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The Empire Condominium at 188 East 78th St. 30A

Located at The Empire Condominium 188 East 78th Street, 30A, New York, NY Condo in Lenox Hill, Upper East Side
This unit is not currently listed on StreetEasy Other units available in this building: 1 active sales listing
3 beds, 2.5 baths, 2,156 ft²

Breathtaking Panoramic Views for miles from this 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath 30th floor Penthouse-like Sun-filled Oasis.
Enter through the elegant central foyer outfitted with a powder room, natural light pouring in from all directions.

Breathtaking Panoramic Views for miles from this 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath 30th floor Penthouse-like Sun-filled Oasis.
Enter through the elegant central foyer outfitted with a powder room, natural light pouring in from all directions.

To your left is the corner, grand room with 10 ft ceilings, 6 oversized windows, gas fireplace with a lovely mantel, French doors, a balcony with stunning views where you can dine al fresco or day-dream with a glass of Prosecco.

This palatial room has beautiful, coveted Southern city skyline and also views of the river, facing East where you can watch the sun rise every day.

South facing eat-in kitchen has a charming built-in breakfast nook, aluminum mosaic backsplash and stainless steel appliances.

Primary bedroom is in the East wing of the residence and is very private, it is down a long corridor with numerous closets. This is a well-proportioned square room with beautiful built-ins, on-suite bathroom with a soaking tub and a spectacular view of the East River allowing you to wake up to magnificent sun rises as your room fills up with the bright morning light.

The second bedroom is also generous in size and offers magical views of Central Park and sun sets with the warm golden glow in your windows. There are numerous large closets, on-suite bathroom with a soaking tub to relax in after a long day.

The third bedroom, currently used as an office/library is generously proportioned, South facing room with 3 large windows and beautiful natural light.

Other notable features throughout this spectacular residence include light oak herringbone wood floors, central ac/heat and an in-unit washer/dryer.

The Empire Condominium at 188 East 78th St is a white glove, full service condominium with a gorgeous lobby outfitted with elegant mahogany finishes and a grand sweeping marble and iron staircase leading to the mezzanine level where you can find a fully renovated, state of the art fitness center, residence lounge with an equipped kitchen, business center, children’s playroom and a multi-level private landscaped garden.
Laundry, bike-room and on-site storage.
The building is in the process of renovating all hallways and has plans to renovate the lobby.

There is a parking garage within the building for an additional fee.
This ideal location is 500 ft from the 6 train, near the Q train and surrounded by some of the best restaurants UES has to offer as well as the museum mile and Central Park.

Current taxes are based on a non-primary residency and can be reduced if this will be your primary home


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About the Building


Condo in Lenox Hill

  • 72 Units
  • 32 Stories
  • 0 Built

Sales listings: 1 in contract and 138 previous
Rentals listings: 83 previous
Documents and Permits: 566 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • 6 at 77th St

    under 500 feet

  • Q at 72nd Street

    0.32 miles

  • Q at 86th Street

    0.34 miles

  • 4 5 6 at 86th St

    0.43 miles

  • 6 at 68th St

    0.49 miles

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Schools

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.