108 East 78th Street

108 E 78th St
Upper East Side

$8,850,000
Price
4
Beds
5,500 Sq. Ft.
$1,609 / Sq. Ft.
5,500
Sq. Ft.
$1,609
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This turn-of-the-century four-story townhouse exudes the charm, elegance, and grandeur of its vintage. The house is approximately 5,500 square feet, 18 feet wide and built 60 feet deep, with an enchanting South-facing garden. Ceiling heights on the parlor floor are almost 13 feet, over 11 feet on the third floor and over 10 feet on the fourth floor. Many of the rooms retain 19th Century beaux-arts details and the scale of the rooms give a sense of mansion-like proportions. The house is located on...This turn-of-the-century four-story townhouse exudes the charm, elegance, and grandeur of its vintage. The house is approximately 5,500 square feet, 18 feet wide and built 60 feet deep, with an enchanting South-facing garden. Ceiling heights on the parlor floor are almost 13 feet, over 11 feet on the third floor and over 10 feet on the fourth floor. Many of the rooms retain 19th Century beaux-arts details and the scale of the rooms give a sense of mansion-like proportions. The house is located on one of the most prized townhouse blocks on the Upper East Side and is bathed in light. Available for the first time in decades, this house represents incredible value and opportunity and awaits the vision and personal touch of its next owner.

Property Details for 108 East 78th Street

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LISTING UPDATED: 11/25/2025 01:51 PM

Property Details for 108 East 78th Street

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS10952413
Days on Market595
Taxes$6,177 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms10.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeSingle Family Townhouse
Year Built1899
Lot Size1,839 SF / 102' x 18'
CountyNew York County

Building

108 E 78th St

1 Units4 StoriesBuilt in 1899

Location

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group
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Building Information for 108 East 78th Street

Stories4Year Built1899Building Size18' x 60'Building Sq. Ft4,320 SFLot Size1,839 SF / 102' x 18'Building Age-Building Type-

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$49,908 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$43,731

Property Taxes

$6,177

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property Information for 108 East 78th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Lenox Hill
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0167
  • Tax Block: 01412
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 0167
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 5500.0
  • Building Area Total: 5500.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 102.17x18.00
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Smoke Free YN: true
  • Building Laundry Features: Other
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: true
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
Interior Features
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Appliances: WasherDryerAllowed
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Library
  • Fireplaces Total: 6
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: No
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, InUnit
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
  • Size Dimensions: 60.00x18.00
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Delivered Vacant: Yes
  • Attendance Type: None
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 108 East 78th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Sep 3, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS10952413

$8,850,000—
Aug 13, 2024

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS10952413

$9,850,000—
Apr 29, 2024

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10952413

$8,850,000—
Aug 1, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2017081001774002

$4,250,000

-12.6% / yr

Dec 19, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2012122400763003

$7,910,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/03/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS10952413

$8,850,000
08/13/2024

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS10952413

$9,850,000
04/29/2024

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10952413

$8,850,000
08/01/2017

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2017081001774002

$4,250,000

-12.6% / yr

12/19/2012

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2012122400763003

$7,910,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 108 East 78th Street

Taxable ValueLand$239,220Additions$426,900Total$666,120
Tax Record2025$74,124 ($6,177 / month) Tax Class1Tax Rate20.085%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt5,436 SqFtLot Size1,839 SqFtYear Built1899ZoningR8BAPN1014120167

Schools near 108 East 78th Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake
Public - PK to 5
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake
PublicPK to 5

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 108 East 78th Street, Upper East Side

108 East 78th Street is a townhouse for sale in Upper East Side. This property was listed for sale on April 29, 2024 by Corcoran Group, it's currently listed at $8,850,000. It has been on the market for a total of 595 days and was last sold on August 1, 2017. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 108 East 78th Street is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 5,500 sqft townhouse built in 1899.

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