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The Charles House, 40 East 78th Street, #12C

$2,195,000 | 2 beds, 2 baths
Building Profile  | 
72 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 6, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($55,000) on Oct 24
    Days on Market: 72
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 268 times
Monthly Common Charges: $1,237
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $1,279
Total Taxes & Fees: $2,516
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $13,103
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $15,619
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($219,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • The recently remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condominium features a spacious living room integrated with an open kitchen, opulent en-suite bathrooms, custom California closets, luxurious walnut flooring, marble-clad bathrooms, and premium Moen fixtures. The kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line Gaggenau appliances, Italian Calcutta marble countertops, and custom cabinets with built-in wine storage.
  • Building Amenities: Full-Service Luxury
  • The full-service luxury condominium building offers a 24-hour doorman, fitness facility, garage, landscaped roof deck with stunning park views, private storage, bike room, and live-in superintendent. The building has also undergone a complete lobby renovation.
  • Views: Stunning Skyline and Park
  • The planted roof deck offers unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park, providing residents with a tranquil escape from the bustling city.
  • Pet Policy: Pet-Friendly

Description

This exquisitely remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condominium is perfectly situated at the intersection of 78th Street and Madison Avenue, right in the heart of the vibrant Upper East Side. Following a comprehensive renovation, the home now boasts an inviting foyer leading into a spacious living room seamlessly integrated with an open kitchen. The kitchen, designed for culinary enthusiasts, showcases top-of-the-line Gaggenau appliances, Italian Calcutta marble countertops, and custom cabinets with built-in wine storage. Both generously sized bedrooms feature opulent en-suite bathrooms.

Notable features include custom California closets, luxurious walnut flooring, marble-clad bathrooms, and premium Moen fixtures. The Charles House, a highly sought-after pet-friendly condominium has recently undergone a complete lobby renovation, now exuding timeless elegance and charm. Located just moments away from Central Park and Madison Avenue’s premier dining and shopping destinations. Residents enjoy an array of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, fitness facility, garage, landscaped roof deck boasting stunning park views, private storage, bike room, and attentive live-in superintendent. There is a ongoing special assessment of $252.65 for lobby renovation and a Capital Reserve Fund assessment of $246.46 until March 2025.

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Listing courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

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About The Charles House, 40 East 78th Street

75

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
+
26
Out of 36
+
16
Out of 39
+
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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Pros
  • 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
Cons
  • No Balconies
  • No sundeck
  • No health club
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Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.17 miles
  1. 4
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at Lexington Ave 0.46 miles

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