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SOLD FOR $1,225,000

· Closed January 26, 2023

221 E 78TH Street #6HJ
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,225,000

221 E 78TH Street #6HJ

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10833955

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1948

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Year Built 1948
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,568/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 6 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 3 Full
Floor 6 of 6
Pets Yes
Cross Street 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE
Year Built 1948
Parcel # 1433-0007-00221-000-00006HJ

Description

A rare opportunity is available in a very special, 1940s building in the heart of the Upper East Side. Located on beautiful tree-lined East 78th St, this unique space has been thoughtfully and artfully configured to offer all the features that make an apartment a home. There is a window in every room, including the three full bathrooms. The living and dining areas offer ample space for daily living as well as entertaining. The three large bedrooms each feature a wall of custom storage. The windowed kitchen is newly renovated and offers ample space for serious cooking. Located on the top floor of a intimate, midrise boutique building, overlooking a landscaped courtyard, this charming home is pin-drop quiet. The part time doorman is at the door M-F from 8:30am to 12:30am and Sat and Sun from 3:00pm to 1:00am.

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 54
Stories 6

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,568/mo
Original Price $1,600,000
Sale Price $1,225,000
Previous Price $1,345,000

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

311

Median Asking Price

$1.40M

Median $/Sqft

$1,488

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

9

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

31

Median Sale Price

$1.48M

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221 E 78TH Street #6HJ, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10833955
First Listed: 3/17/2022
Price Changed: 3/18/2023
Closed: 1/26/2023
Contract Date: 3/17/2022

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Adrienne Berman

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9200

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