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SOLD FOR $425,000

· Closed January 11, 2023

516 E 78TH Street #5C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$425,000

516 E 78TH Street #5C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10819801

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Corcoran Group

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1911

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1911
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,122/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1911)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 6
Exposure North
Pets Yes
Cross Street YORK AVENUE and CHEROKEE PLACE
Year Built 1911
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1489-0037-00516-000-000005C

Description

BRAND NEW TO MARKET.Move right into this freshly painted, beautiful sun-filled converted 2 bedroom. Located in the magnificent Cherokee building - A glorious pre-war Beaux Arts landmark building on the Upper East Side. This gorgeous building exudes old world charm and is infused with an elegant European Ambiance. Perched on the fifth floor (non-elevator) this lovely home boasts, large oversized Floor-to-Ceiling Windows along with two magnificent balconies overlooking John Jay Park and the East River. Enjoy the trees the breeze and your beautiful balconies whilst sipping on a luscious latte and escape the stresses of the day. Great for investors as a rental income, or as your perfect Upper East Side Home. The building allows immediate Sublets AND the LOW MAINTENANCE INCLUDES UTILITIES: Gas & Electric, Heat & Hot Water.The Cherokee features a live-in super, video intercom system, overnight doorman, bicycle room, central storage room, a landscaped courtyard, and a new laundry room. Utilities: gas & electric, are included in the maintenance! Pied a terres, Investors, Parents buying for Children, co-purchasers and guarantors are all permitted. Pets are most welcome!! Steps away from John Jay Park and the East River promenade makes this apartment a must have. Investment friendly.The Upper East Side has a burgeoning restaurant scene with numerous dining options ranging from Quality Eats, Uva wine bar, Penrose and newcomers Thep and Mission Ceviche which are really thriving. Boutique gourmet food store options include Citarella, Agata & Valentina and the newly renovated Gracie's that added a wine bar. On a larger scale, Whole Foods and Fairway are only blocks away. Orwasher's Bakery (voted the #1 baguette by Time Out NY) is just around the corner and has been baking the classic black-and-white cookie since 1916 - soft and pillowy with a touch of lemon zest! But our all-time favourite is the scrumptious Cacio and Pepe, an authentic Italian restaurant serving the most mouthwatering dishes. Welcome home!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 192
Stories 6
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,122/mo
Original Price $469,000
Sale Price $425,000
Previous Price $448,000

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

311

Median Asking Price

$1.40M

Median $/Sqft

$1,476

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

9

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

31

Median Sale Price

$1.48M

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516 E 78TH Street #5C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near YORK AVENUE and CHEROKEE PLACE

MLS® ID: RLS10819801
First Listed: 8/24/2022
Price Changed: 1/12/2023
Closed: 1/11/2023
Contract Date: 8/24/2022

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group - Alaina Bolton

Listing Contact: (303) 990-0533

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