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$2,375,000

40 E 78th St Unit 6B

Manhattan, NY, 10075
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2Beds
2Baths
1,208Sqft
$1966$/sqft

Listing Notes

Welcome to this sun-flooded 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom at The Charles House, a highly sought-after condominium on the corner of 78th Street and Madison Avenue. As you enter this residence, you are greeted by an expansive living room with bright Eastern exposures and pleasant views through oversized windows. There is a separate dining area off the living room and kitchen, which could easily be converted into an office or third bedroom. The windowed kitchen has an abundance of storage and top of line appliances. Both bedrooms are generously proportioned and East-facing The split bedroom layout allows for privacy and flexibility. One bedroom has an ensuite windowed bath. There is a second tastefully renovated hallway bathroom. Other features of this home include an in-unit washer & dryer, incredible storage and closets, and through-wall AC. The Charles House is a pet-friendly, full-service condominium. Amenities include a 24-hour doorman, fitness room, garage, planted roof deck with sweeping park views, private storage available for rent, a bike room, and live-in super. This home is positioned in one the Upper East Side's Gold Coast and is just moments from Central Park, the city's finest museums, restaurants and shops an opportunity that is not to be missed! Please note that there is an assessment of $309 till the end of 2034.

Market Insights

Above nearby median+48%

$1966/sqft vs a nearby median of $1325/sqft.

Nearby median$1325/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size1,208 sqft
  • +48% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 1,208 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$1.61M$1.45M$1.77M · 42% confidence
vs ask $2.38M+$766k (+32.3%)

Asking price is about 32.3% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.

$1,325/sqft median across 5 tight comps × 1,208 sqft= $1.60M
  • Transit access+$40k +2.5%
  • Virtually staged−$16k −1.0%
  • Visible condition issues−$16k −1.0%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$8k+0.5%

Property Read

FreshnessVerification recommended

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Market Position+48% vs nearby

The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.

Price MovementInitial price point

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Listing Details

Days on market
11 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
May 1, 2026
Photos
11 photos
Property type
condos
Status
for sale
Last sold
Jan 12, 2022 · $1,834,525

Features & Amenities

DoormanElevatorGymSecurity FeaturesDishwasherRecreation FacilitiesWasher DryerGarage 1 Or MoreRental PropertyEnsuiteViewsOfficeDenExercise RoomShopping

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Building Facts

Year built
1958
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 4, 2026Initial record
$2,375,000for sale

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