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205 East 78th Street, #9H

$1,095,000 ($1,112 per ft2) | 2 beds, 2 baths | Approx. 985 ft2
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90 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Feb 9, 2024
    Days on Market: 90
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Lenox Hill (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 177 times
Monthly Maintenance: $3,331 ($3.38/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $5,597
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $8,928 ($9.06/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 25% ($273,750), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE Back on market! Exceptional value meets beauty and scale in this quintessential prewar 2 bedroom, 2 bath home in prime Upper East Side. Bathed in southern light through over-sized windows, the living room graciously accommodates dining table and conversation area. Beautifully adorned with a working wood burning fireplace flanked by built-in display shelving with storage below, this room oozes warmth by day and night.

The large eat-in-kitchen offers an exciting opportunity to create your dream chef’s kitchen with zero compromises! Retire to your king-sized bedroom with 2 generous California closet plus en suite bath where you can luxuriate in a relaxing soak after a long day. The second bedroom is also well proportioned with 2 closets and fantastic southern light with open city views.

The main bathroom also boasts a deep vintage soaking tub, pedestal sink and black and white tiling. Throughout are richly stained oak hardwood floors, high beamed ceilings, prewar details and custom radiator covers. Quietly situated in 205 East 78th Street, an Art Deco building built Circa 1925. Residents here enjoy a thoughtful, caring staff including full-time doormen and live-in Superintendent.

There is central laundry, bike storage and private storage for rent. Pets (1 per apartment) and in-unit Washer/Dryers are permitted as are pied-a-terres, subletting, guarantors, co-purchasing, parents buying for children, and gifting. Enjoy living proximate to an array of fine and casual dining options, shopping, Central Park, John Jay and Carl Schurz Parks, Museums and easy transportation to anywhere in Manhattan.

Your new home awaits!

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About 205 East 78th Street

55

205 East 78th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 55, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

24
Out of 44
+
18
Out of 36
+
13
Out of 39
=
55
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Good 3 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Discrete 1 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Average Mix 2 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 40 blocks 2 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
10-15 1 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Superb central location for shopping and restaurants
  • Storage space
  • Central laundry room
  • Bicycle room
  • Convenient to public transportation
  • Doorman
  • Handsome Art Deco detailing
  • Solid construction
  • Nice lobby
  • Close to subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • No sundeck
  • No health club
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