221 East 78th Street, Unit 4J
Description
Welcome to this beautifully renovated 1-bed coop nestled in the heart of vibrant Upper East Side. This exquisite 1-bed, 1-bath residence offers a harmonious blend of modern elegance and classic charm, including abundant storage space with 5 closets.
Step inside the foyer to discover a meticulously designed interior, boasting stunning architectural elements such as built-ins, crown mouldings, and decorative mouldings. The living...Renovated 1-bed with most desirable layout in building with 5 closets!!
Welcome to this beautifully renovated 1-bed coop nestled in the heart of vibrant Upper East Side. This exquisite 1-bed, 1-bath residence offers a harmonious blend of modern elegance and classic charm, including abundant storage space with 5 closets.
Step inside the foyer to discover a meticulously designed interior, boasting stunning architectural elements such as built-ins, crown mouldings, and decorative mouldings. The living space is graced with North and East exposures, providing delightful city, garden, and street views through soundproof dual pane windows.
The renovated kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, and premium granite counters. Enjoy casual meals at the breakfast bar/nook. This elegant galley kitchen also includes a butler's pantry.
The bedroom is in the corner of the building, featuring both North and East exposures. Equipped with a generous double California custom closet and secondary closet, this bedroom has more than enough storage space.
The luxurious bathroom is completely renovated and showcases ceramic and granite finishes. A shower/tub combo makes this bathroom versatile for any buyer.
Residents benefit from exceptional building amenities, including a common garden courtyard for outdoor relaxation. The full-service building offers an elevator, part-time doorman and concierge services With laundry facilities on-site and various security features, this co-op provides the perfect urban sanctuary for those seeking a refined lifestyle in a dynamic neighborhood. This building is walking distance for the 6/N/Q/R train, and many restaurants, bars, and grocery stores!
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Listing Agents
![Brendan Yu]()
brendan.yu@compass.comP: (914)-610-1118
![Zsuzsanna Bircsak]()
zsuzsanna.bircsak@compass.comP: (929)-391-7584
Amenities
- Doorman
- Part-Time Doorman
- Remote Doorman
- Concierge
- Patio
- Common Garden
- Common Outdoor Space
- Crown Mouldings
Property Details for 221 East 78th Street, Unit 4J
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 265 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $1,952 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 3.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1948 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
221 E 78th St
Location
Building Information for 221 East 78th Street, Unit 4J
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$4,462 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
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1Property History for 221 East 78th Street, Unit 4J
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2025 | $515,000 -1.7% / yr | |
| 11/05/2025 | Sold Manual | $515,000 |
| 07/14/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 02/03/2025 | Price Change Manual | $550,000 |
| 10/21/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $570,000 |
| 08/21/2023 | $625,000 | |
| 04/19/2023 | $650,000 | |
| 12/24/2020 | $630,000 | |
| 06/26/2020 | $630,000 | |
| 07/07/2015 | — | |
| 06/30/2015 | $615,000 +3.6% / yr | |
| 03/11/2015 | $595,000 | |
| 09/21/2006 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #313d4eaf67990ac45652bbc9e87771d0ca60c62e | $545,000 |
| 03/20/2006 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #313d4eaf67990ac45652bbc9e87771d0ca60c62e | $545,000 |
| 02/09/2006 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #313d4eaf67990ac45652bbc9e87771d0ca60c62e | $545,000 |
| 07/16/2004 | Sold RealPlus #a090915e64411a03e33a5c0d8c6e8e53e000adef | $417,000 |
| 07/16/2004 | $417,000 | |
| 05/20/2004 | Contract Signed RealPlus #a090915e64411a03e33a5c0d8c6e8e53e000adef | $399,000 |
| 04/12/2004 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #a090915e64411a03e33a5c0d8c6e8e53e000adef | $399,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 221 East 78th Street, Unit 4J
Schools near 221 East 78th Street, Unit 4J
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor PublicPK to 5 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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