205 East 78th Street, Unit 9F













Description
Welcome to Residence 9F at 205 East 78th Street — a bright and beautifully maintained one-bedroom home on the Upper East Side.
Located on a sun-drenched corner with South and West exposures, this home enjoys lovely views over tree-lined streets and offers a tranquil urban retreat with prewar elegance at every turn. The gracious layout includes a spacious living room anchored by a striking wood-burning fireplace with...Elegant Corner Turn-Key One-Bedroom with Timeless Charm and Tons of Natural Light!
Welcome to Residence 9F at 205 East 78th Street — a bright and beautifully maintained one-bedroom home on the Upper East Side.
Located on a sun-drenched corner with South and West exposures, this home enjoys lovely views over tree-lined streets and offers a tranquil urban retreat with prewar elegance at every turn. The gracious layout includes a spacious living room anchored by a striking wood-burning fireplace with a beautiful original detail — the perfect setting for quiet evenings or intimate entertaining. Original hardwood floors and beamed high ceilings enhance the charm and functionality of the space.
The large, windowed eat-in kitchen blends classic style with modern convenience. Outfitted with top-name appliances including a refrigerator, range, dishwasher, and microwave, the kitchen also features Caesarstone counters, subway tile backsplash, and an abundance of storage — including a pantry, broom closet, and even wine storage. A french doors open to a cozy dining nook with banquet, creating an inviting flow between kitchen and living spaces.
The king-size corner bedroom is filled with light throughout the day and offers excellent closet space, along with dual exposures to the South and West. A windowed bathroom with classic and modern tile work completes the home.
205 East 78th Street is a full-service prewar cooperative with a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, beautifully renovated lobby and hallways, laundry, bike room, and private storage(bike and regular storage available by waitlist). Located in the most desirable parts of the Upper East Side, the building is close to shops, restaurants, markets, and so many mass transportation lines.
The maintenance includes electricity at a flat rate. Pied-à-terres, gifting, co-purchase, are permitted with approval. Pets up to 30lbs are welcome.
Listing Agents
kiril@compass.comP: (917)-650-5377
sandra.gansberg@compass.comP: (917)-733-6337
jessica.hunt@compass.comP: (917)-319-4717
bill.barrus@compass.comP: (917)-488-6226
karen.shenker@compass.comP: (917)-721-9836
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Working Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Windowed Bathroom
- Southern Exposure
Property Details for 205 East 78th Street, Unit 9F
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 18 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $2,499 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 25% |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1931 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
205 E 78th St
Location
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Building Information for 205 East 78th Street, Unit 9F
Payment Calculator
$5,969 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$3,470
$0
$2,499
Property History for 205 East 78th Street, Unit 9F
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Sold Manual | $749,000 |
| 10/06/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 09/18/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $749,000 |
| 06/28/2025 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 04/22/2025 | Price Change Manual | $799,000 |
| 03/27/2025 | Price Change Manual | $849,000 |
| 03/06/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $895,000 |
| 05/24/2006 | Sold RealPlus #a368f8056f4a434d9f6624f3759ecac48b015b75 | $625,000 |
| 05/24/2006 | $625,000 | |
| 01/12/2006 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #a368f8056f4a434d9f6624f3759ecac48b015b75 | $665,000 |
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 9F
Schools near 205 East 78th Street, Unit 9F
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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