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The Charles House, 40 East 78th Street, #8C

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2 apartments are currently available in this building.

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Key Details

  • Listed: Jan 3, 2024
    Days on Market: 0
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 450 times
Monthly Common Charges: $1,228
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $1,320
Total Taxes & Fees: $2,548 ($2.12/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: -
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $14,333 ($11.94/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($189,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Welcome home to 8C at 40 East 78th Street, The Charles House Condominium, in the highly coveted ’Gold Coast’ of the Upper East Side. This is a rare, condominium find, with extremely low monthly carrying costs, a prime ’off the park’ location and an elegant new marble building lobby. The home is ready for its brand-new owner to make it their own, so bring your architect and contractor to create your own paradise off the park!

The home is loaded with potential, and there are many different possible layouts (one alternate floor plan attached).The pin-drop quiet home is bathed in natural light, accented with South and West private views of the townhomes.

The master bedroom suite comfortably allows for a king-sized bed with nightstands, plus plenty of room for extra storage and seating. The second bedroom, which also fits a king-sized bed, has it’s own on-suite bathroom and two closets (the bathroom can also be expanded as seen in the alternative floor plan).

40 E 78th Street, The Charles House, is a full-service condominium building with a newly renovated lobby and impeccable 24-hour staff that includes two on-shift doormen, concierge and live-in superintendent.

Amenities include a newly landscaped roof deck with breathtaking Central Park views, gym, bicycle room, central laundry room, adjacent garage, and additional basement storage.

The building has an ideal Upper East Side location off of Madison Avenue, steps from Central Park, public transportation, fine dining, museums, and lovely shopping boutiques. Please note there is currently an assessment for the lobby renovation of $268.63 (per month) for 12 years. Taxes reflect LLC usage, primary residents are eligible for up to 17% discount.

All information furnished herein is from sources deemed reliable.

All information is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale or lease, or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, please hire your own architect or engineer.
Only rugs, art and drapes are virtually staged

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About The Charles House, 40 East 78th Street

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The Charles House, 40 East 78th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 75, 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

25
Out of 44
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26
Out of 36
+
16
Out of 39
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8
=
75
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but OK 1 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 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:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unrelated Base 0 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:
Outstanding 5 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 30 blocks 3 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 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:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 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:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 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:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1985
  • FT Doorman
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

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