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SOLD FOR $3,300,000

· Closed October 19, 2022

188 E 78th Street #15-A
Closed For Sale Condo

$3,300,000

$1,596 per sq ft

188 E 78th Street #15-A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10802693

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

2,068

Sq. Ft.

2000

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 4 full, 1 half
Living Area 2,068 sq ft
Year Built 2000
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $3,610/mo
Property Taxes $32,400/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 15 of 32

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,South,West facing
  • Climate Control: Central Air

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 7
Baths 3 Full, 1 Half
Floor 15 of 32
View City
Exposure East,South,West
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street Lexington Avenue/Third Avenue
Year Built 2000
Living Area 2,068 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Block/Lot 1412/7502

Description

SPACIOUS THREE BEDROOM HOME AT THE EMPIRE Welcome home to your new grand residence in the prime Lenox Hill/Upper East Side neighborhood perfectly located at 78th street on a charming block in between Lexington and Third. This gracious three bedroom three and a half bath home has it all. Entering into the formal gallery, you walk into a large living room and open dining room which is at the corner of the building which offers wonderful open views. The kitchen is spacious and has a south facing Juliet balcony. There are three spacious bedrooms all with private ensuite bathrooms. The primary bedroom is a corner bedroom and offers a windowed ensuite bathroom. This home has been freshly painted and is in move in ready condition. The Empire has staked its claim as the northern anchor of the top super-luxury condominiums along Third Avenue in the East 60's and 70's. The developer of the intimate building, which has approximately 72 apartments, was developed as a joint venture of Davis & Partners and RFR Holdings. The architectural firms of Hartman-Cox Architects were the designers of the project and the noted firm of Schuman Lichtenstein Clamon- Efron, who also designed 145 East 76th and The Sienna at 188 East 76th Street were the designers of the apartments' elegant interiors.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area New Windows

Exterior Features

Building Garden Building Roof Deck Juliet Balcony

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Stories 32

Financial Details

Common Charges $3,610/mo
RE Taxes $32,400/yr ($2,700/mo)
Sale Price $3,300,000
Previous Price $3,495,000

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

309

Median Asking Price

$1.39M

Median $/Sqft

$1,473

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

8

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

27

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/4/26, 4:56 PM EST

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188 E 78th Street #15-A, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Lexington Avenue/Third Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10802693
First Listed: 2/6/2017
Price Changed: 10/19/2022
Closed: 10/19/2022
Contract Date: 7/6/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Ante Jakic

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