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SOLD FOR $1,500,000

· Closed September 11, 2015

205 E 78TH Street #16GH
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,500,000

205 E 78TH Street #16GH

Upper East Side, Manhattan

205/78 Owners Corp.

MLS® #RLS10089724

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

3

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1931

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3
Year Built 1931
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,730/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1931)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths null Full
Exposure South
Pets Yes
Cross Street 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE
Year Built 1931
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1433-1002-00205-000-00016GH

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 25, 2015 $1,500,000 -
Currently May 15, 2026 $1,500,000 -

Description

PREWAR, 2BR, CNV3 WITH 2 WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES!

Hurry to see this BRAND NEW TO THE MARKET TWO BEDROOM HOME with WOOD PANELED LIBRARY in a fabulous full service doorman building. This two bedroom home has a flexible floorplan which allows for a third bedroom or library. Five full rooms and three full baths. Oh so romantic to have a fireplace in your master bedroom. There's also a bath en suite, of course. Curl up with a good book and enjoy another fireplace in your living room. Lovely wood strip floors throughout. Need lots of closets? Plenty here and they are all outfitted to expand the space. You will love this eat-in kitchen with a coveted window. Don't settle for the usual two bedroom when you can have a real home with five rooms! Maintenance includes all utilities! Enjoy the allure of prewar...call us today.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,730/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

340

Median Asking Price

$1.64M

Median $/Sqft

$1,498

Avg Days on Market

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New This Week

20

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

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205 E 78TH Street #16GH, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1931
Year Built
95 years old
4
Floors
28
Residential Units
R4A
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $711,450
Land Value: $287,100
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 7,500 SF
Building Area: 23,068 SF
Built FAR: 3.08
Allowed FAR: 1

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 $3,730 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1931, making it approximately 95 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: RLS10089724
First Listed: 4/25/2015
Closed: 9/11/2015
Contract Date: 4/24/2015

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - The Clayman-Bray Team

Listing Contact: (212) 688-1000

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