5 East 78th Street, Unit 6
Rented
New Construction
Rented
New Construction
Description
You enter the building through two large keyed doors, move into a spacious lobby and take the elevator up to the 6th floor, where it opens directly into the apartment. Beautiful, dark hardwood...Welcome home to this charming and sophisticated full floor two bedroom, two bathroom apartment located on the 6th floor of the famed Barclay Mansion. Originally built in 1904 and meticulously restored over the years, the residences in this townhouse have both old-world European detail coupled with modern finishes.
You enter the building through two large keyed doors, move into a spacious lobby and take the elevator up to the 6th floor, where it opens directly into the apartment. Beautiful, dark hardwood floors grace the space and the ceilings are almost 10 feet high. The showstopper in the home is the oversized skylight that floods the living room with light. Large 8 foot high European turn-and-tilt windows make it easy to add even more light and air in the home. There are two wood burning fireplaces, one in the living room and one in the master bedroom, perfect for enjoying cozy nights at home.
Recent renovations include an updated kitchen, modifications to the bathrooms and through wall HVAC units in each room. This apartment is loaded with closet space including a custom built shoe closet. A new washer/dryer is located in the basement and you are able to do your laundry for free.
Apartment 6 is available for a 6 or 8 month lease. The owner will also consider longer.
Listing Agents
![Brandon Major]()
brandon.major@compass.comP: (407)-285-5826
![Jason Haber]()
jason.haber@compass.comP: (212)-203-9561
Amenities
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Voice Intercom
- Midrise
- Pet Friendly
- Unfurnished
Property Details for 5 East 78th Street, Unit 6
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 39 |
| Rental Incentives | - |
| Available Date | 03/28/2024 |
| Lease Term | 6-12 months |
| Furnished | Unfurnished |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| Views | None |
| Architectural Style | - |
| Lot Size | 2,554 SF / 25' x 102' |
| County | New York County |
Building
The Barclay Mansion
Building Information for 5 East 78th Street, Unit 6
Property History for 5 East 78th Street, Unit 6
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Schools near 5 East 78th Street, Unit 6
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. 6 Lillie D Blake 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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