$495,000
 $2,657 est/mo Sourced by Back At You

205 E 78th Street 16b,New York City, NY 10075

New York City, NY 10075

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Description

Apartment 16B at 205 East 78th Street is superbly positioned in a prime Upper East Side location in one of the area's well-regarded full-service prewar cooperatives. This bright and quiet high-floor one-bedroom home offers generous proportions, bright rooms, city views, and exceptional potential. Newly painted and move-in ready, the apartment provides the perfect canvas for a buyer seeking to personalize their new home.br br A gracious entry foyer with a large coat closet welcomes you into an expansive nearly 25-foot living room providing plenty of space for dining. Charming prewar details include hardwood floors, high-beamed ceilings, built-in open bookshelves, and crown and baseboard moldings throughout. Oversized windows draw in plentiful natural light while showcasing city views from the living room. The apartment features through-wall air conditioning.br br The spacious king-sized bedroom enjoys beautiful light, excellent closet space, and a windowed, original en-suite bathroom that retains its prewar character and is in excellent condition with original subway tile, mosaic tile floor, and pedestal sink.br br For those with a vision, the possibilities are endless. Whether reimagining the kitchen, updating finishes, or undertaking a more comprehensive renovation, this residence offers a rare chance to create a truly customized home in a premier Upper East Side location. As an added benefit, the current owner, an accomplished interior designer whose work has been featured in Architectural Digest and Elle Décor, is offering a free design consultation to the purchaser, should they wish to take advantage of his expertise while planning future enhancements.br br 205 East 78th Street is a handsome full-service prewar cooperative building located in the heart of the Upper East Side. This charming building with canopied entrance was erected in 1925 and converted to cooperative in 1987 with 20 floors and approximately 220 units. Amenities include a full-time doorman and live-in superintendent. The lobby is both grand and elegant and amenities include private storage, central laundry room, package room and a bicycle room for shareholders. Pets, washer/dryers, and pieds-a-terre are permitted. Assessment: $323/month until December 2026br br

Details

MLS #RLS20101325
Listing TypeFor Sale
StyleHouse
Building Name205/78 Owners Corp.
HOA Dues$2,265
Sub-TypeResale
StatusActive
Year1931
Days On Site83
Listing Provided ByCorcoran Group | Deanna E Kory

Features

Bed(s)1
Bath(s) 1 Total
Story(s)20
Units218
ZoningC1-9
Property ViewYes

Interior

Rooms Total3
CoolingOther
Cooling Yes / NoNo
AppliancesDishwasher
Interior FeaturesHigh Ceilings
Fireplace Yes / NoNo
Laundry FeaturesBuilding Other

Exterior

Exterior FeaturesBuilding Courtyard
Patio And Porch FeaturesNone

Parking

Garage Yes / NoNo

Taxes

Tax Block01433
Tax Lot7501

Area Information

StateNY
CountyNew York
CityNew York City
Zip Code10075
AreaManhattan
Community NameLenox Hill
Listing VS Median (in Lenox Hill)
Price:
$495,000
low | high
Med:
$1,995,000
100% of Average
On site:
83
low | high
Med:
252.5
32.871287128713% of Average
Sourced by Back At You

Market Activity 10075

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StateNY
CountyNew York
CityNew York City
Zip Code10075
AreaManhattan
Community NameLenox Hill
Listing VS Median (in Lenox Hill)
Price:
$495,000
low | high
Med:
$1,995,000
100% of Average
On site:
83
low | high
Med:
252.5
32.871287128713% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Nearby Listings (Within 1/10 mile)
Price: $371K - $618K
sqft: 0 - 0
Listing Updated: July 28, 2026 at 2:27:24 PM PDT