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Property Description
11 ft ceilings & 14 windows at Madison Ave/78th Street! Welcome to Residence 3BC, an impressively scaled and remarkably spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom home in one of the Upper East Side's most charming pre-war cooperative buildings. Ideally situated on a tree-lined block between Madison and Park Avenues, this elegant residence offers a perfect blend of old-world character and modern livability-just moments from Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.?? High ceilings, hardwood floors, and classic pre-war details define the home where possibilities are limitless. Its thoughtful layout provides ideal separation between the living and sleeping areas.The expansive great room measures an impressive 28 × 18 feet, with each half connected by two beautifully crafted doorways of exceptional quality. Sunlight floods the residence through windows in every room, enhancing the home's inviting and airy ambiance. There are?14 windows with three exposures - East, West and North, yielding peaceful views of treetops & historic townhouses. Both bedrooms are generously scaled and enjoy excellent closet space. Built in 1893, 51 East 78th Street is an elegant and well-maintained pre-war elevator cooperative offering the privacy of a small building and the charm of European-style living. This intimate five-story building, with two to four residences per floor, features a laundry room, and bicycle storage. Nestled in the heart of the Upper East Side's Gold Coast, residents enjoy proximity to world-class restaurants such as Kappo Masa and Sant Ambroeus, iconic hotels including The Carlyle and The Mark, and premier Madison Avenue boutiques and galleries. The new elevator project was completed in September 2025. This is a non-smoking building. Sorry, pets are not permitted. 3BC are currently two separate one bedroom apartments with a single owner. They have been beautifully connected and can easily be officially combined, as have other apartments in the building.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 51 E 78th St #3BC
General
- Sold For: $1,578,000
- HOA FEE: $3,190/month
- Status: Closed
- Type: Apartment
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20055276
- Added to Site: 171 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Chandelier, High Ceilings, Bar
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Common On Floor, Common Area
Location
- County: New York
- Subdivision: Upper East Side
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Multi Family
- Stories/Levels: 5
- Year Built: 1920
- Other Struct. Feat.: Elevator(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: 37.500000 x 102.170000
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $3,190
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Block: 1393
- Lot Number: 27
Listing Courtesy of Compass
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Schools
Schools serving 51 E 78th St #3BC
School District:New York City Geographic School District 02
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ps 6 Lillie D Blake 45 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner 220 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 51 E 78th St #3BC
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/04/2026
Sold
$1,578,000
5.2%
MLS
10/17/2025
Listed
$1,500,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
51 E 78th Street #3BC, New York City, NY 10075 (MLS# RLS20055276) is a Apartment property that was sold at $1,578,000 on March 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 51 E 78th Street #3BC? Do you have questions about finding other Apartment real estate for sale in New York City? You can browse all New York City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

