22 East 78th Street

Upper East Side

$10,999,000
Price
5
Beds
5,500 Sq. Ft.
$2,000 / Sq. Ft.
5,500
Sq. Ft.
$2,000
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This pristine elegant five-story townhouse is ideally located between Fifth and Madison Avenue on one of the finest streets in New York City Gold Coast.
The house features a grand reception room with wood burning fireplace, opening to a double height gallery with 22 feet ceilings, appointed with hand painted wood flooring and beautiful custom built-in closets. On the same floor there is a grand library with wood burning fireplace and custom book shelves. One floor up is the impressive 34 feet double
...This pristine elegant five-story townhouse is ideally located between Fifth and Madison Avenue on one of the finest streets in New York City Gold Coast.

The house features a grand reception room with wood burning fireplace, opening to a double height gallery with 22 feet ceilings, appointed with hand painted wood flooring and beautiful custom built-in closets. On the same floor there is a grand library with wood burning fireplace and custom book shelves. One floor up is the impressive 34 feet double living room perfect for entertaining. The entire 3rd floor is the luxurious primary suite with a huge dressing room. On the 4th floor are two generous sized bedrooms with a south facing terrace overlooking the tree tops. On the ground floor are a beautiful paneled mirrored formal dining room, a chef’s kitchen equipped with Sub-Zero refrigerator, two Miele dishwashers and Viking range, also a intimate breakfast room. In the back is an elegant lushly landscaped garden. There are an exercise room and staff quarters with full bathroom in the basement. Overall the house allows 4 or 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms.

Built in 1871, this house has been meticulously maintained and renovated for functionality and style. Oversized windows throughout offer excellent natural light. Five fireplaces in total. The electric and plumbing systems are recently updated. Central AC and home management system complete this wonderful home.

The most prestigious location in New York is just one block from Central Park, surrounded by the finest restaurants and bars such as Sant Ambroeus and the famed Bemelmans at Carlyle hotel, unlimited shopping options on Madison Avenue. A short walk to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and some world renowned galleries.

Listing Agent

  1. Oliver Han

    Oliver Han

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    oliver.han@compass.com

    P: (914)-439-6040

Amenities

  • City Views
  • Private Terrace
  • Private Yard
  • Private Roof Deck
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Working Fireplace
  • Decorative Mouldings
  • Private Entrance
LISTING UPDATED: 01/31/2025 11:41 PM

Property Details for 22 East 78th Street

StatusExclusive Expired
Days on Market807
Taxes$7,817 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms13.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeSingle Family
Year Built1910
Lot Size17,500 SF / 15' x 102'
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation3%
Compensation Remarks3% to BUYERS AGENTS

Building

22 E 78th St

1 Units4 StoriesBuilt in 1910
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Building Information for 22 East 78th Street

Stories4Year Built1910Building Size15' x 70'Building Sq. Ft4,200 SFLot Size17,500 SF / 15' x 102'Building Age-Building Type-

Payment Calculator

$72,649 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$64,832

Property Taxes

$7,817

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property History for 22 East 78th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Mar 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$10,999,000
Jan 31, 2025

Exclusive Expired

Manual

Nov 7, 2024

Price Change

Manual

$10,999,000
Oct 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

Manual

$12,000,000
Oct 2, 2023

Exclusive Expired

Manual

Oct 18, 2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$12,000,000
Mar 30, 2018

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10483458

$12,350,000
Mar 30, 2018

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10483458

$12,500,000
Mar 18, 2017

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10396845

Dec 18, 2015

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10060002

Jan 22, 2015

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10060002

$12,500,000
Nov 11, 2014

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10367448

Oct 16, 2014

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10356513

Oct 23, 2013

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10396845

$15,800,000
Oct 23, 2013

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10367448

$13,500,000
Sep 20, 2012

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10356513

$18,800,000
Apr 23, 2008

Sold

RealPlus #385e441c3b01257f50c6b0f9cad90224a385e2f7

$8,500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/14/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$10,999,000
01/31/2025

Exclusive Expired

Manual

11/07/2024

Price Change

Manual

$10,999,000
10/30/2023

Listed (Active)

Manual

$12,000,000
10/02/2023

Exclusive Expired

Manual

10/18/2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$12,000,000
03/30/2018

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10483458

$12,350,000
03/30/2018

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10483458

$12,500,000
03/18/2017

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10396845

12/18/2015

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10060002

01/22/2015

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10060002

$12,500,000
11/11/2014

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10367448

10/16/2014

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10356513

10/23/2013

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10396845

$15,800,000
10/23/2013

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10367448

$13,500,000
09/20/2012

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10356513

$18,800,000
04/23/2008

Sold

RealPlus #385e441c3b01257f50c6b0f9cad90224a385e2f7

$8,500,000

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

Public Records for 22 East 78th Street

Taxable ValueLand$184,680Additions$286,140Total$470,820
Tax Record2025$94,564 ($7,880 / month) Tax Class1Tax Rate20.085%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,305 SqFtLot Size1,550 SqFtYear Built1910ZoningR8BAPN1013920160

Schools near 22 East 78th Street

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. 6 Lillie D Blake
PublicPK to 5

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public6 to 8

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