177 East 78th Street

177 East 78th Street

177 E 78th St
Upper East Side

$7,950,000
Price
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,995 Sq. Ft.
$2,654 / Sq. Ft.
2,995
Sq. Ft.
$2,654
per Sq. Ft.
a bedroom with a large bed and a couch
a living room with fireplace furniture or chandelier and a wooden floor
an empty room with wooden floor and fireplace
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a window
a living room with furniture window and wooden floor
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a window
a kitchen with granite countertop white cabinets and white appliances
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink a toilet and shower
a outdoor space with patio couch and a table
a backyard of a house with outdoor seating
a picture of a floor plan

Description

Own a piece of history! This rare and never before listed house at 177 East 78 Street, is a magnificent 4 story red brick townhouse with a finished basement and an elevator servicing the entire home. Built circa 1899, this stately home is contiguous to its sister house, 175 East 78 Street. Located on a beautiful tree-lined block, 177 East 78 Street was first inhabited in 1871 by hardware merchant Augustus T Chur, at the end of the Civil War. The wealthy widow Mrs. Mary Sheehan , lived in the single...Own a piece of history! This rare and never before listed house at 177 East 78 Street, is a magnificent 4 story red brick townhouse with a finished basement and an elevator servicing the entire home. Built circa 1899, this stately home is contiguous to its sister house, 175 East 78 Street. Located on a beautiful tree-lined block, 177 East 78 Street was first inhabited in 1871 by hardware merchant Augustus T Chur, at the end of the Civil War. The wealthy widow Mrs. Mary Sheehan , lived in the single house for a number of years until the real estate firm Lowenfeld & Prager purchased both 177 and 175 East 78 Street in 1902. Miraculously, the two homes have remained bonded under single-ownership ever since. It should be noted that in September of 1946, the two buildings became home to the great American author and Nobel Prize winner, John Steinbeck. Together with his wife, they lived and owned both homes until 1948. Most recently, the houses have been owned by the same family for over 55 years.177 East 78 Street is 18' wide and has been completely renovated from top to bottom. Elegantly set off the street, the stately home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a beautifully landscaped backyard, 2 wood burning fireplaces, split AC system, hardwood floors, finished basements, and one elevator servicing the entire house. The first floor features a formal entryway with a spacious coat closet and a large eat-in kitchen with top of the line Bosch and SubZero stainless steel appliances. A huge living room/ dining room with oversized bay windows leads outside to a beautiful backyard. Light streams in from North to South through floor-to-ceiling windows on the parlor floor. An expansive formal living room, library with ensuite bathroom, and wet bar make this grand space perfect for both living and entertaining. The top two floors feature a total of 4 gracious bedrooms, each with its own tastefully renovated bathroom and ample closets. The huge primary suite is outfitted with a marble bathroom and a stall shower. The finished basement includes a cedar closet storage room, a full laundry room complete with a sink and brand-new full-size Electrolux washer and dryer and easy access to all the updated mechanicals. For your convenience, there is a full-service garage directly across the street. Approx 4,593 of unused Air Rights

Property Details for 177 East 78th Street

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LISTING UPDATED: 03/11/2024 11:50 AM

Property Details for 177 East 78th Street

StatusActive
MLS IDRPLU-33422820100
Days on Market136
Taxes$4,563 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms8.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeSingle Family Townhouse
Year Built1899
Lot Size1,890 SF / 102' x 18'
CountyNew York County

Building

177 E 78th St

1 Units4 StoriesBuilt in 1899

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Building Information for 177 East 78th Street

Stories4Year Built1899Building Size18.5' x 40'Building Sq. Ft2,960 SFLot Size1,890 SF / 102' x 18'Building Age-Building Type-

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$47,949 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$43,386

Property Taxes

$4,563

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Property Information for 177 East 78th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Lenox Hill
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0031
  • Tax Block: 01413
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 0031
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 740.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 102.17x18.50
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Smoke Free YN: true
  • Building Laundry Features: InUnit
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: true
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: None
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Yes
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
  • Size Dimensions: 40.00x18.50
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Delivered Vacant: No
  • Attendance Type: None
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 177 East 78th Street

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Public Records for 177 East 78th Street

Taxable ValueLand$157,800Additions$232,260Total$390,060
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,960 SqFtLot Size1,890 SqFtYear Built1899ZoningR8BAPN1014130031

Schools near 177 East 78th Street

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

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More information about 177 East 78th Street, Upper East Side

177 East 78th Street is a townhouse for sale in Upper East Side. This property was listed for sale on December 19, 2023 by Corcoran Group, it's currently listed at $7,950,000. 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. 177 East 78th Street is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 2,995 sqft townhouse built in 1899.

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