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205 East 78th Street #5S
Coop in Lenox Hill •  building info
studio • 1ba
List Price

$400,000

Key Details
Days on market
27
Last price change
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Estimated payment
$3,040/mo
Taxes
Included in maintenance fees
Maintenance
$1,144/mo
Description
Welcome home to this newly renovated, generously proportioned prewar studio nestled in the heart of Lenox Hill. Apartment 5S offers a rare combination of charm, space, and smart updates, making it an ideal home, or pied--terre. As you enter, youre greeted by a bright and airy living space with high beamed ceilings and newly refinished hardwood floors that highlight its prewar heritage. The layout allows for flexible living, with ample room for lounging, dining, sleepingand even a dedicated work-from-home nook. The apartment features a separate, fully renovated kitchen with classic white cabinetry, a subway tile backsplash, and a cozy breakfast barperfect for hosting friends or enjoying takeout from one of the many gourmet food shops or restaurants just around the corner. Natural light filters in through large windows overlooking a serene interior courtyard, offering rare tranquility in the heart of the city. The windowed bathroom is timeless and tasteful, with original tilework, a pedestal sink, and an updated yet classic aesthetic. Set in a meticulously maintained full-service cooperative, 205 East 78th Street is known for its gracious prewar design, dramatic coffered-ceiling lobby, and warm, welcoming staff. Residents enjoy a full-time doorman, attended elevator, live-in superintendent, and beautifully maintained common areas. The low monthly maintenance includes electric. This pet-friendly co-op permits pied--terre ownership, as well as buying in a trust. The board also allows parents buying with children, as well as subletting for 2 out of 10 years after 2 years of the owner occupying the apartment. Situated on the corner of Third Avenue, the building offers unbeatable access to both the Q and 6 subway lines, as well as the best of the Upper East Sides shops, dining, and cultural institutions. Step inside and discover a rare blend of privacy, elegance, and comfortwhere your doormans friendly greeting is just the beginning of what makes this apartment feel like home.

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Important Stuff
Elevator
Full Time Doorman
Cats and Dogs allowed
Policies
Gifts Allowed
Sublets Allowed
Gaurantor Permitted
Co-purchase Allowed
Parents Buying Allowed
Pied-a-Terre Allowed
Unit features
Hardwood floors
Storage Available
Building amenities
Services and facilities
Bike Room
Fios Available
Laundry in Building
Live In Super
Package Room
Storage Space
Building info

History
What it'll cost
Purchase price
$400,000
Asking Price: $400,000
Term
30 Years
Down Payment
$100,000 (25%)
Min: 25% (100,000)
Rate
6.5 %
Mortgage Amount
$300,000
Mortgage Payment
$1,896
Maintenance
$1,144
Estimated closing cost
$7,000
Total monthly cost $3,040
Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

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