51 East 78th Street, Unit 3BC
Description
Welcome to Residence 3BC, an impressively scaled and remarkably spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom home in one of the Upper East Side’s most charming pre-war cooperative buildings. Ideally situated on a tree-lined block between Madison and Park Avenues, this elegant residence offers a perfect blend of old-world character and modern livability—just moments from Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
High ceilings, hardwood floors, and...11 ft ceilings & 14 windows at Madison Ave/78th Street!
Welcome to Residence 3BC, an impressively scaled and remarkably spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom home in one of the Upper East Side’s most charming pre-war cooperative buildings. Ideally situated on a tree-lined block between Madison and Park Avenues, this elegant residence offers a perfect blend of old-world character and modern livability—just moments from Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
High ceilings, hardwood floors, and classic pre-war details define the home where possibilities are limitless. Its thoughtful layout provides ideal separation between the living and sleeping areas.The expansive great room measures an impressive 28 × 18 feet, with each half connected by two beautifully crafted doorways of exceptional quality. Sunlight floods the residence through windows in every room, enhancing the home’s inviting and airy ambiance. There are 14 windows with three exposures - East, West and North, yielding peaceful views of treetops & historic townhouses.
Both bedrooms are generously scaled and enjoy excellent closet space.
Built in 1893, 51 East 78th Street is an elegant and well-maintained pre-war elevator cooperative offering the privacy of a small building and the charm of European-style living. This intimate five-story building, with two to four residences per floor, features a laundry room, and bicycle storage. Nestled in the heart of the Upper East Side’s Gold Coast, residents enjoy proximity to world-class restaurants such as Kappo Masa and Sant Ambroeus, iconic hotels including The Carlyle and The Mark, and premier Madison Avenue boutiques and galleries.
The new elevator project was completed in September 2025. This is a non-smoking building. Sorry, pets are not permitted.
3BC are currently two separate one bedroom apartments with a single owner. They have been beautifully connected and can easily be officially combined, as have other apartments in the building.
Amenities
- Wet Bar
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Windowed Kitchen
- Windowed Bathroom
- Northern Exposure
Property Details for 51 East 78th Street, Unit 3BC
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 47 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $3,190 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 25% |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
51 E 78th St
Location
Building Information for 51 East 78th Street, Unit 3BC
Payment Calculator
$10,139 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$6,949
$0
$3,190
Property History for 51 East 78th Street, Unit 3BC
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — | |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,500,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 10/17/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,500,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 51 East 78th Street, Unit 3BC
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. 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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