The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
for saleRealtyLens property overview
$2,650,000
40 E 78th St # 5F
New York, NY, 10075
View more New York, NY property pages2Beds
2Baths
1,295Sqft
$2046$/sqft
Comps
Listing Notes
Fabulous two Bedroom | two Bath condominium in prime Upper East Side location, one block from Central Park. This fully renovated, bright and sunny residence measures approximately 1, 295 square feet with all rooms facing west over Madison Avenue. Featuring a wonderful layout, this home has an expansive Living | Dining Room that gives the space an open, airy feel. A well-appointed chef's Kitchen features top of the line appliances and custom cabinetry. Both Bedrooms, generous in size, are accessed down a separate hallway. The Primary Bedroom has an en-suite Bath and two large walk-in closets. The secondary Bedroom has two closets and a full Bath across the hall. Other features of this great apartment include city quiet windows, hardwood floors and an abundance of closets & storage throughout. The Charles House Condominium located on the corner of Madison Avenue and 78th Street is a White Glove full-service luxury Condominium that has a full-time doorman, a live in superintendent, a newly renovated lobby, a gorgeous planted roof deck with unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park, a gym and a garage. Blocks from Central Park this location offers you access to some of New York Citys finest restaurants, museums, galleries, boutiques and more. Please note there is a special assessment of $341.03 for 9 years.
Market Insights
Above nearby median+20%
$2046/sqft vs a nearby median of $1709/sqft.
Nearby median$1709/sqft
Nearby properties24
Property size1,295 sqft
- +20% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 1,295 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$2.13M$1.90M – $2.36M · 33% confidence
vs ask $2.65M+$519k (+19.6%)
Asking price is about 19.6% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
$1,606/sqft median across 4 tight comps × 1,295 sqft= $2.08M
- Transit access+$52k +2.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$52k+2.5%
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The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 35 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 8, 2026
- Photos
- 11 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Oct 9, 2018 · $2,375,000
Features & Amenities
City ViewDoormanElevatorGymDishwasherRecreation FacilitiesViewEnsuiteViewsChefs KitchenWalk In ClosetHardwood FloorsDen
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1949
- Stories
- 16
- Total units
- 123
- Residential units
- 111
- Building area
- 4.43 ac
- Lot size
- 17,265 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family elevator buildings
- Building class
- R4
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 13, 2026Initial record
$2,650,000for sale
Public Records
DOB violations5 open
87 total recorded against the building
HPD violations12 open
12 total recorded
ACRIS documents0
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)5,231
Top: heat/hot water
Top complaint types in ZIP 10075
- HEAT/HOT WATER572
- Illegal Parking535
- Noise314
- Street Condition307
- Noise - Residential211
Recent DOB
- May 2, 2024V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE
- Feb 2, 2023V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE
- Aug 6, 2019V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
- Jun 1, 2019V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Recent HPD
- Sep 21, 2012Class B · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF THE NAILS PROTRUDING FROM THE WOOD FLOOR CAUSING CUT HAZZARD IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5H, 5t...
- Jan 12, 2012Class A · SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5H, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
- Oct 27, 2010Class B · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACK WINDOW PANE AT UPPER SASH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 12F, 12th STORY, 3rd APARTMEN...
- Oct 27, 2010Class A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT WINDOWS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 12F, 12th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.