Welcome home to 8C at 40 East 78th Street, The Charles House Condominium, in the highly coveted 'Gold Coast' of the Upper East Side. This is a rare, condominium find, with extremely low monthly carrying costs, a prime 'off the park' location and an elegant new marble building lobby. The home is ready for its brand-new owner to make it their own, so bring your architect and contractor to create your own paradise off the park!
The home is loaded with potential, and there are many different possible layouts (one alternate floor plan attached).The pin-drop quiet home is bathed in natural light, accented with South and West private views of the townhomes. The primary bedroom suite comfortably allows for a king-sized bed with nightstands, plus plenty of room for extra storage and seating. The second bedroom, which also fits a king-sized bed, has it's own on-suite bathroom and two closets (the bathroom can also be expanded as seen in the alternative floor plan).
40 E 78th Street, The Charles House, is a full-service condominium building with a newly renovated lobby and impeccable 24-hour staff that includes two on-shift doormen, concierge and live-in superintendent. Amenities include a newly landscaped roof deck with breathtaking Central Park views, gym, bicycle room, central laundry room, adjacent garage, and additional basement storage.
The building has an ideal Upper East Side location off of Madison Avenue, steps from Central Park, public transportation, fine dining, museums, and lovely shopping boutiques. Please note there is currently an assessment for the lobby renovation of $268.63 (per month) for 12 years. Taxes reflect LLC usage, primary residents are eligible for up to 17% discount.
All information furnished herein is from sources deemed reliable. All information is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale or lease, or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, please hire your own architect or engineer.
*Only rugs, art, and drapes are virtually staged
Sold
$1,530,000
40 E 78th St #8C, New York, NY 10075
2beds
1,230sqft
Condominium
Built in 1958
-- sqft lot
$1,739,600 Zestimate®
$1,244/sqft
$8,436 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 10, 2025 at 05:50pm
Listed by:
Alexandra Carter,
Corcoran
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1661132
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
 - Bathrooms: 2
 - Full bathrooms: 2
 
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
 - Laundry: Inside
 
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
 
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,230
 - Total interior livable area: 1,230 sqft
 
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
 - Has garage: Yes
 
Features
- Has view: Yes
 - View description: City, Skyline
 
Details
- Parcel number: 013921135
 - Special conditions: Resale
 
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
 - Property subtype: Condominium
 
Condition
- Year built: 1958
 
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Doorman, Full-Time Doorman
 
Community
- Community features: Doorman, Full Time Doorman
 
Location
- Region: New York
 - Subdivision: Lenox Hill
 
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
 - HOA fee: $1,228 monthly
 - Amenities included: Laundry, Fitness Center, Elevator(s)
 - Services included: Maintenance