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SOLD FOR $407,500

Listed at $390,000 · Sold 4.5% above asking · Closed February 7, 2025

399 E 78th Street #5D
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$390,000

399 E 78th Street #5D

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS11007332

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Lot Size 3,339 sq ft
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,501/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 7

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Fireplace: 1 fireplace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 7
View City
Exposure South,West
Pets CatsOk
Year Built 1910
Architectural Style Prewar
Structure Type None
Flooring Hardwood
Furnished Unfurnished
Lot Size 3,339 sq ft
Parcel # 1473-1504-00399-000-000005D
Block/Lot 01473/7503

Description

Investors Dream!- Super Bright and Spacious! Requires all cash purchase here as building is over 50% investors/sponsors. Unlimited subletting allowed from Day 1. What a charming and extremely bright and spacious one bedroom with high ceilings in an elevator building. Apartment 5D is a sunny South/West corner home with open city views in the heart of the Upper East Side. The generous bright corner living/dining/home office features a decorative fireplace framed by exposed brick. The bedroom is equally bright and has ample storage space. This is an elevator building with a live in super and on-site laundry. The building has an unlimited subletting policy. Co purchasing, pied a terre and gifting are allowed. Elevator building with laundry in the building. Near everything - don't miss this one! Sorry no dogs. No Washer Dryer allowed. Please contact listing agents to schedule a showing.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common On Floor Flooring: Hardwood Fireplace (1)

Building Information

Total Units 35
Stories 7
Structure None
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,501/mo
Sale Price $407,500

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

330

Median Asking Price

$1.29M

Median $/Sqft

$1,486

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

30

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

34

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

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399 E 78th Street #5D, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS11007332
First Listed: 9/6/2024
On Market: 9/6/2024
Closed: 2/7/2025
Contract Date: 9/6/2024

Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty - Lena Datwani

Listing Contact: (212) 431-2440

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