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SOLD FOR $716,500

· Closed March 17, 2017

301 E 78TH Street #17E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$716,500

301 E 78TH Street #17E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

LENOX HOUSE

MLS® #RLS10097707

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1963

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1963
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,461.74/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 17 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Location: Upper East Side, Manhattan
  • Property Type: Co-op
  • Built: 1963

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 17 of 17
Pets Yes
Cross Street First Avenue & Second Avenue
Year Built 1963
Parcel # 1453-0001-00301-000-000017E

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 22, 2016 $719,000 -
Currently May 14, 2026 $716,500 -0.3%

Description

This high floor over sized one bedroom home located in the Lenox House on Manhattans Upper East Side is a perfect neighborhood location. Apartment 17E boasts wide open western exposure and views from bay windows in both the living room and bedroom and a lovely balcony off the dining area. Additional features include TONS of closet space, through wall central air and heat, hall bath, over sized eat in kitchen in need of updating and an over sized 26 living room! A super convenient location puts you one block from the Lexington Avenue Subway line and 79th Street crosstown bus. The Lenox House is a full service cooperative with a gym, bike room and full time resident manager. Sorry, no dogs allowed.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,461.74/mo
Original Price $719,000
Sale Price $716,500
Previous Price $719,000

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

340

Median Asking Price

$1.64M

Median $/Sqft

$1,498

Avg Days on Market

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New This Week

24

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

N/A

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Location

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301 E 78TH Street #17E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near First Avenue & Second Avenue

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 $1,461.74 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.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

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: RLS10097707
First Listed: 11/22/2016
Price Changed: 3/20/2017
Closed: 3/17/2017
Contract Date: 11/22/2016

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Scott B Stewart

Listing Contact: (917) 806-4068

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