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SOLD FOR $443,000

Listed at $449,000 · Sold 1.3% below asking · Closed April 25, 2018

301 E 78th Street #9-H
Closed For Sale Co-op

$449,000

$816 per sq ft

301 E 78th Street #9-H

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10031783

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Weichert Properties

Studio

1

Bath

550

Sq. Ft.

1963

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 550 sq ft
Year Built 1963
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,030.05/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 9 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East facing
  • Climate Control: Central Air

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 9 of 17
View City
Exposure East
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street Second Avenue/First Avenue
Year Built 1963
Living Area 550 sq ft
Block/Lot 1453/1

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Dec 1, 2017 $449,000 -
Price Reduced Jan 23, 2018 $459,000 +2.2%

Description

Abundant natural light floods this super quiet and large alcove studio built when New York City studios were designed as homes for living and entertaining. Separate externally vented kitchen with full-sized refrigerator and dishwasher and built in microwave. Large closets including separate double closeted wardrobe area. Full morning sunshine through the eastern facing wall of windows will brighten each morning in this freshly painted and move-in ready apartment. Newly refinished hardwood floors, classic white subway tiled bath with full sized bathtub.

The Lenox House is a boutique Upper East Side Icon built in 1963 that now enjoys fast full city access with the nearby Q train at 83rd St. and Lexington Avenue (77th St.) Subway lines. One block away is the new cross-town SBS bus for express west side access. Full service and a non-smoking building, you'll enter Lenox House through the freshly re-designed and renovated lobby. The building offers a full-time doorman, Resident Super, state of the art and large well equipped Cybex fitness center, package and grocery services, children's playroom, bike room. Common storage can be arranged in the basement for luggage and trunks and bicycles, while private storage lockers are also available for a reasonable fee. (short waiting list.) W/D permitted with installation approval.

Gourmet markets, Citarella and Agata & Valentina are both nearby, as are multiple supermarkets and restaurants ranging from classic slice pizza parlors to white table cloth fine dining. The doormen will oversee your Amazon, Peapod and Fresh Direct and package deliveries. Outdoor neighborhood dining options abound, and Equinox, yoga studios, Soul Cycle and New York Sports Club are close by, in addition to your own private gym downstairs. (fee) Your choice of Central Park, John Jay Park, and Carl Schurz Park are all a short walk away. Sorry, no pets. Photos virtually staged.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area New Windows

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,030.05/mo
Sale Price $443,000
Previous Price $459,000

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

340

Median Asking Price

$1.70M

Median $/Sqft

$1,500

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

19

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

41

Median Sale Price

$1.59M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/13/26, 9:20 PM EST

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Location

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301 E 78th Street #9-H, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Second Avenue/First Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1931
Year Built
95 years old
3
Floors
4
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Primarily Residential Mixed Use

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $468,000
Land Value: $8,100
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,547 SF
Building Area: 3,480 SF
Built FAR: 2.25
Allowed FAR: 2

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 $1,030.05 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 550 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1963, making it approximately 63 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.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

At the current list price of $449,000 for 550 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $816. 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: RLS10031783
First Listed: 12/1/2017
Price Changed: 1/23/2018
Closed: 4/25/2018
Contract Date: 11/17/2017

Listing Courtesy of Weichert Properties - Peter Forcey

Listing Contact: (917) 653-9743

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