Milton Coste

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(917) 416-7433

SOLD FOR $267,000

· Closed October 23, 2018

508 E 78TH Street #1G
Closed For Sale Co-op

$267,000

508 E 78TH Street #1G

Upper East Side, Manhattan

CHEROKEE APARTMENTS

MLS® #RLS10439918

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1909

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1909
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $895/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1909)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 1
Baths null Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street York Ave/Cherokee Pl
Year Built 1909
Architectural Style Prewar

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 16, 2018 $279,000 -
Price Reduced Jul 12, 2018 $265,000 -5.0%
Currently May 3, 2026 $267,000 +0.8%

Description

Come and see this gut renovated apartment located on the second floor of the The Cherokee. This jewel box makes a perfect pied a terre or primary residence for the New Yorker on the go. Maintenance includes utilities. The Cherokee is a landmarked coop that is pet and investor friendly. Showing by appointment.

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $895/mo
Original Price $279,000
Sale Price $267,000
Previous Price $265,000

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

338

Median Asking Price

$1.67M

Median $/Sqft

$1,534

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

36

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

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508 E 78TH Street #1G, Upper East Side, New York County • Near York Ave/Cherokee Pl

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
3
Floors
3
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Primarily Residential Mixed Use

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $589,050
Land Value: $175,950
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,107 SF
Building Area: 6,036 SF
Built FAR: 2.86
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 $895 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 1909, making it approximately 117 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.

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: RLS10439918
First Listed: 5/16/2018
Price Changed: 7/12/2018
Closed: 10/23/2018
Contract Date: 5/16/2018

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Meredith S Kutner

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9234

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Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

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