Active For Sale • Condo

$2,650,000

$2,046 per sq ft

40 E 78th Street #5F

Upper East Side, Manhattan

Charles House

MLS® #RLS20082188

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,295

Sq. Ft.

1949

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2

Bathrooms 2

Living Area 1,295 sq ft

Lot Size 17,265 sq ft

Year Built 1949

Ownership Condo

HOA/Common Charges $2,271/mo

Property Taxes $21,768/yr

Parking Garage

Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

• Views: City
• Exposure: West facing
• Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Condo

Ownership Condominium

Total Rooms 5

Baths 2 Full

View City

Exposure West

Pets Yes

Year Built 1949

Living Area 1,295 sq ft

Parking Garage Available

Structure Type MultiFamily

Furnished Unfurnished

Lot Size 17,265 sq ft

Parcel # 1392-1172

Block/Lot 01392/1172

Description

Fabulous two Bedroom | two Bath condominium in prime Upper East Side location, one block from Central Park. This fully renovated, bright and sunny residence measures approximately 1,295 square feet with all rooms facing west over Madison Avenue. Featuring a wonderful layout, this home has an expansive Living | Dining Room that gives the space an open, airy feel. A well-appointed chef's Kitchen features top of the line appliances and custom cabinetry. Both Bedrooms, generous in size, are accessed down a separate hallway. The Primary Bedroom has an en-suite Bath and two large walk-in closets. The secondary Bedroom has two closets and a full Bath across the hall. Other features of this great apartment include city quiet windows, hardwood floors and an abundance of closets & storage throughout. The Charles House Condominium located on the corner of Madison Avenue and 78th Street is a White Glove full-service luxury Condominium that has a full-time doorman, a live in superintendent, a newly renovated lobby, a gorgeous planted roof deck with unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park, a gym and a garage. Blocks from Central Park this location offers you access to some of New York City’s finest restaurants, museums, galleries, boutiques and more. Please note there is a special assessment of $341.03 for 9 years.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common On Floor Common Area Laundry Room

Building Amenities

Elevators

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building Information

Building Charles House

Total Units 111

Stories 16

Structure MultiFamily

Financial Details

Common Charges $2,271/mo

RE Taxes $21,768/yr ($1,814/mo)

About Upper East Side

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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.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

321

Median Asking Price

$1.45M

Median $/Sqft

$1,528

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

29

Median Sale Price

$1.39M

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40 E 78th Street #5F, Upper East Side, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS20082188

First Listed: 4/8/2026

On Market: 4/8/2026

Price Changed: 4/8/2026

Contract Date: 4/8/2026

Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty - Allison B Koffman

Listing Contact: (212) 606-7688

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