.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,941/mo

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.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

338

Median Asking Price

$1.67M

Median $/Sqft

$1,534

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

36

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

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205 E 78th Street #14-DE, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue/Second Avenue

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1931
Year Built
95 years old
4
Floors
28
Residential Units
R4A
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $711,450
Land Value: $287,100
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 7,500 SF
Building Area: 23,068 SF
Built FAR: 3.08
Allowed FAR: 1

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 $1,941 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1928, making it approximately 98 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: RLS10436922
First Listed: 4/19/2018
Closed: 10/23/2018
Contract Date: 4/19/2018

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Dana Antin

Listing Contact: (212) 913-9058

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