
The Empire 188 E 78th St Unit 23B New York, NY 10075
Metropolitan Hill NeighborhoodHighlights
- Rooftop Deck
- 2-minute walk to 77 Street (4,6 Line)
- Garage
- P.S. 158 The Bayard Taylor School Rated A
- 17,304 Sq Ft lot
- Laundry Facilities
About This Home
As of November 2023Spacious and sunny home in the sky. This is a sprawling 2,850+ sq. ft. condo with open city and park views, multiple exposures, 10 ft. ceilings, hardwood floors, and over-sized windows.Enter an ideal home featuring 5 bedrooms, each with a dedicated bath, living room, dining room/den, eat-in kitchen, and powder room. The 5th bedroom is currently configured as a den with custom built-ins. The windowed eat-in kitchen has great views facing east with river views while the master suite includes a walk-in closet, double exposures with Central Park views, and a Juliet balcony. This home has a gracious layout, great closet space, and a washer/dryer. A storage bin is included with the sale.An assessment of $430.45 is in place until December 2019 for the renovation of the amenities floor.The Empire is a full-service luxury condominium with a 24-hour doorman, concierge, roof deck, and separately managed parking garage. The second-floor amenities have undergone a complete renovation, featuring a brand-new fitness center, playroom, screening room, private dining room, and business center.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Warburg License #30DA0953481 Listed on: 04/03/2017

Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $51,036
Year Built
- Built in 2000
HOA Fees
- $4,118 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- Garage
Home Design
- 2,874 Sq Ft Home
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 0.5 Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Community Details
Overview
- 72 Units
- Upper East Side Subdivision
- 31-Story Property
Amenities
- Rooftop Deck
- Laundry Facilities
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | $6,363,000 | -- | |
Deed | $5,600,000 | -- | |
Deed | $4,700,000 | -- | |
Condominium Deed | $3,839,000 | Title Associates Inc |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $900,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $1,100,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
11/17/2023 11/17/23 | Sold | $6,363,000 | -5.0% | $2,214 / Sq Ft |
10/02/2023 10/02/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/17/2023 05/17/23 | For Sale | $6,695,000 | +19.6% | $2,330 / Sq Ft |
10/10/2017 10/10/17 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
09/10/2017 09/10/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
08/02/2017 08/02/17 | Sold | $5,600,000 | -1.8% | $1,949 / Sq Ft |
07/07/2017 07/07/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
04/03/2017 04/03/17 | For Sale | $5,700,000 | +1.8% | $1,983 / Sq Ft |
04/03/2017 04/03/17 | For Sale | $5,600,000 | 0.0% | $1,949 / Sq Ft |
01/24/2013 01/24/13 | Rented | -- | -- | -- |
12/25/2012 12/25/12 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
07/26/2012 07/26/12 | For Rent | -- | -- | -- |
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 | $64,030 | $537,411 | $83,991 | $453,420 |
2024 | $64,030 | $512,162 | $83,991 | $428,171 |
2023 | $50,216 | $496,192 | $83,991 | $412,201 |
2022 | $48,769 | $521,351 | $83,991 | $437,360 |
2021 | $54,986 | $448,242 | $83,991 | $364,251 |
2020 | $48,381 | $496,258 | $83,991 | $412,267 |
2019 | $46,056 | $485,103 | $83,991 | $401,112 |
2018 | $53,730 | $464,804 | $83,991 | $380,813 |
2017 | $52,040 | $464,964 | $83,991 | $380,973 |
2016 | $51,046 | $439,682 | $83,991 | $355,691 |
2015 | $21,090 | $380,390 | $83,992 | $296,398 |
2014 | $21,090 | $362,363 | $83,991 | $278,372 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2023
Allison Chiaramonte
Compass
(646) 248-0193
11 in this area
84 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Karishma Sani
Compass
(917) 446-3365
2 in this area
20 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2017
Maria Daou
Coldwell Banker Warburg
(917) 689-3621
37 Total Sales
About The Empire
Map
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS10478955

APN: 1412-1159
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