Milton Coste

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221 E 78th Street #2-D
Closed For Sale Co-op

$540,000

221 E 78th Street #2-D

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10966266

RLS at REBNY

Listing by William Raveis New York City LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1946

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1946
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,064.68/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 2 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South,West facing

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 2 of 6
Exposure South,West
Pets CatsOk
Cross Street Third Avenue/Second Avenue
Year Built 1946
Structure Type None
Block/Lot 1433/7

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Mar 25, 2024 $585,000 -
Price Reduced Aug 2, 2024 $535,000 -8.5%
Currently Apr 28, 2026 $540,000 +0.9%

Description

Welcome to 221 East 78th Street, a boutique building located in the heart of the upper east side.
This turnkey treelined one bedroom apartment boasts plenty of sunlight, abundant windows and closets.

Features include:
-Hardwood floors and crown molding throughout the home
-Entry foyer with coat closet
-Dinning room features a beautiful modern fixture and a sizeable walk in closet
-Gut renovated windowed kitchen with stainless steel GE appliances, mosaic black splash, hard wood floors, abundant cabinet space and breakfast bar to sit and eat in.
-Gut renovated windowed bathroom with modern fixtures, soaking tub/shower.
-Large primary bedroom, with a spacious 2 x7 closet.

About the building:
The building features a part-time doorman (M-F 8AM to 12AM, weekends 3PM to 1AM), live-in Super, bike storage, brand new windows, a renovated lobby and entryway and a lovingly landscaped common garden.
Pied-a-terres and co-purchases allowed. Subleasing permitted after 2 years. Cats ok (no dogs).

Prime Location, next to Candle Cafe, Quality Eats Citarella, Eli's Market, Whole Foods, Fairway, Soul Cycle, Equinox, Central Park and the East River.

2% transfer fee payable by buyer.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Entrance Foyer Kitchen Window Common Area New Windows

Exterior Features

Building Storage Building Garden

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,064.68/mo
Original Price $585,000
Sale Price $540,000
Previous Price $535,000

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.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

343

Median Asking Price

$1.52M

Median $/Sqft

$1,546

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

26

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

34

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/27/26, 10:07 PM EST

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Location

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221 E 78th Street #2-D, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue/Second Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1900
Year Built
126 years old
6
Floors
41
Residential Units
R4A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $1,872,450
Land Value: $251,100
Exemptions: $6,870

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 6,560 SF
Building Area: 27,468 SF
Built FAR: 4.19
Allowed FAR: 1

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $2,064.68 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1946, making it approximately 80 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10966266
First Listed: 3/25/2024
On Market: 3/25/2024
Price Changed: 8/2/2024
Closed: 7/2/2024
Contract Date: 3/25/2024

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis New York City LLC - Denae Montesi

Listing Contact: (347) 371-0573

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