$4,425,000
Updated 4 years ago
Sold

The Empire

188 East 78th Street, 30-A

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Lexington Ave & Third Ave

5.5 Rooms3 Beds2.5 Baths2,156 Square FeetCondo

$4,425,000
Common Charges$3,792
RE Taxes$4,166
Price Per SF
$2,052

This property was sold for $4,525,000 on 05/24/22.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • BuiltIns
  • Corner Apartment
  • Custom Closets
  • Entry Foyer
  • French Doors
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings [10']
  • Home Office
  • Mezzanine
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Storage Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • New Windows
  • Oversized Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Galley
  • Microwave
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Balcony
  • Central Park
  • East River
  • East Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Bike Storage
  • Business Center
  • Elevator
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Laundry Room
  • Playroom
  • Resident Lounge
  • Roof Deck
  • Sauna
  • Screening Room
  • Storage
  • Valet Service
  • Wine Cellar

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 188 East 78th Street, 30-A

Breathtaking Panoramic Views for miles from this 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath 30th floor Penthouse-like Sun-filled Oasis.
Enter through the elegant central foyer outfitted with a powder room, natural light pouring in from all directions.

To your left is the corner, grand room with 10 ft ceilings, 6 oversized windows, gas fireplace with a lovely mantel, French doors, a balcony with stunning views where you can dine al fresco or day-dream with a glass of Prosecco.

This palatial room has beautiful, coveted Southern city skyline and also views of the river, facing East where you can watch the sun rise every day.

South facing eat-in kitchen has a charming built-in breakfast nook, aluminum mosaic backsplash and stainless steel appliances.

Primary bedroom is in the East wing of the residence and is very private, it is down a long corridor with numerous closets. This is a well-proportioned square room with beautiful built-ins, on-suite bathroom with a soaking tub and a spectacular view of the East River allowing you to wake up to magnificent sun rises as your room fills up with the bright morning light.

The second bedroom is also generous in size and offers magical views of Central Park and sun sets with the warm golden glow in your windows. There are numerous large closets, on-suite bathroom with a soaking tub to relax in after a long day.

The third bedroom, currently used as an office/library is generously proportioned, South facing room with 3 large windows and beautiful natural light.

Other notable features throughout this spectacular residence include light oak herringbone wood floors, central ac/heat and an in-unit washer/dryer.

The Empire Condominium at 188 East 78th St is a white glove, full service condominium with a gorgeous lobby outfitted with elegant mahogany finishes and a grand sweeping marble and iron staircase leading to the mezzanine level where you can find a fully renovated, state of the art fitness center, residence lounge with an equipped kitchen, business center, children’s playroom and a multi-level private landscaped garden.
Laundry, bike-room and on-site storage.
The building is in the process of renovating all hallways and has plans to renovate the lobby.

There is a parking garage within the building for an additional fee.
This ideal location is 500 ft from the 6 train, near the Q train and surrounded by some of the best restaurants UES has to offer as well as the museum mile and Central Park.

Current taxes are based on a non-primary residency and can be reduced if this will be your primary home

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Listing History for 188 East 78th Street, 30-A

Now
05/24/2022
$4,525,000
Sold and Closed by Brandon Michaels
Nest Seekers International
04/15/2022
Contract Signed by Brandon Michaels
Nest Seekers International

Building Details for 188 East 78th Street

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built2000
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts32/72
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

77 St
0.08 miles
72 St
0.34 miles
86 St
0.43 miles
86 St
0.45 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.48 miles

Citi Bike

E 77 St & 3 Ave
0.04 miles
E 78 St & 2 Ave
0.15 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Brandon Michaels
Nest Seekers International
Elaina Kats
Nest Seekers International

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: 1976388