205 East 78th Street, Unit 12J

205 E 78th St
Upper East Side

$899,000
Price
1
Bed
870 Sq. Ft.
$1,033 / Sq. Ft.
870
Sq. Ft.
$1,033
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Georgia Kaporis • Douglas Elliman Real Estate
    P: (917)-952-2522 C: (917)-952-2522 gkaporis@elliman.com

Amenities

  • Corner Unit
  • Doorman
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Concierge
  • City Views
  • Working Fireplace
  • Fireplace
  • Built-Ins
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 03:22 PM

Property Details for 205 East 78th Street, Unit 12J

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20023356
Days on Market207
Taxes-
Maintenance$2,587 / month
Min. Down Pymt25%
Total Rooms3.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1931
CountyNew York County

Building

205 E 78th St

218 Units20 StoriesBuilt in 1931

Location

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Building Information for 205 East 78th Street, Unit 12J

Building/Complex205 E 78th StFloor12Stories20Residences218Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1931Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$6,752 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,165

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$2,587

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Property Information for 205 East 78th Street, Unit 12J

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Lenox Hill
  • Stories Total: 20
  • Exposures: South
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: No
  • Zoning Description: C1-9
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 7501
  • Tax Deduction Percent: 49.00%
  • Tax Block: 01433
  • Flip Tax Type: Percent
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $2
  • Building Tax Lot: 7501
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 0.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Name: 205/78 Owners Corp.
Building Information
  • Building Features: Elevators
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Laundry Features: Other
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Building Pets Allowed Comments: 30 lbs Up to 30lbs
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: false
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: StockCooperative
  • Number Of Shares: 395
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Entry Level: 12
  • Appliances: WasherDryerAllowed
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Floor Number: 12
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: No
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, InUnit
  • ElevatorsTotal: 4
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 218
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed Comments: 30 lbs Up to 30lbs

Property History for 205 East 78th Street, Unit 12J

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
May 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20023356

$899,000—
Apr 21, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

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Mar 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$899,000——
Mar 20, 2025

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Mar 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$899,000——
May 2, 2024

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Feb 1, 2024

Listed (Active)

Manual

$935,000——
Jun 3, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

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Apr 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$939,000——
Mar 28, 2022

Permanently Off Market

Manual

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Feb 1, 2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$950,000——
Apr 21, 2021

Permanently Off Market

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Feb 19, 2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$899,000——
Feb 19, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

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Feb 4, 2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$899,000——
Sep 24, 2020

Listed (Active)

Manual

$899,000——
Oct 2, 2019

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10607353

$879,000—
Feb 22, 2019

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10607353

$915,000—
Feb 4, 2019

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10822524

$900,000—
Sep 19, 2018

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10822524

$900,000—
May 28, 2013

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10450698

$725,000—
Apr 15, 2013

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10450698

$750,000—
Mar 21, 2008

Sold

RealPlus #c2eba3f68914039a4bbdb8cc90551514c44b05ac

$782,000——
Mar 20, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2008031900031001

$782,000

-14.7% / yr

Dec 28, 2007

Contract Signed

RealPlus #c2eba3f68914039a4bbdb8cc90551514c44b05ac

$799,000——
Oct 10, 2007

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #c2eba3f68914039a4bbdb8cc90551514c44b05ac

$799,000——
Jun 15, 2006

Sold

RealPlus #f732ce2e0c1d0b10998f7da1fe2170d933147a6f

$1,035,000——
Jun 15, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2006061502415001

$1,035,000—
Feb 7, 2006

Price Change

RealPlus #f732ce2e0c1d0b10998f7da1fe2170d933147a6f

$1,150,000——
Dec 2, 2005

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #f732ce2e0c1d0b10998f7da1fe2170d933147a6f

$1,250,000——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/13/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20023356

$899,000
04/21/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

—
03/20/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$899,000
03/20/2025

Permanently Off Market

Manual

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03/20/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$899,000
05/02/2024

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

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02/01/2024

Listed (Active)

Manual

$935,000
06/03/2022

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

—
04/19/2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$939,000
03/28/2022

Permanently Off Market

Manual

—
02/01/2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$950,000
04/21/2021

Permanently Off Market

Manual

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02/19/2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$899,000
02/19/2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

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02/04/2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$899,000
09/24/2020

Listed (Active)

Manual

$899,000
10/02/2019

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10607353

$879,000
02/22/2019

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10607353

$915,000
02/04/2019

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10822524

$900,000
09/19/2018

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10822524

$900,000
05/28/2013

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10450698

$725,000
04/15/2013

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10450698

$750,000
03/21/2008

Sold

RealPlus #c2eba3f68914039a4bbdb8cc90551514c44b05ac

$782,000
03/20/2008

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2008031900031001

$782,000

-14.7% / yr

12/28/2007

Contract Signed

RealPlus #c2eba3f68914039a4bbdb8cc90551514c44b05ac

$799,000
10/10/2007

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #c2eba3f68914039a4bbdb8cc90551514c44b05ac

$799,000
06/15/2006

Sold

RealPlus #f732ce2e0c1d0b10998f7da1fe2170d933147a6f

$1,035,000
06/15/2006

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2006061502415001

$1,035,000
02/07/2006

Price Change

RealPlus #f732ce2e0c1d0b10998f7da1fe2170d933147a6f

$1,150,000
12/02/2005

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #f732ce2e0c1d0b10998f7da1fe2170d933147a6f

$1,250,000

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

Public Records for 205 East 78th Street, Unit 12J

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
APN1014331002

Schools near 205 East 78th Street, Unit 12J

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor
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. 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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More information about 205 East 78th Street, Unit 12J, Upper East Side

205 East 78th Street, Unit 12J is a co-op for sale in Upper East Side. This property was listed for sale on May 13, 2025 by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, it's currently listed at $899,000. It has been on the market for a total of 207 days and was last sold on March 21, 2008. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 205 East 78th Street, Unit 12J is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 870 sqft co-op built in 1931.

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