40 East 78th Street, Unit 10B

The Charles House
Upper East Side

$2,600,000
Price
2
Beds
1,250 Sq. Ft.
$2,080 / Sq. Ft.
1,250
Sq. Ft.
$2,080
per Sq. Ft.
a view of an empty room
a view of a livingroom with furniture window and outside view
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink a toilet and shower
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a stove a sink a refrigerator wooden floor and cabinets
a utility room with dryer and washer
a view of a house with a garden
a lobby with furniture and large window
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a picture of a room with a bench

Description

Location Location Location! Sun-flooded 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom at The Charles House, a highly sought-after condominium on the corner of 78th Street and Madison Avenue. The foyer opens into a spacious L-shaped living room with East and South exposures through oversized windows, built-in bookshelves and a separate dining area off the kitchen, which could easily be converted into an office or third bedroom. Both bedrooms are generously proportioned and East-facing (one of which has an Ensuite bath with...Location Location Location! Sun-flooded 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom at The Charles House, a highly sought-after condominium on the corner of 78th Street and Madison Avenue. The foyer opens into a spacious L-shaped living room with East and South exposures through oversized windows, built-in bookshelves and a separate dining area off the kitchen, which could easily be converted into an office or third bedroom. Both bedrooms are generously proportioned and East-facing (one of which has an Ensuite bath with a steam shower) and ideally situated at opposite ends of the apartment, offering privacy and flexibility for any lifestyle. A second hallway bathroom, in-unit washer/dryer, ample closets, and through-wall AC complete this lovely home. The Charles House is a pet-friendly, full-service condominium. Amenities include a 24-hour doorman, fitness room, garage, planted roof deck with sweeping park views, private storage, a bike room, and live-in super. This wonderful home is positioned in one of the Upper East Side's most desirable locations and is just moments from Central Park, the city's finest museums, restaurants and shops - an opportunity that is not to be missed! Brand new renovated gorgeous lobby.
  1. Listed by Daniel Cohen • Corcoran Group
    P: (917)-692-3311 C: (917)-692-3311 daniel@corcoran.com
  2. Listed by Alexa Cohen • Corcoran Group
    P: (917)-693-5680 C: (917)-693-5680 alexa.cohen@corcoran.com

Property Details for 40 East 78th Street, Unit 10B

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LISTING UPDATED: 11/10/2025 05:42 PM

Property Details for 40 East 78th Street, Unit 10B

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20057501
Days on Market48
Taxes$1,753 / month
Common Charges$1,550 / month
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms5.0
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondo
Year Built1958
CountyNew York County

Building

The Charles House

100 Units17 StoriesBuilt in 1958

Location

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Building Information for 40 East 78th Street, Unit 10B

Building/ComplexThe Charles HouseFloor10Stories17Residences100Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1958Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$17,756 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,453

Property Taxes

$1,753

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,550

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Property Information for 40 East 78th Street, Unit 10B

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Lenox Hill
  • Stories Total: 17
  • Exposures: East, South
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 1123
  • Tax Deduction Percent: .00%
  • Tax Block: 01392
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 7501
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 1753.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1250.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Name: The Charles House
Building Information
  • Building Features: Elevators
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Laundry Features: Other
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes, BuildingDogsOK
  • Building Pets Allowed Comments: 2 pets under 25 lbs each or 1 pet under 70 lbs each
  • 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: Condominium
  • Number Of Shares: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Cooling: WallUnits
  • Entry Level: 10
  • Fireplace: No
  • Floor Number: 10
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, InUnit
  • ElevatorsTotal: 3
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Line: B
  • Number Of Units Total: 102
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes, DogsOk
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed Comments: 2 pets under 25 lbs each or 1 pet under 70 lbs each

Property History for 40 East 78th Street, Unit 10B

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Oct 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20057501

$2,600,000—
Jul 7, 2022

Sold

Manual

$2,200,000——
Jul 7, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2022071200679001

$2,200,000—
Mar 22, 2022

Contract Signed

Manual

——
Feb 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,100,000——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/28/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20057501

$2,600,000
07/07/2022

Sold

Manual

$2,200,000
07/07/2022

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2022071200679001

$2,200,000
03/22/2022

Contract Signed

Manual

—
02/23/2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,100,000

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

Public Records for 40 East 78th Street, Unit 10B

Taxable ValueLand$43,451Additions$126,135Total$169,586
Tax Record2025$19,808 ($1,651 / month) Tax Class2Tax Rate12.5%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,203 SqFtLot Size0 SqFtYear Built1958ZoningC5-1APN1013921123

Schools near 40 East 78th Street, Unit 10B

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 40 East 78th Street, Unit 10B, Upper East Side

40 East 78th Street, Unit 10B is a condo for sale in Upper East Side. This property was listed for sale on October 28, 2025 by Corcoran Group, it's currently listed at $2,600,000. It has been on the market for a total of 48 days and was last sold on July 7, 2022. 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. 40 East 78th Street, Unit 10B is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,250 sqft condo built in 1958.

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