188 EAST 78 STREET

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Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10075

Built 2000 31 Floors 72 Units Condominiums

100/100

Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

188 EAST 78 STREET is a mid-size modern condominiums building with walk-up in Upper East Side. The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the ... Zoned C1-9, this building sits in a local retail uses serving nearby residents. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

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ACRIS Records

Every recorded deed, mortgage, and lien since 1966.

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Tax bill, ownership, building class, zoning.

BBL: 1014127502.00000000

LLC Lookup

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DOB BIS Record

Department of Buildings permits, violations, and certificates of occupancy.

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Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01412-7502

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Sales History

Date ▼	Unit	Beds	Price	Sq Ft
Apr 1, 2022	Unit PHA	2BR	$3,590,000	2,156
Dec 9, 2022	Unit 4C	2BR	$1,815,000	1,513
Mar 14, 2016	Unit 14C	2BR	N/A	1,681
Feb 27, 2020	Unit 11B	3BR	$2,850,000	1,685
Jul 5, 2023	Unit 22A	4BR	$4,500,000	2,500
Nov 28, 2022	Unit 6-B	3BR	$3,850,000	2,299
Oct 19, 2022	Unit 15-A	3BR	$3,300,000	2,068
Jun 7, 2017	Unit 21A	5BR	$4,975,000	2,510
Apr 24, 2017	Unit 5E	2BR	$2,400,000	1,782
Nov 5, 2015	Unit 18B	5BR	$6,300,000	2,874
Nov 17, 2023	Unit 23B	4BR	$6,363,000	2,874
Oct 23, 2019	Unit 18A	5BR	$4,200,000	2,530
Dec 28, 2021	Unit 10A	3BR	$3,800,000	2,068
Sep 24, 2020	Unit 7C	2BR	$2,200,000	1,681
Jul 7, 2022	Unit 28B	4BR	$6,000,000	2,845
Jun 26, 2017	Unit 5A	1BR	$1,850,000	1,275
Oct 2, 2017	Unit 5D	2BR	$1,925,000	1,500
Aug 14, 2024	Unit 19A	4BR	$4,400,000	2,530
Jul 17, 2023	Unit PH-B	3BR	$4,399,900	2,601
May 24, 2022	Unit 30-A	3BR	$4,425,000	2,156
Feb 28, 2013	Unit 10-A	3BR	$3,305,000	2,068
Jan 3, 2017	Unit 28A	5BR	$4,800,000	2,500
Jun 5, 2017	Unit 12C	2BR	$2,395,000	-
Jun 15, 2017	Unit 3B	2BR	$2,950,000	1,881
Sep 15, 2025	Unit 4D	2BR	$2,295,000	2,011
Apr 12, 2018	Unit 17C	2BR	$3,150,000	1,681
Jan 30, 2026	Unit 5D	2BR	$2,390,500	1,500
Dec 23, 2024	Unit 16A	3BR	$3,850,000	2,068
Dec 22, 2021	Unit 10A	3BR	$3,800,000	2,068
Apr 2, 2024	Unit 19B	5BR	$5,350,000	2,874
Nov 15, 2023	Unit 24B	5BR	$5,900,000	2,874
Nov 7, 2023	Unit 9C	2BR	$2,250,000	1,681
Sep 25, 2018	Unit 27A	3BR	$4,800,000	2,530
Jan 5, 2018	Unit 6D	2BR	$2,450,000	1,500
Feb 25, 2021	Unit 31B	3BR	$4,700,000	2,601
May 17, 2017	Unit 7C	2BR	$2,300,000	1,681
Oct 20, 2014	Unit 17C	2BR	N/A	1,681
Mar 15, 2012	Unit 14AB	5BR	$7,650,000	3,732
Jun 20, 2017	Unit 21B	3BR	$6,480,000	2,874
Aug 2, 2017	Unit 23-B	5BR	$5,600,000	2,874
Aug 20, 2013	Unit 11B	3BR	N/A	1,684
Mar 5, 2018	Unit 7C	2BR	$2,300,000	1,681
Oct 10, 2017	Unit 23-B	5BR	N/A	2,874
Jan 22, 2014	Unit 5B	3BR	N/A	2,300
Jun 28, 2017	Unit 28B	4BR	$5,950,000	2,874
Dec 29, 2020	Unit 14AB	5BR	$5,650,000	3,732
Feb 29, 2020	Unit 11B	3BR	$2,850,000	1,685
Dec 21, 2020	Unit 22A	5BR	$3,650,000	2,500
Apr 30, 2018	Unit 7AB	4BR	$8,950,000	3,732

Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

77 St

448 ft away

86 St

0.43 mi away

456

68 St-Hunter College

0.46 mi away

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District

C1-9

Local retail uses serving nearby residents.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

11.41 / 10.00

Fully built or over-built

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Building Details

Physical

Building Class: Condominiums (RM)
Land Use: 4
Year Built: 2000
Floors: 31
Buildings on Lot: 2
Total Units: 151
Residential Units: 72
Gross Floor Area: 197,415 sq ft
Lot Area: 17,304 sq ft
Lot Frontage: 120 ft
Lot Depth: 204.33 ft

Municipal Districts

Community District: CD 8
City Council: District 4
School District: 2
Police Precinct: 19
Fire Company: E044
Sanitation District: 8

BBL: 1014127502.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 188 EAST 78 STREET

What kind of building is 188 EAST 78 STREET?

188 EAST 78 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Condominiums (building class RM).

When was 188 EAST 78 STREET built?

Built in 2000, 31 floors, 151 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.

How many units are at 188 EAST 78 STREET?

72 residential units across 31 floors. The building also contains 79 commercial or non-residential units.

How many apartments are currently for sale at 188 EAST 78 STREET?

Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.

What is the average price per square foot at 188 EAST 78 STREET?

Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.

What is the closest subway to 188 EAST 78 STREET?

The closest subway stop is 77 St (6 line), approximately 448 ft away. Walking distances are approximate.

How can I see the full sales history for 188 EAST 78 STREET?

The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.

Who should I contact about a listing at 188 EAST 78 STREET?

Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email milton@miltoncoste.com, or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.

Who owns 188 EAST 78 STREET?

The current owner of 188 EAST 78 STREET is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-01412-7502 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.

What is the BBL for 188 EAST 78 STREET?

The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 188 EAST 78 STREET is 1-01412-7502. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1412) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (7502). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.

Where can I find the deed history for 188 EAST 78 STREET?

Every recorded deed for 188 EAST 78 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01412-7502 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

Interested in 188 EAST 78 STREET?

Milton Coste is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC with 25+ years across all five boroughs. Call, text, or schedule a free consultation.

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