Closed For Sale • Condo

$1,950,000

$1,625 per sq ft

40 E 78th Street #12-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10615887

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,200

Sq. Ft.

1949

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2

Bathrooms 2

Living Area 1,200 sq ft

Year Built 1949

Ownership Condo

HOA/Common Charges $1,086/mo

Property Taxes $14,136/yr

Parking Garage

Neighborhood Upper East Side

Floor 12 of 16

Property Highlights

• Exposure: East,South,West facing
• Climate Control: Other
• Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Condo

Ownership Condominium

Total Rooms 4

Baths 2 Full

Floor 12 of 16

Exposure East,South,West

Cooling Other

Pets Yes

Cross Street Madison Avenue/Park Avenue

Year Built 1949

Living Area 1,200 sq ft

Parking Garage Available

Block/Lot 1392/7501

Description

Experience a fresh renovation in this sprawling two bedroom, two bathroom condominium boasting Southern and Eastern exposures. The entry foyer leads to the oversized living room, open kitchen and two king size bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The residence has undergone a complete renovation and features custom California closets, walnut floors, marble bathrooms and Moen fixtures. The open chef's kitchen offers beautifully crafted cabinets, Italian Calacatta marble countertops and state of the art Gaggenau appliances. Enjoy being in the center of it all: 40 East 78th Street steps from Central Park and Madison Avenue, Art Galleries and Museums. The Charles House is a full Service, white glove condominium with a beautiful roof deck, gym, garage, bicycle room, and individual storage bins available to residents. Pets welcome. Tenant in place until 2/2021.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Stories 16

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,086/mo

RE Taxes $14,136/yr ($1,178/mo)

Sale Price $1,950,000

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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.

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Median $/Sqft

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Price Reduced

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Median Sale Price

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40 E 78th Street #12-C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Madison Avenue/Park Avenue

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MLS® ID: RLS10615887

First Listed: 10/20/2008

Price Changed: 4/10/2021

Closed: 4/30/2021

Contract Date: 7/9/2020

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Clayton Orrigo

Listing Contact: (212) 960-3306

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