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SOLD FOR $595,000

· Closed October 4, 2013

205 E 78th Street #4F
Closed For Sale Co-op

$595,000

205 E 78th Street #4F

Upper East Side, Manhattan

205 E 78ST. OWNERS CORP.

MLS® #RLS10100118

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1931

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1931
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,679/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1931)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths null Full
Exposure South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street Third Avenue & Second Avenue
Year Built 1931 (New)
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1433-1002-00205-000-000004F

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 30, 2013 $549,000 -
Currently Jun 10, 2026 $595,000 +8.4%

Description

Warm and Welcoming! Prewar full service coop building in top location. Living room with wood burning fireplace. Corner bedroom with 2 exposures, windowed bath, plus windowed eat-in-kitchen. Bright sunny south and west light. Hi beamed ceilings and hard wood floors. Maintenance includes utilities. Steps from subway, buses, shopping and restaurants. Apartment Features: South exposure, West exposure, Wood-burning fireplace, Full city view Building Features: Courtyard

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,679/mo
Original Price $549,000
Previous Price $549,000

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

$1.55M

Median $/Sqft

$1,458

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

17

Price Reduced

35%

Sold (30 Days)

57

Median Sale Price

$1.94M

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205 E 78th Street #4F, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue & Second Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

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 $1,679 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 1931, making it approximately 95 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: RLS10100118
First Listed: 1/30/2013
Price Changed: 10/4/2013
Closed: 10/4/2013
Contract Date: 1/29/2013

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Marsha H Hartstein

Listing Contact: (917) 848-2341

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