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· Closed February 7, 2023

516 E 78TH Street #3J
Closed For Sale Co-op

$550,000

516 E 78TH Street #3J

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10825357

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Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1905

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1905
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,512/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 3 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1905)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 3 of 6
Exposure East
Pets Yes
Cross Street YORK & EAST RIVER
Year Built 1905
Architectural Style Prewar

Description

Step into a French inspired apartment perched on the third floor of a landmarked Beaux-Arts co-op. This sun drenched one bedroom is a fabulous opportunity for investors and homeowners alike. Unit 3J features oversized floor-to-ceiling Georgian windows and two Juliet balconies that radiate European charm.The home includes east exposure, nine foot ceilings and balconies facing a tree lined park on the east river. Upon entering 3J, the home flows into a spacious living room soaked in light from two floor-to-ceiling windows. The kitchen has been updated with a farmers sink that looks out onto the east river.Spacious and bright, the primary bedroom has its own closet and a floor-to-ceiling window. It boasts both east and south exposures, receiving more than enough natural light.There are four main landscaped courtyards in the Cherokee that open up to the sky. The building has a live-in super, bicycle and package rooms, central storage, and a brand-new laundry room. The Cherokee allows pied-a-terre, parents buying for their children, co-purchasing and investment property. Pets are welcome. Monthly maintenance includes heat, water, gas, electric and property tax. Unlimited subletting is allowed.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 192
Stories 6
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,512/mo
Sale Price $550,000

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

310

Median Asking Price

$1.41M

Median $/Sqft

$1,488

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

8

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

31

Median Sale Price

$1.48M

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516 E 78TH Street #3J, Upper East Side, New York County • Near YORK & EAST RIVER

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MLS® ID: RLS10825357
First Listed: 11/28/2022
Price Changed: 11/28/2022
Closed: 2/7/2023
Contract Date: 11/28/2022

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Megan Irminger

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