$3,000,000
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Morgan Court Apartments

170 East 78th Street, 5-EF

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Lexington Ave & Third Ave

7 Rooms3 Beds2 Baths2,450 Square FeetCo-op

$3,000,000
Maintenance$7,458
Price Per SF
$1,224

This property was sold for $3,000,000 on 01/07/25.

Listing Features

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Combined Apartment
  • French Doors
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Library / Den
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Casement Windows
  • Center Island
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Wine Cooler
  • Double Vanity

Outdoor space and views

  • Juliet Balcony
  • East Exposure
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Renovated Lobby
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 170 East 78th Street, 5-EF

A Country Oasis in the City. At nearly 2500 square feet, this special three-bedroom home is one-of-a-kind and not to be missed. Located in renown 170 East 78th Street, a beloved full-service prewar cooperative, this apartment evokes the feeling of a house with all the conveniences of an apartment building.
The ultimate entertaining apartment, a welcoming entry gallery is the focal point from which all public rooms are accessed and easily flow through. A 29 ft. oversized South-facing living room is bathed in sun all day and easily accommodates two seating areas; one more formal living area centered around a woodburning fireplace, and a second by the formal kitchen and dining great room, allowing for easy interaction between parties in both rooms. Two sets of large casement windows and prewar details add to the charm and wow factor of this beautiful room.

Separated from the living room by a pair of glass French doors, the open kitchen and dining room is perfect for both formal and informal gatherings. The newly renovated kitchen has ample storage throughout, a wine fridge, refrigerator and freezer drawers, six burner stove, farm sink, and large island. The formal dining area easily accommodates a table for 6 or more. This room also benefits from two East-facing windows, one of which is floor-to-ceiling and opens to a juliet balcony.

To the right of the entry gallery is another huge entertaining room- a cozy den with wood-burning fireplace. Also bathed in sunlight via gorgeous casement windows, this is the ultimate hang out and game room. There is close access to a secondary kitchenette and laundry room with refrigerator and dishwasher. The scale of this room is so great there is even a separate office area.

The three bedrooms flank either side of the apartment. The primary bedroom suite is located on one side allowing for the upmost privacy, and the two additional bedrooms and bathroom are on the other. The primary suite has a bathroom with dual sinks and large vanity, free standing shower, and separate claw foot tub. There is an abundance of closet space throughout the apartment, a newly installed washer and dryer, and thru wall AC in entertaining rooms.

170 East 78th Street, also known as Morgan Studios, is a boutique prewar cooperative built in 1927. Originally used as artist's studios, this is a destination building for many. On a lovely tree-lined block and close to transportation, restaurants and shopping, the building has a full-time doorman and live in resident manager. Pied-e-terres and pets are permitted with board approval and basement storage available for a monthly fee. The building permits up to 50% financing. 2.5% flip tax paid by the buyer.

Listing History for 170 East 78th Street, 5-EF

Now
01/08/2025
$3,000,000
Sold and Closed by Caitlin Williams
Corcoran
2025

Building Details for 170 East 78th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1928
Financing Allowed50%
Floors/Apts10/38
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

77 St
0.06 miles
72 St
0.35 miles
86 St
0.42 miles
86 St
0.46 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.48 miles

Citi Bike

E 77 St & 3 Ave
0.05 miles
E 78 St & 2 Ave
0.17 miles

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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: 2087618