40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B

Listed By CompassOpen: 11/15 12:00PM - 01:00PM - By Appt
Listed By CompassOpen: 11/15 12:00PM - 01:00PM - By Appt
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$2,375,000
Est: $17,539/moGet pre-approved
2 beds1,208 sqft

40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B, Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY 10075

Building Info: The Charles House, 16 stories, Built 1958

Description

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....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 and a BID (Business Improvement District) payment of $9.10 per month.
CondoProperty Type
1958Year Built
$1,966/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,644/moCommon Charges
Pets welcomePet policy
Last updated: 11/13/2026 12:06 PM
64 days on Market
Listing Agents
  1. Bahar Tavakolian

    Bahar Tavakolian

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (917) 297-7067

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  2. Ilija Stojakovic

    Ilija Stojakovic

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (917) 833-5573

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Amenities

40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B

  • Doorman
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Gym
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Elevator
  • Washer / Dryer in Unit
  • Laundry in Building

Open Houses

Sunday, Nov 15th12:00 PM - 1:00 PMAppointment Only
Sunday, Nov 15th12:00 PM - 1:00 PMAppointment Only

Location

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$17,539 per month

Principal and Interest

$14,264

Property Taxes

$1,631

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,644

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Property information

40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,631 / month
  • Min. Down Pymt: 10%

Building Information

  • Building/Complex: The Charles House
  • Floor: 6
  • Stories: 16
  • Residences: 123
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Building Age: Post-war
  • Building Type: Midrise

Property History

40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B

DateEventPriceLink
Nov 4, 2026

Price Change

Manual

$2,375,000
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Sep 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,398,000
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Jul 1, 2026

Permanently Off Market

Manual

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DateEventPrice
11/04/2026

Price Change

Manual

$2,375,000
09/11/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,398,000
07/01/2026

Permanently Off Market

Manual

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Public records

40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B

Total Finished SqFt

1,203 SqFt

Lot Size

0 SqFt

Year Built

1958

Zoning

C5-1

APN

1013921119

Schools

Near 40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B

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

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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More information about 40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B, Upper East Side

40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B is a condo for sale in Upper East Side. This property was listed for sale on September 11, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $2,375,000. It has been on the market for a total of 64 days and was last sold on December 15, 2021. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner. 40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,208 sqft condo built in 1958.

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