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SOLD FOR $367,500

Listed at $385,000 · Sold 4.5% below asking · Closed January 31, 2020

205 E 78th Street #17E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$385,000

205 E 78th Street #17E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

205 E 78ST. OWNERS CORP.

MLS® #RLS10588213

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1931

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1931
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,050.27/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 17 of 19

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 17 of 19
View City
Exposure West
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Third Avenue & Second Avenue
Year Built 1931
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1433-1002-00205-000-000017E

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 2, 2019 $395,000 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $385,000 -2.5%

Description

Enjoy bright open western views from this mint, pre-war, studio apartment. Perched on the 17th floor, youll enjoy breathtaking city views and lots of natural light. This charming apartment boasts lovely hardwood floors, high beamed ceilings, a queen size Murphy Bed, California Closets, a gracious open kitchen with granite counters, and stainless steel appliances including a Fisher Paykel dishwasher drawer.205 East 78th Street is a full-service, pre-war cooperative with a strikingly beautiful lobby. It offers a full-time doorman, storage, bicycle storage and a central laundry room. In the heart of the Upper East Sides Lenox Hill, it is only blocks away from Central Park, around the corner from the #6 subway and one block from the 79th Street crosstown bus. The citys best grocery stores, including Fairway, Whole Foods, and Citarella Gourmet Market, are only a short distance away, as are a myriad of dining options. Many gym facilities, including New York Sports Club, Equinox, and Crunch Fitness, are also in close proximity. Parent purchasers, pied-a-terres and pets up to 25 pounds are allowed.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard

Building Information

Building 205 E 78ST. OWNERS CORP.
Total Units 218
Stories 19
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,050.27/mo
Original Price $395,000
Sale Price $367,500

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, 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

338

Median Asking Price

$1.57M

Median $/Sqft

$1,546

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

24

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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205 E 78th Street #17E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue & Second Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1931
Year Built
95 years old
4
Floors
28
Residential Units
R4A
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $711,450
Land Value: $287,100
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 7,500 SF
Building Area: 23,068 SF
Built FAR: 3.08
Allowed FAR: 1

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 monthly maintenance are $1,050.27 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1931, making it approximately 95 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

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: RLS10588213
First Listed: 9/2/2019
Closed: 1/31/2020
Contract Date: 9/2/2019

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Alison Kenworthy

Listing Contact: (202) 288-7976

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