Updated 12 years ago
Sold
5 Rooms2 Beds2 Baths1,295 Square FeetCondo
$2,495,000
Common Charges$1,332
RE Taxes$1,903
Price Per SF
$1,927
This property was sold for $2,350,000 on 10/21/14.
Listing Features
- Abundant Closets
- Separate Dining Area
- Walk-in Closet
- Oversized Windows
- Dishwasher
- Galley
- Service Entrance
Outdoor space and views
- South Exposure
- West Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Attended Elevator
- Bike Storage
- Cold Storage
- Fitness Facility
- Garage
- Laundry Room
- Roof Deck
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
- Pieds A Terre Ok
Property Description for 40 East 78th Street, 6-F
Madison Avenue Upper East Side 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo near Central Park- Residence 6F is a 1,295 SF convertible 3 BR 2 BTH, currently configured as a 2 BR 2 BTH with western exposure onto Madison Avenue. Delivered in original condition, seize this unprecedented opportunity to enlist the services of your architect and contractor and custom-design one of the very few condominiums that exist in Lenox Hill, The Upper East Side's most exclusive residential enclave. The well-proportioned home has excellent bones, featuring a large dining area, ample bedroom proportions, oversized windows and great light coming in from the south and west. There are a grand total of 8 closets throughout the apartment, including 2 large walk-ins. The galley kitchen features a convenient private service entrance for deliveries.
Situated on the southeast corner of 78th Street and Madison Avenue, The Charles House Condo could not be any better-located. Originally constructed in 1958, the building has 102 apartments, 16 stories and a range of amenities including 24-hour doorman and concierge, on-site parking garage with DIRECT access to the building, fitness center, gorgeous rooftop garden with Central Park views, private storage containers of all sizes, bicycle storage and laundry room. Everything else you could dream of is just a stroll down Madison Avenue: High-end fashion boutiques such as Missoni, Prada, Fabrizio Giannone, Emilio Pucci and Valentino are all located within 2-3 blocks. Café Boulud, Sant Ambroeus and Via Quadronno offer fine dining for the discerning patron. Nearby Guggeinheim, Whitney and Metropolitan Museums are cultural staples of the Upper East Side. Zoned for P.S. 6.
Listing History for 40 East 78th Street, 6-F
Now
10/24/2014
$2,350,000
Sold and Closed by Jaqueline Teplitzky
Douglas Elliman
08/15/2014
Contract Signed by Jaqueline Teplitzky
Douglas Elliman
Building Details for 40 East 78th Street
OwnershipCondo
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessAttended Elevator
Year Built1949
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts15/102
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
77 St
0.18 miles
86 St
0.46 miles
Citi Bike
5 Ave & E 78 St
0.11 miles
E 76 St & Park Ave
0.12 miles
Upper East Side | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Exuding a cosmopolitan, refined air that is reminiscent of Paris or other European cities, the Upper East Side (the UES, to local cognoscenti) has a reputation as being a bastion of wealth and privilege. Even though it was built by American “royalty” families like the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, Kennedys, Carnegies and Rockefellers, whose elaborate mansions once anchored Fifth Avenue, there are affordable housing options throughout the neighborhood. The further east you move, away from Central Park and the more commercial avenues, the more likely you are to find quiet, tree-lined streets with historic townhouses and brownstones. Keep your eye out for reasonably priced apartments in pre-war low-rise and even a few high-rise buildings.
With abundant, beautifully landscaped green spaces, including the oasis of Central Park acting like a backyard, the area is quiet and lushly green. You can relax and unwind in John Jay Park, Carl Schurz Park or take a stroll along the East River Promenade. The whole neighborhood seems isolated from the workaday chaos of the city at large. Add to that the history of the neighborhood and the abundance of cultural institutions, and you have a uniquely welcoming neighborhood.
Known for its abundance of high-end retail shopping, especially on Madison Avenue, the Upper East Side is host to the Barneys New York flagship department store. Here you can find upscale goods, fashion and home decor items. You will also find the edgy runway-inspired Alexander McQueen collections. If you are dying to treat your feet to red-soled opulence, be sure to visit the Christian Louboutin boutique. These are only a small sampling of this high-end shopper’s paradise that features everything from designer boutiques that offer the ultimate in haute couture to resale shops where you can find last season’s best on sale at hefty discounts .
There are many unique dining experiences, from fine dining to the casual bite-on-the-go, awaiting you in the UES. Sushi is going through a renaissance in the city, and the best omakase-style sushi can be found at Sasabune on E 73rd Street. Omakase sushi means that you leave the choice of ingredients, preparation method and presentation to the chef. Elegant French cuisine can be experienced at JoJo, E 64th Street, housed in gorgeous townhouse. Just for fun, visit the Lexington Candy Shop on Lexington Avenue, to get a taste of an old-fashioned soda fountain.
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OLR ID: 1289275
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