Closed For Sale • Co-op

$416,500

516 E 78th Street #5-L

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10681118

Listing by R New York

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1912

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2

Bathrooms 1

Year Built 1912

Ownership Co-op

Maintenance $1,030/mo

Neighborhood Upper East Side

Floor 5 of 6

Property Highlights

• Exposure: North,South facing
• Style: Prewar architecture
• Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Co-op

Ownership Stock Cooperative

Total Rooms 3

Baths 1 Full

Floor 5 of 6

Exposure North,South

Cooling Wall Units

Pets Yes

Cross Street York Avenue/Cherokee Place

Year Built 1912

Architectural Style Prewar

Block/Lot 1489/37

Description

Why rent if you can buy!? Permanent residence, pied-a-terre or investment home with a liberal sublet policy. Spacious 2-bedroom 1-bathroom home available at the pet friendly, prewar, landmarked Cherokee complex. This fantastic sunny and quiet loft-like apartment features two bedrooms that can fit double beds, double paned floor to ceiling windows, and high ceilings! This high-floor apartment gets great natural light, has double exposure and hardwood floors throughout. Both bedrooms have closets and additional storage space. Windowed renovated bathroom and windowed kitchen. Four easy flights up.

The Cherokee is a very flexible Coop, Landmark with European Designed planted courtyards and an Old World charm. The building is adjacent to John Jay Park, which has outdoor swimming pools, basketball courts and a playground. The promenade of the East River is steps away. The building has a live-in super, ten amazing porters, and an evening security guard service daily, On-site laundry facilities, package room, bike room, and storage room for a $35 per month if needed.
Washer and dryer are allowed in the unit.

The monthly maintenance of $1052 includes utilities such as heat, water, gas and electricity. No flip tax and Guarantors and co-purchasers are both allowed. Please contact via email for your private showing.

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Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard

Building Information

Stories 6

Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,030/mo

Sale Price $416,500

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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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Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,525

Avg Days on Market

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New This Week

28

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

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516 E 78th Street #5-L, Upper East Side, New York County • Near York Avenue/Cherokee Place

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MLS® ID: RLS10681118

First Listed: 11/6/2020

Price Changed: 5/18/2021

Closed: 5/11/2021

Contract Date: 11/6/2020

Listing Courtesy of R New York - Osvaldo Federico Pina

Listing Contact: (415) 603-9079

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