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159 East 78th Street
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Lexington Ave & Third Ave
4 Beds4.5 Baths2,052 Square FeetSingle Family
$7,225,000
floors / apts4 / 1
Lot Size18'x102'
Built Size18'x38'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$44,304
Price Per SF
$3,521
This property was sold for $7,225,000 on 12/05/19.
Listing Features
- WBFP
Outdoor space and views
- Townhouse Views
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Garden
Property Description for 159 East 78th Street
There are a few streets in New York City that are especially beautiful, sweet townhouse blocks. It is well known on the Upper East Side that 78th Street is one of the prettiest townhouse streets. On 78th between Lexington and third Avenues there is a row of Landmarked brick houses with white trim windows that is particularly charming and memorable. 159 East 78th is one of those houses, famous for their European/downtown look and feel, with long windows and lovely details and scale, as well as for the fact that they so rarely are available for sale. 159 East 78th has been meticulously maintained, including upgraded central air, and a new roof and multiple working fireplaces. On the first floor of the house is a lovely entrance, an eat in kitchen with tree filled windows, a powder bath and a large dining room with working fireplace which opens to a beautifully planted garden. There are multiple gardens behind the row of houses, creating a real sense of green and tranquility. The parlour floor, with three full length French doors across both sides, has been completely opened up to create a wonderful, spacious expanse with light and trees north and south, high ceilings and two working fireplaces. The space on the parlour floor feels both expansive and intimate, with cozy nooks within the larger room. The third floor has a big south facing bedroom (currently used as an office) the full width of the house with its own bath and two lovely garden facing bedrooms that feel like a wonderful hotel somewhere in Europe. The top floor is a romantic master suite with a private terrace, dressing room and large master bath. With rooftop and townhouse views, it is a completely private sanctuary. The basement of the house has full ceiling height and is fitted out with a gym, a laundry, storage and a windowed room with a bath.
Building Details for 159 East 78th Street
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1899
Floors/Apts4/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
77 St
0.07 miles
72 St
0.38 miles
86 St
0.4 miles
86 St
0.45 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.5 miles
Citi Bike
E 77 St & 3 Ave
0.08 miles
3 Ave & E 82 St
0.17 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: 71378TH
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