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221 East 78th St. #5G

Located at 221 East 78th Street 221 East 78th Street, #5G, Manhattan, NY Co-op in Lenox Hill, Upper East Side
This unit is not currently listed on StreetEasy Other units available in this building: 1 active sales listing
2 beds, 2 baths

Bright & Spacious Oasis

NO BOARD APPROVAL – SPONSOR APARTMENT!

This true two-bedroom gem captivates you with its south facing windows that look onto a stunning tree-lined street and pretty, low-rise buildings.

Bright & Spacious Oasis

NO BOARD APPROVAL – SPONSOR APARTMENT!

This true two-bedroom gem captivates you with its south facing windows that look onto a stunning tree-lined street and pretty, low-rise buildings. The newly renovated kitchen and bathrooms, windows in every room – including the two full bathrooms, five custom California closets and gorgeous wood plank flooring throughout further add to the allure of this delightful home.

Upon entering the foyer, you are led into the sprawling living space that includes a dining gallery that flows into the expansive south-facing living room. Opposite the living room, you will discover the newly renovated windowed eat-in kitchen, which includes ample space for a table and lavish cooking. The kitchen features Caesarstone countertops, tile backsplash and flooring, stainless steel appliances, and an abundance of storage.

A short hallway off the dining gallery leads you to the bedrooms. The south facing primary bedroom boasts windows looking onto tree-lined East 78th Street, an en suite full bath and a very large California closet. The north facing second bedroom includes a large window allowing for plenty of natural light, a California closet, and an adjacent full bath that may double as a powder room.

221 East 78th Street, built in 1948, is a special intimate mid-rise boutique cooperative building with old-world charm. Residents enjoy the building’s amenities which include unparalleled service from part-time doormen (M-F: 8:00AM – 12:00AM; Sat/Sun 3:00PM – 12:00AM), live-in super, beautifully landscaped courtyard, bike storage, laundry room, residents meeting room, and storage upon availability. Situated in the heart of the Upper East Side, this building offers easy access to transportation, an array of restaurants, and enviable boutique shopping with Central Park less than 10 minutes away. SPONSOR APARTMENT – NO BOARD APPROVAL! FIRST SHOWINGS at OPEN HOUSE Sunday June 25 3:00-4:00PM


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About the Building

221 East 78th Street  New York, NY 10075

Co-op in Lenox Hill

  • 54 Units
  • 6 Stories
  • 1948 Built

Sales listings: 1 active and 74 previous
Rentals listings: 19 previous
Documents and Permits: 172 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • 6 at 77th St

    0.15 miles

  • Q at 86th Street

    0.28 miles

  • Q at 72nd Street

    0.33 miles

  • 4 5 6 at 86th St

    0.41 miles

  • 6 at 68th St

    0.53 miles

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Schools

District 02 - Schools zoned for this address:
P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor

(PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,SE)

J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner

(06,07,08,SE)

Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.