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SOLD FOR $10,800,000

Listed at $11,450,000 · Sold 5.7% below asking · Closed May 6, 2019

101 W 78TH Street #4A
Closed For Sale Condo

$11,450,000

$2,376 per sq ft

101 W 78TH Street #4A

Upper West Side, Manhattan

101 West 78th Street

MLS® #RLS10402031

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

5

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

4,820

Sq. Ft.

1900

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5 full, 1 half
Living Area 4,820 sq ft
Year Built 1900
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $6,980/mo
Property Taxes $54,060/yr
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 4 of 8

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 8
Baths 4 Full, 1 Half
Floor 4 of 8
View City
Exposure East,North,South
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street West 78th Street & Columbus Avenue
Year Built 1900
Living Area 4,820 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1150-1305

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 2, 2018 $12,450,000 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $11,450,000 -8.0%

Description

Magnificent Park view brand new Classic 8.5 Room/5 Bedroom corner home bedroom home with 7 oversized windows overlooking Roosevelt Park surrounding the American Museum of Natural History. Reimagined by award winning interior designer Stephen Sills, this grand 4,820 sf home features an enormous great room on the Park facing East to the Park and south to West 78th Street, 5 large bedrooms, a spacious library and 4.5 bathrooms. This stylish and grand scale home has 11 ceilings, an exceptional foyer that leads to a grand Gallery and 3 wide oak herringbone floors. The Great Room features East exposures overlooking Roosevelt Park and the American Museum of Natural History as well as historic townhouse views south over 78th Street and an elegant library or a media room. This grand home features a separate formal expanse for entertaining on any occasion.A magnificent separate Park view eat-in kitchen features custom-made Smallbone of Devizes cabinetry with a hand painted finish, six burner Miele range with separate Miele refrigerator and freezer. The kitchen is finished with White- Carrara-honed- marble countertops with full height slab backsplash. Through the Gallery hall we find the bedroom suites. The master suite features south facing townhouse views and a windowed bathroom elegantly completed with radiant heat Snow White marble slab flooring, Snow White marble slab walls and counter, oversized Kaldewei tub, Waterworks fixtures, custom designed and painted vanity cabinetry and Ralph Lauren lighting.The second suite features Carrera Marble herringbone-patterned floors, White Whisp marble shower walls, blue de Savory honed marble countertops and Waterworks fixtures.The third and fourth suites are completed with full baths featuring glazed ceramic penny tile, Jura Grey honed marble countertop and tub deck, Waterworks fixtures and a Kaldewei tub.Last but not least, is a large laundry room with sink and side by side washer and dryer. The room also functions as a closet and provides plenty of additional storage. 101 West 78th St is a full-service building originally constructed in 1886 by Emile Gruwe and elegantly reimagined today by Stephen Sills, an Architectural Digest AD 100 designer. The building features 24- hour attended lobby, fitness center, playroom, bicycle storage, stroller room, cold storage and more. Individual storage spaces are also available for purchase. The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from Sponsor. File No. CD13-0137. Property address: 101 West 78th Street. Sponsor: 101 West 78th, LLC, 787 Seventh Avenue, 50th Floor, New York, NY 10019. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Eat In Kitchen Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Information

Building 101 West 78th Street
Total Units 21
Stories 8
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $6,980/mo
RE Taxes $54,060/yr ($4,505/mo)
Original Price $12,450,000
Sale Price $10,800,000
Previous Price $12,450,000

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

Upper West Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

585

Median Asking Price

$1.70M

Median $/Sqft

$1,568

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

26

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

65

Median Sale Price

$1.86M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/23/26, 11:55 AM EST

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101 W 78TH Street #4A, Upper West Side, New York County • Near West 78th Street & Columbus Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R3-1
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $85,800
Land Value: $17,400
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 2,600 SF
Building Area: 1,478 SF
Built FAR: 0.57
Allowed FAR: 0.75

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed common charges are $6,980 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

The current listed annual property tax is $54,060, or roughly $4,505 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 4,820 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1900, making it approximately 126 years old.

This listing is a condominium. Buyers receive a deed to their individual unit and own their space outright, subject to condo association rules.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

At the current list price of $11,450,000 for 4,820 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $2,376. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10402031
First Listed: 5/2/2018
Price Changed: 11/26/2018
Closed: 5/6/2019
Contract Date: 5/2/2018

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Deanna Kory

Listing Contact: (917) 991-2657

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