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SOLD FOR $632,000

· Closed September 4, 2019

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

$632,000

301 E 78TH Street #2E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

Lenox House

MLS® #RLS10555119

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 $1,326/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: West facing

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Exposure West
Pets Yes
Cross Street 2 AVENUE and 1 AVENUE
Year Built 1963
Parcel # 1453-0001-00301-000-000002E

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Mar 6, 2019 $715,000 -
Currently Apr 26, 2026 $632,000 -11.6%

Description

BEST PRICE PER SQ FOOT OVER-SIZED JR 4 IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD!! Located in one of the neighborhood's finest post-war white-glove coops, this is the perfect opportunity to make a well-priced and over-sized approximately 900sf convertible 2 bedroom your beautiful new home. Upon entry, you are greeted by a gracious living room with west facing wall-to-wall windows, which flows into a dining alcove that can be converted into a second bedroom or home office. The extra-large bedroom can easily accommodate your king-size bed, nightstands, dresser and desk. This bright, quiet apartment offers copious closet and storage space, allowing for comfortable living. Best of all, the building allows IN-UNIT WASHER/DRYER with Board approval! The Lenox House is a full service cooperative offering shareholders a 24 hour doorman, live-in Superintendent, storage lockers, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a community room, laundry facility and bike storage. In 2018 the building tastefully updated their lobby, and they are in the midst of wrapping up the installation of 2 new elevators. 301 E. 78th is located on a charming and quiet tree lined block at an arm's length of the 6 train on 77th and Lexington, Q train on 72nd and 2nd, and 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. NO PETS ALLOWED. NO SUBLETTING. NO PIED-A-TERRES. 75% max financing. There is an assessment in place for $159.11/month.

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,326/mo
Original Price $715,000
Sale Price $632,000

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

$1.57M

Median $/Sqft

$1,560

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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301 E 78TH Street #2E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 2 AVENUE and 1 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

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 $1,326 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: RLS10555119
First Listed: 3/6/2019
Closed: 9/4/2019
Contract Date: 3/6/2019

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

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9200

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