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SOLD FOR $1,535,000

· Closed June 28, 2022

221 E 78TH Street #2HJ
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,535,000

221 E 78TH Street #2HJ

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10779608

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

3

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1948

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1948
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,271/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 2 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Location: Upper East Side, Manhattan
  • Property Type: Co-op
  • Built: 1948

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full
Floor 2 of 6
Pets Yes
Cross Street 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE
Year Built 1948
Parcel # 1433-0007-00221-000-00002HJ

Description

Move in with your toothbrush! This wonderful home welcomes you immediately with its charm, space and privacy. Interior designed through out and meticulously renovated, this spacious three bedroom, two bathroom is perfect for home time as well as entertaining. The open plan kitchen is gorgeous and is complemented with a large dining room area and a lovely sized living room. Boasting brand new stainless steel appliances and a 6 burner Wolf stove, custom cabinetry, recessed lighting, the chef's kitchen is complemented with a beautiful white Carrera marble island with the added feature of an additional sitting area. The three bedrooms are generously sized, two with double exposures and have plenty of closets. Completing this lovely renovated home are the two windowed baths both with stylish Carrera marble floors, beautiful hardware and custom vanities. This special apartment has new oak flooring throughout, custom base and ceiling moldings, plenty of closets as well as recently installed windows and is wired throughout for Fios.
Situated on a bustling and conveniently located street, 221 East 78th Street offers a pretty landscaped garden and a residents meeting room. Additional amenities include a part-time doorman, live-in super, bike room and laundry room, The doorman hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 12:00am and Saturday-Sunday from 3:00pm-1:00am. Storage is available for rent. The building allows 80% financing, pieds-a-terre and co-purchasing. The cooperative just implemented significant capital improvements, including new windows, repointing, and conversion from oil to gas. A 2% flip tax is paid by the buyer. Sorry no dogs but cats are allowed.

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 54
Stories 6

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,271/mo
Original Price $1,495,000
Sale Price $1,535,000
Previous Price $1,495,000

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

316

Median Asking Price

$1.52M

Median $/Sqft

$1,482

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

16

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

28

Median Sale Price

$1.42M

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221 E 78TH Street #2HJ, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10779608
First Listed: 3/18/2022
Price Changed: 6/28/2022
Closed: 6/28/2022
Contract Date: 3/18/2022

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Keren Ringler

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