245 East 78th Street, Unit 5A
Listed By Compass
New
Listed By Compass
New
Description
Located on a charming tree-lined block, 245 East 78th Street is a historic building that has been reimagined as a boutique collection of twenty-two modern apartments. The classic and detailed pre-war façade has been carefully preserved and restored, while double-glazed European casement windows have been added for optimal natural light and architectural richness. Aside from the exterior, everything in the building has been completely gut renovated. Residents will enjoy all new systems such as individually controlled multi-zone heating and cooling, Insinkerator garbage disposals, washer/dryers that vent and hardwood floors. Amenities include an attended lobby with a full time doorman and a package room for deliveries, a landscaped roof terrace with open city views, a private fitness center with a walkout courtyard, a bicycle room, and a private storage closet for each residence. With an ambiance that resembles a wonderful boutique hotel, 245 East 78th Street raises the bar for apartments on the Upper East Side. Pets are welcome.
Listing Agents
![Alexa Lambert]()
alexa.lambert@compass.comP: (917)-403-8819
![Marc Achilles]()
marc.achilles@compass.comP: (646)-286-0560
![Georgeana Leontiou]()
georgeana.leontiou@compass.comP: (203)-273-8770
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Concierge
- Common Outdoor Space
- Elevator
- Walk Up
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Central AC
- Dishwasher
Property Details for 245 East 78th Street, Unit 5A
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 1 |
| Rental Incentives | No Fee |
| Available Date | 01/07/2025 |
| Lease Term | 12 months |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Compass Type | Apartment |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 2018 |
| Views | None |
| Architectural Style | - |
| Lot Size | 8,480 SF / 83' x 102' |
| County | New York County |
Building
245 E 78th St
Building Information for 245 East 78th Street, Unit 5A
Property History for 245 East 78th Street, Unit 5A
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Schools near 245 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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