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· Closed December 15, 2022

52 E 78TH Street #8-B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$510,000

52 E 78TH Street #8-B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10828760

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Engel & Volkers New York Real Estate LLC

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1916

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Lot Size 4,061 sq ft
Year Built 1916
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,539/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 8 of 13

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 8 of 13
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Exposure North
Pets Yes
Year Built 1916
Architectural Style Prewar
Lot Size 4,061 sq ft

Description

Sunny and bright studio apartment with oversized original picture windows and skyline views. This home features high beamed ceilings, a renovated windowed kitchen, windowed bathroom and original mosaic tile flooring. A great alternative to hotels, this co-op allows for pied-a-terres and unlimited subletting after 2 years of ownership. The Finch co-operative, formerly the home of Finch College, a women's private school whose alumni include the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, Whitneys, and Isabella Rossellini. Upon the closing of its doors in 1975, the red brick and limestone buildings were converted into apartments. This boutique co-op offers a part-time doorman (Monday-Friday from 12:00 pm-8:00 pm and 2:00 pm-10:00 pm on weekends), an elevator, live-in resident manager, and laundry room. The prime Upper East Side address is on a lovely block less than 2 blocks from Central Park. Also near Lenox Hill Hospital, the renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art, Met Breuer, Frick and Guggenheim, world-class hotels, art galleries, fine dining and Madison Avenue shopping.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Total Units 47
Stories 13
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,539/mo
Original Price $525,000
Sale Price $510,000
Previous Price $525,000

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

309

Median Asking Price

$1.39M

Median $/Sqft

$1,476

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

8

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

27

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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52 E 78TH Street #8-B, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10828760
First Listed: 8/12/2022
Price Changed: 12/15/2022
Closed: 12/15/2022
Contract Date: 8/12/2022

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers New York Real Estate LLC - Constance Houghton

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