The Empire 188 E 78th St Unit 19A New York, NY 10075
Metropolitan Hill Neighborhood
4
Beds
5.5
Baths
2,530
Sq Ft
$4,912/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Concierge
- 2-minute walk to 77 Street (4,6 Line)
- City View
- P.S. 158 The Bayard Taylor School Rated A
- Rooftop Deck
- Sauna
About This Home
As of August 2024Life Is Good.
In this mint four-bedroom, five-and-a-half bathroom condominium home set high above one of the prettiest blocks on the Upper East Side. Enter a gracious, sun-filled gallery with a cove ceiling. Next find an impressive living room with oversized windows, 9.5-foot ceilings and architectural moldings. (The room is large enough that a grand piano is hardly noticed.) Adjacent to the living room is a sun-filled dining room that can seat 12 for dinner. The bright and beautiful kitchen has been beautifully renovated and hosts a charming balcony. The baronial primary bedroom was originally two rooms and has two full bathrooms and oversized closet storage. There is plenty of room in this space for both a sitting area and an office area. A separate, secondary bedroom wing three separate bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bath and open views to the south and west.With only two apartments per floor and a garage within the building, The Empire offers the good life. The building also hosts a large private garden with grills and outdoor seating, a windowed children's playroom, a sprawling windowed gym, conference room and business center, and a party room/lounge with a catering kitchen. Where else on the Upper East Side can one get a move-in condition condominium apartment with high ceilings, views, and a gracious layout for under $1,900/foot? Please call today for a private appointment.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC License #10301204322 Listed on: 12/01/2023
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $56,388
Year Built
- Built in 2000
HOA Fees
- $4,912 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- Garage
Interior Spaces
- 2,530 Sq Ft Home
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer Dryer Allowed
- Washer Hookup
Additional Features
- Balcony
- Cooling Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 1150 / 01412
Community Details
Overview
- 72 Units
- High-Rise Condominium
- The Empire Condos
- Lenox Hill Subdivision
- 32-Story Property
Amenities
- Concierge
- Rooftop Deck
- Courtyard
- Sauna
- Children's Playroom
- Community Storage Space
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 1, 2023
Closed on
Aug 14, 2024
Sold by
Kerins Gerard J and Kerins Margaret
Bought by
Knudsen Eliot and Knudsen Michelle
Seller's Agent
Jeff Stockwell
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
List Price
$4,750,000
Sold Price
$4,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$350,000
-7.37%
Views
151
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$266,456
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.16%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$990,719
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$3,629,389
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 29, 2002
Sold by
Farber Gerald and Farber Gail
Bought by
Kerins Geard J and Kerins Margaret A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 5, 2000
Sold by
Rfd Third Avenue I Associates Llc
Bought by
Farber Gerald and Farber Gail
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $4,400,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Condominium Deed | $3,126,000 | -- | |
| Condominium Deed | $3,126,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,000,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $5,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $600,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2024 08/14/24 | Sold | $4,400,000 | -7.4% | $1,739 / Sq Ft |
| 06/27/2024 06/27/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/01/2023 12/01/23 | For Sale | $4,750,000 | -- | $1,877 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,388 | $473,264 | $73,967 | $399,297 |
| 2024 | $56,388 | $451,028 | $73,967 | $377,061 |
| 2023 | $53,602 | $436,964 | $73,967 | $362,997 |
| 2022 | $29,989 | $459,121 | $73,967 | $385,154 |
| 2021 | $48,423 | $394,739 | $73,967 | $320,772 |
| 2020 | $42,606 | $437,023 | $73,967 | $363,056 |
| 2019 | $40,957 | $427,200 | $73,967 | $353,233 |
| 2018 | $47,317 | $409,324 | $73,967 | $335,357 |
| 2017 | $45,829 | $409,465 | $73,967 | $335,498 |
| 2016 | $44,953 | $387,201 | $73,967 | $313,234 |
| 2015 | $18,568 | $334,986 | $73,967 | $261,019 |
| 2014 | $18,568 | $319,110 | $73,967 | $245,143 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2024
Jeff Stockwell
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
-
B
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Ben Haymes
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
About The Empire
Map
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS10975647
APN: 1412-1150
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