205 East 78th Street, Unit 5K

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Description

Partial Landmark Views!
This extremely desired K Line speaks "my new home" to any discerning buyer. This sun drenched apartment with six south facing windows has one bedroom, one bathroom and a working wood burning fireplace.
The European Oak wide plank floors bring a modern update to this prewar apartment. Custom kitchen cabinetry is included however needs to be installed. The bathroom needs to be finished which allows you to add your finishing touch and really make this your dream apartment.
205 East
...Partial Landmark Views!

This extremely desired K Line speaks "my new home" to any discerning buyer. This sun drenched apartment with six south facing windows has one bedroom, one bathroom and a working wood burning fireplace.

The European Oak wide plank floors bring a modern update to this prewar apartment. Custom kitchen cabinetry is included however needs to be installed. The bathroom needs to be finished which allows you to add your finishing touch and really make this your dream apartment.

205 East 78th Street offers 24/7 doorman service, live-in super, laundry in the building, a bike room and private storage for rent. The location is superior, proximal to everything: Central Park, shopping and restaurants. The M79 Crosstown Bus and the 6 and Q trains are all within a short walking distance.

Pieds-à-terre, gifting, co-purchasing, guarantors as well as buying in trusts are all allowed. Washer/Dryer allowed as well as Through-the-Wall Air Conditioning with Board approval.

Pet friendly building.

Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Working Fireplace
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Oversized Windows
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in Building
  • Southern Exposure
  • Voice Intercom
LISTING UPDATED: 01/09/2026 11:19 PM

Property Details for 205 East 78th Street, Unit 5K

StatusContract Signed
Days on Market51
Taxes-
Maintenance$2,390 / month
Min. Down Pymt25%
Total Rooms3.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS Type-
Year Built1931
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

205 E 78th St

218 Units20 StoriesBuilt in 1931

Location

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Building Information for 205 East 78th Street, Unit 5K

Building/Complex205 E 78th StFloor5Stories20Residences218Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1931Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$5,817 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,427

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$2,390

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property History for 205 East 78th Street, Unit 5K

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Oct 23, 2025

Contract Signed

Manual

Sep 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$750,000
Jun 25, 2010

Sold

RealPlus #450477a610f205efcbf65f76c97539728269f5b4

$725,000
Jun 25, 2010

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #450477a610f205efcbf65f76c97539728269f5b4

$725,000
Nov 5, 2008

Sold

RealPlus #e92553d63dc1b4000fa168c533bc117ea9908139

$675,000
Nov 5, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2008111200461001

$675,000
Sep 26, 2008

Contract Signed

RealPlus #e92553d63dc1b4000fa168c533bc117ea9908139

$725,000
Aug 19, 2008

Price Change

RealPlus #e92553d63dc1b4000fa168c533bc117ea9908139

$725,000
Jul 22, 2008

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #e92553d63dc1b4000fa168c533bc117ea9908139

$730,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/23/2025

Contract Signed

Manual

09/02/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$750,000
06/25/2010

Sold

RealPlus #450477a610f205efcbf65f76c97539728269f5b4

$725,000
06/25/2010

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #450477a610f205efcbf65f76c97539728269f5b4

$725,000
11/05/2008

Sold

RealPlus #e92553d63dc1b4000fa168c533bc117ea9908139

$675,000
11/05/2008

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2008111200461001

$675,000
09/26/2008

Contract Signed

RealPlus #e92553d63dc1b4000fa168c533bc117ea9908139

$725,000
08/19/2008

Price Change

RealPlus #e92553d63dc1b4000fa168c533bc117ea9908139

$725,000
07/22/2008

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #e92553d63dc1b4000fa168c533bc117ea9908139

$730,000

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 5K

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Home Facts
APN1014331002

Schools near 205 East 78th Street, Unit 5K

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
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

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