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-à-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.
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$899,000
205 E 78th St APT 12J, New York, NY 10075
1beds
870sqft
Coop
Built in 1931
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,033/sqft
$2,587/mo HOA
What's special
Windows in every roomSouthern sunlightCustom built-insHigh ceilingsWood-burning fireplaceSolid hardwood floorsWindowed pre-war bathroom
- 86 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 29, 2025 at 06:35am
Listing by:
Douglas Elliman 917-952-2522,
Georgia Kaporis
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1769701
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bike Room
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 870
- Total interior livable area: 870 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 01433100212J
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Cooperative
- Property subtype: Coop
Condition
- Year built: 1931
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Doorman, Full Time Doorman
- Security: Doorman, Full-Time Doorman
- Subdivision: Lenox Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Maintenance
- HOA fee: $2,587 monthly
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,033/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $54,932,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,673,958
- Date on market: 5/8/2025
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