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119 East 78th Street
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Park Ave & Lexington Ave
9 Rooms4 Beds4 Baths5,500 Square FeetSingle Family
$9,900,000
floors / apts4 / 1
Lot Size18'9"x102'2"
Built Size18'8"x50'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$87,922
Price Per SF
$1,800
This property was sold for $8,750,000 on 06/15/21.
Listing Features
- Architectural Dtls
- Original Details
- Oversized Windows
Outdoor space and views
- Backyard
- Balcony
- Garden
- Private Roof
Building Amenities
- Backyard
- Laundry Room
Property Description for 119 East 78th Street
119 East 78th Street is a beautifully renovated, 18'67 ft-wide, 4-story residence, located on a much coveted Townhouse block in the heart of the Upper East Side, between Park and Lexington Avenues.
This architectural gem was originally built in 1871 and later altered in 1936 by Harvey Stevenson & Eastman Studds in the neo-Classical style.
This home is currently laid out as a 3 Bedroom (potentially 4) townhouse with 4 Bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. Each of the bedrooms has its own dressing area with ensuite bath.
What makes this home special is its architectural aura, including a very gracious ascending staircase, as well as the scale of the entertaining spaces.
The beautiful 27'6 ft Living Room with its 11ft ceilings and WBFP (one of 4 in the house) is enhanced with a curved wall of floor to ceiling windows with access to a balcony, overlooking a 31ft deep mature garden.
The Formal Dining Room (currently used as a family room) is also beautifully scaled with another wall of windows and French doors leading to a beautifully planted garden with fountain.
The new kitchen is conveniently located off the current room used for dining and is connected by a back stair and butler's pantry. The kitchen is equipped with a six burner Viking range and hood, a large Subzero refrigerator and Kitchenaid dishwasher and microwave. It has a cozy windowed dining/breakfast area. There is a separate service entrance leading to the kitchen.
The paneled Library is stunning with its 15-foot ceilings and is located on the top floor with an elegant staircase leading to a sunny, south-facing, bi-level roof garden; a lovely greenhouse completes the upper level of this outdoor space.
The finished basement includes an abundance of storage and a large laundry room; it is a clean and nicely organized space.
This beautiful home underwent a total renovation completed in 2013 by Anik Pearson Architect PC. It is in move-in condition.
A perfect alternative to apartment living in New York City, this approximately 5,500 SF home offers the best in privacy and a much desirable and real country feel with over 1600 SF of total outdoor space.
This architectural gem was originally built in 1871 and later altered in 1936 by Harvey Stevenson & Eastman Studds in the neo-Classical style.
This home is currently laid out as a 3 Bedroom (potentially 4) townhouse with 4 Bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. Each of the bedrooms has its own dressing area with ensuite bath.
What makes this home special is its architectural aura, including a very gracious ascending staircase, as well as the scale of the entertaining spaces.
The beautiful 27'6 ft Living Room with its 11ft ceilings and WBFP (one of 4 in the house) is enhanced with a curved wall of floor to ceiling windows with access to a balcony, overlooking a 31ft deep mature garden.
The Formal Dining Room (currently used as a family room) is also beautifully scaled with another wall of windows and French doors leading to a beautifully planted garden with fountain.
The new kitchen is conveniently located off the current room used for dining and is connected by a back stair and butler's pantry. The kitchen is equipped with a six burner Viking range and hood, a large Subzero refrigerator and Kitchenaid dishwasher and microwave. It has a cozy windowed dining/breakfast area. There is a separate service entrance leading to the kitchen.
The paneled Library is stunning with its 15-foot ceilings and is located on the top floor with an elegant staircase leading to a sunny, south-facing, bi-level roof garden; a lovely greenhouse completes the upper level of this outdoor space.
The finished basement includes an abundance of storage and a large laundry room; it is a clean and nicely organized space.
This beautiful home underwent a total renovation completed in 2013 by Anik Pearson Architect PC. It is in move-in condition.
A perfect alternative to apartment living in New York City, this approximately 5,500 SF home offers the best in privacy and a much desirable and real country feel with over 1600 SF of total outdoor space.
Listing History for 119 East 78th Street
Now
06/15/2021
$8,750,000
Sold and Closed by Sami Hassoumi
Brown Harris Stevens
2021
Building Details for 119 East 78th Street
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1937
Floors/Apts4/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
77 St
0.08 miles
86 St
0.41 miles
72 St
0.42 miles
86 St
0.49 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.5 miles
Citi Bike
E 76 St & Park Ave
0.13 miles
E 77 St & 3 Ave
0.14 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: 28710TH
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