205 East 78th Street, Unit 5A
Sold 3/1/23
Sold 3/1/23
Description
This perfect gem is well-proportioned featuring an oversized living and an updated kitchen with granite cabinets, a dishwasher and solid wood cabinetry. The king size bedroom has two oversized closets and an en suite windowed bathroom with a shower/tub. Other features in this pin-drop quiet residence include, high beamed ceilings, outfitted closets and hardwood floors...Charming pre-war one bedroom, one bathroom home is located in a well established, pre-war co-op in the heart of the Upper East Side.
This perfect gem is well-proportioned featuring an oversized living and an updated kitchen with granite cabinets, a dishwasher and solid wood cabinetry. The king size bedroom has two oversized closets and an en suite windowed bathroom with a shower/tub. Other features in this pin-drop quiet residence include, high beamed ceilings, outfitted closets and hardwood floors throughout.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MAINTENANCE INCLUDES UTILITIES!
205 East 78th Street is a celebrated and revered pre-war cooperative. Formerly a hotel, the beautiful lobby transports you to old New York, while the building offers modern conveniences, including 24-hour doorman, live-in Super, bicycle storage, storage lockers for rent and central laundry.
The coops is pet friendly (dogs under 30lbs) and allows pieds-à-terre, gifting, co-purchasing, and guarantors. Subletting permitted after 2 years of ownership. 25% down.
The location is superior, proximal to everything: Central Park, shopping and restaurants, in addition to being close to the M79 Crosstown bus and the 6 and Q trains.
Listing Agents
![Adie Kriegstein]()
adie.kriegstein@compass.comP: (917)-921-6929
![The NYC Experience Team]()
nycexperience@compass.comP: (917)-921-6929
![Maurice Mizrahi]()
maurice.mizrahi@compass.comP: (401)-497-7223
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Full-Time Doorman
- Limited Views
- Crown Mouldings
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Dishwasher
Property Details for 205 East 78th Street, Unit 5A
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 161 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $1,630 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 25% |
| Total Rooms | 3.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1931 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
205 E 78th St
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Public Records for 205 East 78th Street, Unit 5A
Schools near 205 East 78th Street, Unit 5A
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
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| Public - | 6 to 8 |
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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 |
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