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SOLD FOR $4,399,900

· Closed July 17, 2023

188 E 78th Street #PH-B
Closed For Sale Condo

$4,399,900

$1,692 per sq ft

188 E 78th Street #PH-B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10867365

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Realty De Tilly NY LLC

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

2,601

Sq. Ft.

2000

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 2,601 sq ft
Year Built 2000
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $4,945/mo
Property Taxes $53,688/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 32 of 32

Property Highlights

  • Views: City, River
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Terrace, Balcony

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 6
Baths 3 Full
Floor 32 of 32
View City, River
Exposure East,North,South
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Cross Street Lexington Avenue/Third Avenue
Year Built 2000
Living Area 2,601 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Block/Lot 1412/7502

Description

Views on Central Park, The Reservoir, George Washington Bridge, East River and The Lyce Francais : welcome to Penthouse B.

From the top floor of the prestigious Empire Condominium building, enjoy breathtaking, unobstructed and iconic city views from each and every window.

Watch the sun rise and set from this, your own private light-flooded ayrie.
Simply magical!

A plethora of floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors (26 to be exact!) mean the rooms are ALL incredibly light and sun-filled! The apartment comprises: 3 bedrooms, 2 walk-in closets, 3 bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, foyer, hallway, living room, dining room, laundry room and even a wet bar!

And yes! In addition, this gem also boasts extensive outdoor space- two terraces comprising a total of 106 square feet!

The prestigious Empire Condominium, is a full-service building with many upscale amenities: 24-hour doorman, Concierge, State-of-the-art Fitness Center, 2 Outdoor Gardens, Parking Garage (separate fee), Cinema Room, Business Center, Lounge with Catering Kitchen, Children's Playroom, Roof Deck, Wine Cellar, Laundry, Bike Room and Storage room. Incredibly location close to Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Finest Shops and Restaurants, schools. Close proximity to Subway and bus lines and all of the other amenities the area has to offer!

Come and see for yourself this one-of-a-kind penthouse on the UpperEastSide!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area New Windows

Exterior Features

Building Garden Balcony Building Roof Deck Terrace Balcony

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Stories 32

Financial Details

Common Charges $4,945/mo
RE Taxes $53,688/yr ($4,474/mo)
Sale Price $4,399,900

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

$1.32M

Median $/Sqft

$1,427

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

17

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

31

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/29/26, 2:05 AM EST

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

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10867365
First Listed: 3/29/2023
Price Changed: 3/29/2023
Closed: 7/17/2023
Contract Date: 7/17/2023

Listing Courtesy of Realty De Tilly NY LLC - Renaud de TILLY

Listing Contact: (347) 614-6070

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