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SOLD FOR $2,200,000

· Closed February 19, 2021

40 E 78th Street #3-H
Closed For Sale Condo

$2,200,000

$1,222 per sq ft

40 E 78th Street #3-H

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10623400

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

1,800

Sq. Ft.

1949

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 1,800 sq ft
Year Built 1949
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,828/mo
Property Taxes $20,016/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 3 of 16

Property Highlights

  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 6
Baths 3 Full
Floor 3 of 16
Pets Yes
Cross Street Madison Avenue/Park Avenue
Year Built 1949
Living Area 1,800 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Block/Lot 1392/7501

Description

PRICE REDUCED $400,000. BRING OFFERS ! Welcome to the Charles House, a full service Condominium steps off Madison Avenue in the heart of the Upper East Side. 3H presents a unique opportunity to purchase an 1800 Sq. Ft. apartment without the restrictions of a co-op board. Upon entering this sprawling 3 bedroom, 3 bath apartment, you are greeted by a large entry foyer which leads to a generously sized living room and a formal dining room. Both are ideal for entertaining and each boasts 3 large windows, allowing for an abundance of sunlight. The windowed kitchen is adjacent to a small third bedroom with en-suite bath, which can be opened up to create an inviting breakfast area. The small 3rd bedroom is currently being used as a home office. Both the spacious primary bedroom and second bedroom offer tremendous amounts of storage, have large en-suite baths and offer quiet treetop views onto 78th Street.


The Charles House is a pet-friendly condominium. Amenities include a 24 hour doorman, live-in Superintendent, fitness room, laundry room and a furnished roof deck with Central Park views. Conveniently located one block from Central Park, and minutes from Museum Mile, enjoy world class dining and shopping, all at your doorstep. International buyers, investors, corporate and LLC purchasers are all welcome .

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Stories 16

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,828/mo
RE Taxes $20,016/yr ($1,668/mo)
Sale Price $2,200,000

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

332

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,533

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/18/26, 10:00 PM EST

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40 E 78th Street #3-H, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Madison Avenue/Park Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10623400
First Listed: 7/31/2018
Closed: 2/19/2021
Contract Date: 1/24/2020

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Julie Perlin

Listing Contact: (917) 414-7653

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