40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B

Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
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Active
$2,398,000
2 beds1,208 sqft$1,985/sqft
40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B, Upper East Side
Building Info: The Charles House, 17 stories, Built 1958
Est: $17,216/moGet pre-approved
CondoProperty Type
1958Year Built
$1,985/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,644/moCommon Charges
Pets welcomePet policy

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.

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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3 days on Market
Last updated: 09/11/2026 11:27 AM

Amenities

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

Location

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$17,216 per month

30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,941

Property Taxes

$1,631

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,644

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Property Information for 40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,631 / month
  • Min. Down Pymt: 10%
  • Total Rooms: 5.0
  • MLS Type: Single Family Residence
  • County: New York County
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: The Charles House
  • Floor: 6
  • Stories: 17
  • Residences: 100
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Building Age: Post-war
  • Building Type: Midrise

Property History for 40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Sep 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,398,000——
Jul 1, 2026

Permanently Off Market

Manual

——
May 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,375,000——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,398,000
07/01/2026

Permanently Off Market

Manual

—
05/01/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,375,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B

Taxable ValueLand$40,629Additions$148,233Total$188,862
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,203 SqFtLot Size0 SqFtYear Built1958ZoningC5-1APN1013921119

Schools near 40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake
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. 6 Lillie D Blake
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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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 $2,398,000. It has been on the market for a total of 3 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 Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 40 East 78th Street, Unit 6B is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,208 sqft condo built in 1958.

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