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SOLD FOR $8,950,000

· Closed June 16, 2018

110 E 78TH Street #House

$8,950,000

110 E 78TH Street #House

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10485752

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Studio

0

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1899

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Lot Size 1,771 sq ft
Year Built 1899
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Character: Pre-war building (1899)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Baths null Full
Pets Yes
Year Built 1899
Lot Size 1,771 sq ft
Parcel # 1412-0067

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 16, 2018 $10,000,000 -
Currently May 6, 2026 $8,950,000 -10.5%

Description

This stately four-story house has two entrances, one leading to a professional space and a main entrance leading to a spacious foyer with a large closet and stairs to the second floor, which features a large and gracious living room overlooking the serene leafy street, and has 126 ceilings, three large windows, and a wood-burning fireplace. Adjoining the living room is a grand formal dining room with a south-facing window. Directly behind the dining room is a powder room, and then a huge eat-in-kitchen facing south and flooded with light and with vistas over townhouse gardens. The third floor has a master bedroom on the front, with dressing area and full bath. Down the hall is a library with a wood-burning fireplace, and at the back, a full bath and a second bedroom. On the fourth floor, there is a third and fourth bedroom with a full bath accessed from the hall. A wonderful roof deck and planted terrace and pergola with open southern views completes the top floor.

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Building Garden Garden

Building Information

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

$1.79M

Median $/Sqft

$1,561

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

17

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

42

Median Sale Price

$1.58M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/6/26, 7:31 PM EST

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Location

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110 E 78TH Street #House, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1886
Year Built
140 years old
3
Floors
2
Residential Units
R8B
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings Historic District: Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $390,360
Land Value: $228,960
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,980 SF
Building Area: 4,764 SF
Built FAR: 2.41
Allowed FAR: 4

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

This property has 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1899, making it approximately 127 years old.

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: RLS10485752
First Listed: 6/16/2018
Closed: 6/16/2018
Contract Date: 6/9/2014

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. - Meredyth Hull Smith

Listing Contact: (212) 606-7683

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