205 East 78th Street, Unit 5K










Description
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.
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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
Property Details for 205 East 78th Street, Unit 5K
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 51 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $2,390 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 25% |
| Total Rooms | 3.0 |
| 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
Building Information for 205 East 78th Street, Unit 5K
Payment Calculator
$5,817 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$3,427
$0
$2,390
Property History for 205 East 78th Street, Unit 5K
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $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
Schools near 205 East 78th Street, Unit 5K
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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