40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B
Description
As you enter this residence, you are greeted by an expansive living room with bright Eastern exposures and pleasant views through oversized windows. There is a separate dining area off the living room and kitchen, which could easily be converted into an office or third bedroom. The windowed kitchen has an abundance of storage and top of line appliances....Welcome to this sun-flooded 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom at The Charles House, a highly sought-after condominium on the corner of 78th Street and Madison Avenue.
As you enter this residence, you are greeted by an expansive living room with bright Eastern exposures and pleasant views through oversized windows. There is a separate dining area off the living room and kitchen, which could easily be converted into an office or third bedroom. The windowed kitchen has an abundance of storage and top of line appliances.
Both bedrooms are generously proportioned and East-facing The split bedroom layout allows for privacy and flexibility. One bedroom has an ensuite windowed bath. There is a second tastefully renovated hallway bathroom. Other features of this home include an in-unit washer & dryer, incredible storage and closets, and through-wall AC.
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 available for rent, a bike room, and live-in super.
This home is positioned in one the Upper East Side’s Gold Coast and is just moments from Central Park, the city’s finest museums, restaurants and shops – an opportunity that is not to be missed!
Please note that there is an assessment of $309 till the end of 2034.
Amenities
- Doorman
- Full-Time Doorman
- Common Roof Deck
- Gym
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Laundry in Building
- Dishwasher
- Home Office
- Windowed Bathroom
- Southern Exposure
- Eastern Exposure
- Bike Room
- Garage
- Soaking Tub
- Midrise
- Parking Included
- Highrise
Property Details for 40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 10 |
| Taxes | $1,631 / month |
| Common Charges | $1,644 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Property Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | Condo |
| Year Built | 1958 |
| County | New York County |
Building
The Charles House
Location
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Building Information for 40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B
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$16,729 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
$13,454
$1,631
$1,644
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1Property History for 40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,375,000 |
| 12/15/2021 | $1,834,525 | |
| 12/13/2021 | $1,834,525 | |
| 09/30/2021 | — | |
| 04/06/2021 | $2,125,000 |
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Public Records for 40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B
Schools near 40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B
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 | ||
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School 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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