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205 East 78th Street, 12-J
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Third Ave & Second Ave
3 Rooms1 Bed1 BathCo-op
$839,000
Maintenance$2,651
Listing Features
- Abundant Closets
- Architectural Dtls
- Beamed Ceilings
- BuiltIns
- Corner Apartment
- Crown Moldings
- Custom Closets
- Entry Foyer
- French Doors
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Original Details
- Pocket Doors
- Separate Dining Area
- Walk-in Closet
- Washer / Dryer
- WBFP
- Adjoining Pantry
- Dishwasher
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Microwave
- S Steel Appliances
- Windowed Kitchen
- Wine Cooler
- Oversized Tub
- Pedestal Sink
- Soaking Tub
Outdoor space and views
- Partial City
- Skyline Views
- Treeline Views
- North Exposure
- South Exposure
- West Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full Service
- Attended Elevator
- Bike Storage
- Laundry Room
- Renovated Lobby
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
- Pieds A Terre Ok
Property Description for 205 East 78th Street, 12-J
Grand Prewar One-Bedroom with Wood-Burning Fireplace, and Windowed Eat-In Kitchen in Prime Upper East Side
This oversized, elegant one-bedroom, one-bathroom home offers the best of classic prewar living in the heart of the Upper East Side. With grand proportions, beautiful light, an in-unit washer/dryer, and a windowed eat-in kitchen, not to mention windows in every room, including the bathroom. This residence delivers both charm and functionality in equal measures.
A gracious entry foyer welcomes you with a sense of arrival, setting the tone for the refined details that follow. The expansive living room is drenched in southern sunlight and features a working wood-burning fireplace, and custom built-ins, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for entertaining or quiet evenings at home.
The spacious, windowed eat-in kitchen is thoughtfully designed for the modern cook. Outfitted with a new Bosch stainless steel refrigerator and LG stainless steel range, the kitchen also boasts generous wood cabinetry for exceptional storage and expansive counter space, making it a dream for everything from preparing multi-course meals to enjoying casual, in-kitchen dining at the built-in banquette.
The north-facing bedroom is a true sanctuary, pin-drop quiet and overlooking the building's interior, offering peaceful respite from the city buzz. Its generous proportions easily accommodate a king-size bed and additional furnishings. Enjoy the oversized custom bedroom closest.
Completing the home is a classic, windowed pre-war bathroom and the ultimate in convenience: an in-unit washer and dryer.
Rich prewar details, including high ceilings, solid hardwood floors, and impeccable architectural character, make this home a timeless Upper East Side treasure.
Built in 1931, this distinguished prewar cooperative offers full-service living with a 24-hour doorman, attentive staff, live-in superintendent, and concierge services. Residents enjoy a full suite of amenities including rental storage, bike storage, and a central laundry room. Pieds- -terre, guarantors, gifting, and co-purchasing are all permitted, and subletting is allowed with board approval after two years of residency. Pets are welcome, and through-wall air conditioners are permitted with board approval. For added convenience, monthly electricity for apartment 12J is a fixed rate of $118.
Perfectly located in the heart of the Upper East Side, this home is moments from world-class dining, shopping, museums, and Central Park. With easy access to public transportation and all the charm of a classic Manhattan neighborhood, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy refined prewar living in one of the city's most desirable locations.
Listing History for 205 East 78th Street, 12-J
Now
06/29/2026
Contract Signed by Georgia Kaporis
Douglas Elliman
06/22/2026
$839,000 [-$40,000] [4.6%]
Price Drop by Georgia Kaporis
Douglas Elliman
Building Details for 205 East 78th Street
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePre-War
AccessAttended Elevator
Year Built1928
Financing Allowed75%
Floors/Apts19/218
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
77 St
0.14 miles
72 St
0.34 miles
86 St
0.41 miles
86 St
0.42 miles
Citi Bike
E 77 St & 3 Ave
0.08 miles
E 78 St & 2 Ave
0.1 miles
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Building Availability
APPSF
Median
Average
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$495,000
$573,333
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$550,000
$668,200
Last 12 months
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One Bed in Upper East Side
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: 27183
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