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51 E 78th Street #4D
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Pending For Sale Co-op

$785,000

51 E 78th Street #4D

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10950980

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1920
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,737/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 4 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Climate Control: Other
  • Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 4 of 5
Exposure South
Cooling Other
Pets CatsOk
Year Built 1920
Structure Type MultiFamily
Flooring Hardwood
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 1393-0027-00051-000-000004D
Block/Lot 01393/0027

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 3, 2024 $785,000 -
Currently Jul 9, 2026 $785,000 -

Description

Just Listed! Welcome to residence 4D - the perfect full time residence or pied-à-terre. Conveniently located located at 78th Street/Madison Ave, steps from Central Park, renowned restaurants, and designer shopping. Sunny Southern exposure & soaring 10'4" ceilings await in this perfectly appointed pre-war beauty. Upon entering the home, one finds a gracious entry foyer(large enough for dining or a home office), windowed kitchen, windowed bathroom, and a total of five spacious closets. 51 East 78th Street is a well-maintained, elevator cooperative with recently refreshed lobby, attentive superintendent, and common laundry with new washers and dryers. Please note this is a non-smoking building. Sorry, pets are not permitted.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Crown Molding High Ceilings Common On Floor Common Area Flooring: Hardwood

Appliances

Gas Oven

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 21
Stories 5
Structure MultiFamily

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,737/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

290

Median Asking Price

$1.69M

Median $/Sqft

$1,476

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

14

Price Reduced

40%

Sold (30 Days)

58

Median Sale Price

$1.63M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 7/9/26, 12:57 PM EST

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51 E 78th Street #4D, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R3-1
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $87,060
Land Value: $18,600
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,296 SF
Building Area: 1,408 SF
Built FAR: 0.61
Allowed FAR: 0.75

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 $1,737 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

The current listed annual property tax is $0, or roughly $0 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1920, making it approximately 106 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: RLS10950980
First Listed: 4/3/2024
On Market: 4/3/2024
Pending Since: 4/23/2024
Contract Date: 9/8/2023

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Caleb F Loftus

Listing Contact: (201) 253-5818

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