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The Charles House, 40 East 78th Street
Doorman Condo in Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St.
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40 East 78th Street

The Charles House,
40 East 78th Street

Doorman Condo located in Upper East Side, at The Southeast corner of Madison Avenue  Map

$2,201 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Sale
$112 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Rent
$1,898 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (1)
  • For Rent (4)
  • Recent Sales (19)
  • All Units in Building (102)
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Overview of The Charles House at 40 East 78th Street

The Charles House is a white-glove, full-service luxury condominium located at 40 East 78th Street, on the corner of Madison Avenue. Staff and amenities include a full-time doorman, a live-in super, a planted roof deck with unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park, a fitness center, and a garage. The building is pet-friendly and ideally situated a few blocks from Central Park and Madison Avenue's best dining and shopping. Pied-a-terres and investors welcome.

Year Built
1924
Converted: 1985
Apartments
102
Floors
16
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
10%
102Apartments
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Amenities

  • 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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Nearby Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.18 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at Lexington Ave 0.47 miles

Nearby Schools

  1. Ps 6 Lillie D Blake
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,UG
  2. Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
    Grades: 6,7,8
  3. Ps 290 Manhattan New School
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5
  4. Ps 169 Robert F Kennedy
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,UG
  5. Eleanor Roosevelt High School
    Grades: 9,10,11,12
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org
  1. Ramaz School
    Grades: 9,10,11,12
  2. Ramaz School
    Grades: 9,10,11,12
  3. Rudolf Steiner School
    Grades: PK,TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
  4. The Hewitt School
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
  5. Rudolf Steiner School
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org

Carter’s Review

"This white-and-gray-brick apartment house occupies the entire block-front on the east side of Madison Avenue between 77th and 78th Streets.

White/gray-brick apartment buildings have not garnered many architectural accolades, but this one certainly is above average. It has some bay windows and some terraces, but its best feature is that most of its second-story along the avenue is indented, which gives the building an important "visual" lift as it seems to levitate the quite considerable mass of the building above it. The central portion of the façade along the avenue is recessed above the second floor, which also helps lessen the building's sense of mass."
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Pros & Cons

  • Interesting indented second-story
  • Doorman
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Some Terraces
  • Some bay windows
  • Excellent public transportation
  • Garage
  • Close to many major cultural institutions
  • Attractive- quiet street
  • Close to Subway
  • No Balconies
  • No sundeck
  • No health club

CityRealty Rating

25
/44
Architecture
+
26
/36
Location
+
16
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
=
75
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "gracious" Madison Avenue condo offers "superb" Upper East Side living with "attentive service" and "hotel-like" common areas. The "uniquely configured" building stretches a full block, delivering "fantastic natural light" through its shallow depth. Residents praise the "ample" bedrooms and "generous closet space," though bathrooms are "basic." The "prime location" on "pretty blocks" makes this a "solid choice" for those seeking classic Upper East Side living.
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The Charles House, 40 East 78th Street Floorplans

Apt 4H
3 beds, 3 baths, Approx. 1,679 ft2
Apt 4F
3 beds, 2 baths, Approx. ft2
Apt 11B
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. ft2
Apt 15F
3 beds, 3 baths, Approx. 2,567 ft2
Apt 5H
1 bed, 2 baths, Approx. 1,679 ft2
Last sold for $1,730,000
on Jan 31, 2024
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Apt 10B
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. 1,203 ft2
Last sold for $2,200,000
on Jul 7, 2022
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Created with Highstock 5.0.0SalesPrice Per Sq. Ft.200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420250510152025$500$1,000$1,500$2,000$2,500$3,000
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2025
-
-
-
-
0
2024
$1,609
$2,801,667
$1,644
$2,725,000
3
2023
$2,273
$4,757,500
$2,273
$4,757,500
2
2022
$1,850
$2,621,667
$1,845
$2,265,000
3
2021
$1,399
$1,769,411
$1,419
$1,834,525
11
2020
$1,439
$2,975,000
$1,439
$2,975,000
2
2019
$1,300
$1,943,529
$1,621
$2,213,000
3
2018
$1,734
$2,395,833
$1,659
$2,400,000
6
2017
$2,063
$3,069,500
$1,895
$2,900,000
5
2016
$2,249
$2,950,000
$2,443
$2,550,000
3
2015
$1,949
$2,288,000
$1,949
$2,288,000
2
2014
$1,880
$2,470,938
$1,886
$2,466,875
4
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2013
$1,568
$2,256,250
$1,568
$2,256,250
2
2012
$1,598
$2,164,000
$1,651
$2,150,000
5
2011
$1,553
$2,421,150
$1,451
$2,025,000
8
2010
$1,368
$2,025,000
$1,368
$2,025,000
2
2009
$1,199
$1,935,196
$1,190
$1,440,000
7
2008
$1,582
$2,284,509
$1,582
$2,284,509
2
2007
$1,474
$2,800,000
$1,474
$2,800,000
1
2006
$1,384
$1,911,250
$1,371
$2,025,000
4
2005
$1,299
$1,741,367
$1,323
$1,752,234
4
2004
$1,230
$1,541,967
$1,107
$1,550,000
3
2003
$1,006
$1,670,000
$1,006
$1,450,000
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