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SOLD FOR $395,000

· Closed December 17, 2019

205 E 78TH Street #7E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$395,000

205 E 78TH Street #7E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10577149

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1931

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1931
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,009/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 7 of 20

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1931)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 7 of 20
Exposure West
Pets Yes
Cross Street 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE
Year Built 1931
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1433-1002-00205-000-000007E

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 27, 2019 $399,000 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $395,000 -1.0%

Description

Sophisticated, architect designed, renovated studio - filled with light. The Queen sized bedroom area, living room, work space, open kitchen, and large windowed bath are enhanced by stained hardwood floors and a high beamed ceiling. Everything you need for the perfect pied-a-terre or your full time home is here in move-in condition. 205 East 78th St is a full service pre-war cooperative with a gracious lobby, 24 hour doorman, live-in super, and is only a block from the 6 train or the crosstown bus. Lenox Hill in the Upper East Side has Fairway, Whole Foods, Citarella, great restaurants, gyms, shopping - and Central Park. The basement laundry room has been renovated and there is also bike storage. Monthly maintenance INCLUDES ELECTRICITY. Pieds-a-terre, co-purchasing, and small dogs are allowed. 75% financing.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building null
Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 218
Stories 20
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,009/mo
Original Price $399,000
Sale Price $395,000

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

337

Median Asking Price

$1.57M

Median $/Sqft

$1,534

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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205 E 78TH Street #7E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 3 AVENUE and 2 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 $1,009 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: RLS10577149
First Listed: 9/27/2019
Closed: 12/17/2019
Contract Date: 9/27/2019

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Susan Katz

Listing Contact: (203) 246-7785

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