$1,750,000

169 E 78th St Unit 5 D New York, NY 10075

Metropolitan Hill Neighborhood

Estimated payment $15,768/month

Total Views 421
2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to 77 Street (4,6 Line)
  • High Ceiling
  • P.S. 158 The Bayard Taylor School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Built-In Features

About This Home

A rare opportunity to own this stunning 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom (with potential for a 2nd bath—see alternate floor plan) prewar cooperative at the coveted Morgan Studios. This exquisite residence seamlessly blends timeless sophistication with modern comforts, offering double-height ceilings and unmistakable Old World grandeur.The welcoming foyer leads to a magnificent living room that is truly a showstopper. Dramatic 13-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves custom-designed and built by a boatbuilder/cabinetmaker from Islesboro, Maine, complete with a Hudson rolling ladder, and a handsome wood-burning fireplace, set the stage for elegant entertaining and quiet enjoyment. New windows installed throughout ensure abundant natural light, energy efficiency, and quiet.The primary bedroom enjoys dual exposures and ample storage, including a spacious walk-in closet. The second bedroom, currently used as a den, has the opportunity to create a second bathroom with board approval. Currently, both bedrooms share access to the large windowed bathroom designed with marble tiles, radiant heated floors, and a glass-enclosed step-in shower for a luxurious hotel-like experience. The windowed kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances.Built in 1928, The Morgan Studios is a distinguished full-service cooperative on a charming tree-lined street in the heart of the Upper East Side. Residents enjoy 24-hour doorman service, a live-in resident manager, a newly renovated lobby, a state-of-the-art gym, a common laundry room, and private storage.169 East 78th Street is pet friendly and permits: ? Up to 60% financing? Pieds-à-terre with board approval? Second bath and/or in-unit washer/dryer with board approvalA truly exceptional offering, this special residence offers the elegance of Paris within the vibrant atmosphere of New York. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity! 3% flip tax paid by purchaser.

Listing Agent

Christine Miller Martin

Compass License #30MA1007285 Listed on: 03/31/2025

Compass

Co-Listing Agent

Kim Church

Compass License #10401314972

Property Details

Home Type

  • Co-Op

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

HOA Fees

  • $4,269 Monthly HOA Fees

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • No Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 0027 / 01413

Community Details

Overview

  • 36 Units
  • Upper East Side Subdivision
  • 10-Story Property

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Co-Op

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$4,269 per month

Listing Details

  • Property SubType: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Upper East Side
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Coop
  • Stories: 10

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, High Ceilings
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms (Total): 5

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed, Common On Floor, Common Area
  • Green Building Features: Elevator(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee: 4269.0
  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Common Interest: Stock Cooperative

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 73.000000x102.170000

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 36
  • Total Stories: 10
  • Year Built: 1928

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 01413
  • Tax Lot: 0027

Map

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2025 03/31/25 For Sale $1,750,000 -- --
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

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MLS Number: RLS20012746

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

New York New York County New York 10075 Metropolitan Hill

169 E 78th St Unit 5 D, New York, NY

This home is located at 169 E 78th St Unit 5 D, New York, NY 10075 and is currently priced at $1,750,000. This property was built in 1928. 169 E 78th St Unit 5 D is a home located in New York County with nearby schools including P.S. 158 The Bayard Taylor School, Robert F Wagner Middle School, and Clinton School.

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