Skip Navigation
StreetEasy Logo
Printed from StreetEasy.com at 06:06 AM, Dec 28 2025

The Empire Condominium at 188 East 78th St. #PHA

Located at The Empire Condominium 188 East 78th Street, #Pha, 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
2 beds, 2.5 baths, 2,150 ft²

Classic Penthouse Perfection. Natural light pours into this sophisticated penthouse where undisturbed top floor living and elegant finishes afford a lifestyle of effortless tranquility cantilevered over the city below. With ~2,150 square feet of magnificence, this palatial 2-bedroom, 2.

Classic Penthouse Perfection. Natural light pours into this sophisticated penthouse where undisturbed top floor living and elegant finishes afford a lifestyle of effortless tranquility cantilevered over the city below. With ~2,150 square feet of magnificence, this palatial 2-bedroom, 2.5 bath residence features 180 degrees of picturesque open city views of the East River, Central Park, and the NYC Skyline from three exposures. Upon entry, a voluminous formal gallery is complete with marble flooring and anchors the exemplary layout that spans nearly half of the entire 32nd floor.

The grand corner living room boasts 10 ft ceilings, 5 oversized windows, a gas fireplace with a beautiful mantel and charming custom built-in, as well as full-glass French doors to a private balcony with quintessential Manhattan views. Adjacent to the living room is the windowed formal dining room, currently configured as a den, with access to the well-equipped eat-in kitchen, both with sunny Southern exposures. PHA is an extraordinary and rare residence to indulge in breathtaking sunset and sunrise moments every day.

The primary bedroom is well proportioned with 4 customized closets for extensive storage, 4 tall windows with morning light, and an enormous 5-piece en suite marble bath with a double sinks, deep soaking tub, and separate shower. The second sizable bedroom is nearly as impressive with Central Park views, a large well-organized closet, charming built-ins, and a tasteful en-suite bathroom. Other notable features of the residence include impeccably conditioned diamond parquet hardwood floors throughout, an exquisite powder room, an in-unit washer/dryer and central air/heat.

The Empire Condominium at 188 East 78th Street is a premier full-service condominium with a beautiful lobby that boasts elegant mahogany finishes and a stunning marble and gilded iron sweeping staircase which leads to the mezzanine level of expansive amenities including a resident lounge, separate business center, new well-equipped gym with Peloton bikes, children’s playroom, and a multi-leveled outdoor garden. Also available is garage parking within the building and coming soon, a completely refreshed rooftop lounge. Within 500 ft from the 6 train, near the Q train and a plethora of shops and neighborhood must-haves, the location is superb.


Want to see who currently owns this property? Register now - it's free
See a problem with this listing? Report it here.

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

View subway lines on Google Maps

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.