Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $1,530,000

Listed at $1,795,000 · Sold 14.8% below asking · Closed February 14, 2025

SOLD: 40 E 78TH Street #8C
SOLD $1,530,000
Sold Condo

$1,530,000

$1,275 per sq ft

Listed at $1,795,000 $-265,000 vs asking

40 E 78TH Street #8C

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

The Charles House

MLS® #RLS20003716

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,200

Sq. Ft.

1956

Year Built

Sale Details

Sale Price $1,530,000
Original List Price $1,795,000
Close Date February 14, 2025
vs. Asking Sold 14.8% below asking

Property Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,200 sq ft
Year Built 1956
Ownership Condo
Common Charges $1,317/mo
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 8 of 17

Description

Welcome home to 8C at 40 East 78th Street, The Charles House Condominium, in the highly coveted 'Gold Coast' of the Upper East Side. This is a rare, condominium find, with extremely low monthly carrying costs, a prime 'off the park' location and an elegant new marble building lobby. The home is ready for its brand-new owner to make it their own, so bring your architect and contractor to create your own paradise off the park! The home is loaded with potential, and there are many different possible layouts (one alternate floor plan attached).The pin-drop quiet home is bathed in natural light, accented with South and West private views of the townhomes. The master bedroom suite comfortably allows for a king-sized bed with nightstands, plus plenty of room for extra storage and seating. The second bedroom, which also fits a king-sized bed, has it's own on-suite bathroom and two closets (the bathroom can also be expanded as seen in the alternative floor plan). 40 E 78th Street, The Charles House, is a full-service condominium building with a newly renovated lobby and impeccable 24-hour staff that includes two on-shift doormen, concierge and live-in superintendent. Amenities include a newly landscaped roof deck with breathtaking Central Park views, gym, bicycle room, central laundry room, adjacent garage, and additional basement storage. The building has an ideal Upper East Side location off of Madison Avenue, steps from Central Park, public transportation, fine dining, museums, and lovely shopping boutiques. Please note there is currently an assessment for the lobby renovation of $268.63 (per month) for 12 years. Taxes reflect LLC usage, primary residents are eligible for up to 17% discount. All information furnished herein is from sources deemed reliable. All information is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale or lease, or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, please hire your own architect or engineer. Only rugs, art and drapes are virtually staged

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 4
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Cooling Wall Units
Year Built 1956
Living Area 1,200 sq ft

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