188 East 78th Street, Unit 23B
Description
One enters the home from a semi-private elevator landing into a cheerful, square entry foyer, complete with 3 over-sized closets – including 2 huge walk-in closets (one of which is being utilized as a pantry complete with a second refrigerator) and a chic powder room.
Beyond the foyer is a massive great room which includes a sizable dining area, a large open kitchen with an eat-at counter, a bar area with its own wine fridge, and a gracious formal living space with a balcony. A potential fifth bedroom – currently set up as a library/den – is accessible from the loft-like great room via pocket doors, adding to the flexibility and function of this floorplan which allows for easy everyday living and large scale formal entertaining.
The sun-flooded open chef’s kitchen is well-appointed with new top-of-the-line appliances, including a SubZero refrigerator/freezer, Wolf 6-burner range/oven, Miele convection oven/microwave, Miele dishwasher, and wine fridge, counter seating, tasteful black marble counter tops and custom cabinetry.
The bedroom wing is located on the opposite side of the home – ensuring maximum privacy. Two of the secondary bedrooms are massive by modern standards – easily accommodating multiple beds and featuring their own closets and ensuite bathrooms. A fourth smaller bedroom, also complete with a closet and an ensuite bathroom, comfortably fits a twin bed, but would also be a perfect guest room, office or nursery depending on your needs. A vented industrial Electrolux washer/dryer is conveniently located from the main bedroom hallway, as well as a separate linen closet.
The oversized primary suite is a dream with sweeping north and west exposures of both the Upper East Side skyline and Central Park, custom millwork, plush window seats, three closets (one of which is a large walk-in closet, as well as a stand-alone shoe closet), and Juliette balcony. The spa-like primary bathroom has heated floors, a double-sized glass enclosed shower, double sinks, and a windowed sit-down vanity.
One of the Upper East Side’s most desirable full-service, luxury condominiums, The Empire is known for its fantastic staff (including 24-hour doorman) and elegant double-height lobby. A sweeping staircase leads to a mezzanine level lobby that hosts a full suite of recently upgraded amenities, including a magnificent, windowed gym overlooking 78th Street, a children’s playroom, a business center/conference room, and a party/lounge space with a separate catering area. A newly-renovated, multi-level landscaped outdoor courtyard with grills and numerous seating areas provides a private outdoor oasis for all residents. In addition, the building hallways were just updated and there is a separately-managed parking garage on site – the ultimate convenience.
Pets, pied-a-terres, investors, and up to 90% financing permitted. A private storage unit is available for separate purchase. Please note, taxes reflect post-abatement numbers for primary residence.
Listing Agents
![Allison L. Chiaramonte]()
achiaramonte@compass.comP: (646)-248-0193
![Tania Isacoff Friedland]()
tfriedland@compass.comP: (917)-975-2892
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sminton@compass.comP: (617)-771-7404
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karishma.sani@compass.comP: (917)-446-3365
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Concierge
- City Views
- Open Views
- Balcony
- Juliet Balcony
- Common Roof Deck
- Common Garden
Property Details for 188 East 78th Street, Unit 23B
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 67 |
| Taxes | $4,185 / month |
| Common Charges | $5,430 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 8.0 |
| Compass Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | Condominium |
| Year Built | 2000 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
The Empire Condominium
Location
Sold By Renetta Real Estate
Building Information for 188 East 78th Street, Unit 23B
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1Property History for 188 East 78th Street, Unit 23B
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2023 | Sold Manual | $6,363,000 |
| 11/17/2023 | $6,363,000 +2.0% / yr | |
| 10/02/2023 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 09/18/2023 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 08/31/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,395,000 |
| 07/05/2023 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 05/17/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,695,000 |
| 08/02/2017 | $5,600,000 | |
| 08/01/2017 | $5,600,000 +1.6% / yr | |
| 07/07/2017 | — | |
| 04/03/2017 | $5,700,000 | |
| 06/29/2006 | Sold RealPlus #0398d014f6d759af70cc920e72109e95f2c8d1a2 | $4,700,000 |
| 06/29/2006 | $4,700,000 | |
| 03/17/2006 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #0398d014f6d759af70cc920e72109e95f2c8d1a2 | $4,900,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 188 East 78th Street, Unit 23B
Schools near 188 East 78th Street, Unit 23B
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor 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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