SOLD FOR $1,730,000
Listed at $1,995,000 · Sold 13.3% below asking · Closed January 31, 2024
40 E 78th Street #5H
MLS® #RLS10929950
Listing by Sothebys International Realty
3
Bedrooms
2
Baths
1,359
Sq. Ft.
1949
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Exposure: East,North facing
- Parking: Private garage
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Description
Rare opportunity to purchase in the luxurious condominium, The Charles House, located on the best block of Manhattan’s Upper East Side on Madison Avenue. This spacious +/- 1360 sqft home currently offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a spacious formal dining room. The apartment has great light and beautiful views of a tree-line street and the iconic corner building of Stuyvesant Fish House, home of Bloomberg Philanthropies. Enter via a gracious foyer leading to a generously sized living room and a formal dining room, providing endless flexibility for entertaining. The formal dining room can also easily be converted to a very spacious third bedroom. The large primary bedroom with an ensuite windowed bathroom has great morning light with a corner window facing the east and ample closet space. The second bedroom and full renovated bath have a very good size, with its own closet. The renovated kitchen is bright with a large window, lots of cabinets, a deep kitchen pantry, and stainless still appliances. The kitchen has direct access to the entry service. This unit also has plenty of storage, with a large walk-in closet and a deep coat-closet in the foyer. There is currently a special assessment of $444.44 until 2034 for the façade, lobby, and hallway renovation. The RE tax does not reflect the primary residence condo abatement. The Charles House is a full-service condominium building with a newly renovated lobby, and hallways and impeccable 24-hour staff that includes two on-shift doormen, concierge, and a superintendent. Amenities include a newly landscaped roof deck with breathtaking Central Park views, gym, bicycle room, central laundry room, on-site garage, and additional basement storage. Ideal Upper East Side location, convenient to Central Park, public transportation, fine dining, museums, PS 006 Lilly Blake School, and lovely shopping boutiques, such La Maison du Chocolat, Saint- Ambreus, Lady M, AG, J Crew, Bash. Pets are also welcome in the building.
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About Upper East Side
View All Upper East Side ListingsThe 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
322
Median Asking Price
$1.32M
Median $/Sqft
$1,472
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
12
Price Reduced
23%
Sold (30 Days)
37
Median Sale Price
$1.40M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/27/26, 7:35 AM EST
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Location
40 E 78th Street #5H, Upper East Side, New York County
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