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The Empire, 188 East 78th Street, #19A

$4,750,000 ($1,877 per ft2) | 4 beds, 5.5 baths | Approx. 2,530 ft2
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148 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Dec 1, 2023
    Days on Market: 148
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Lenox Hill (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 254 times
Monthly Common Charges: $4,912
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $4,467
Total Taxes & Fees: $9,379 ($3.71/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $29,454
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $38,833 ($15.35/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($475,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Open house:

  • The afternoon of Sunday, Apr 28
By appointment only.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This spacious 4-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom condominium is located in the desirable Lenox Hill neighborhood on the Upper East Side, close to Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and public transportation including the subway.
  • Elegant Interiors: The apartment boasts high ceilings, architectural moldings, oversized windows for plenty of natural light and city views, and a renovated kitchen with a charming balcony.
  • Spacious Living: With approximately 2,530 ft2 of space, the condo features a large living room and dining room, perfect for entertaining, and each bedroom has its own ensuite bath.
  • Master Suite: The primary bedroom is a true retreat, featuring two full bathrooms and oversized closet storage.
  • Building Amenities: The building offers a FT Doorman, concierge service, a fitness center, a children's playroom, a private garden with grills and outdoor seating, a rooftop terrace, on-site parking, a garage, resident storage, and a bike room.
  • Exclusive Features: With only two apartments per floor, residents enjoy a sense of privacy. The building, completed in 1999, has a distinctive gabled roof and a club with a fitness center and private dining room. Wine cellars are also available for purchase.

Description

Life Is Good.
In this mint four-bedroom, five-and-a-half bathroom condominium home set high above one of the prettiest blocks on the Upper East Side. Enter a gracious, sun-filled gallery with a cove ceiling. Next find an impressive living room with oversized windows, 9.5-foot ceilings and architectural moldings.

(The room is large enough that a grand piano is hardly noticed.) Adjacent to the living room is a sun-filled dining room that can seat 12 for dinner. The bright and beautiful kitchen has been beautifully renovated and hosts a charming balcony. The baronial primary bedroom was originally two rooms and has two full bathrooms and oversized closet storage.

There is plenty of room in this space for both a sitting area and an office area. A separate, secondary bedroom wing three separate bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bath and open views to the south and west.With only two apartments per floor and a garage within the building, The Empire offers the good life. The building also hosts a large private garden with grills and outdoor seating, a windowed children’s playroom, a sprawling windowed gym, conference room and business center, and a party room/lounge with a catering kitchen.

Where else on the Upper East Side can one get a move-in condition condominium apartment with high ceilings, views, and a gracious layout for under $1,900/foot? Please call today for a private appointment.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Balcony

Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Pricing History

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About The Empire, 188 East 78th Street

90

The Empire, 188 East 78th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 90, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

33
Out of 44
+
23
Out of 36
+
25
Out of 39
+
9
=
90
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 40 blocks 2 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Substantial 2 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Pool
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Parking
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Distinctive- gabled roof
  • Formal dining rooms
  • Private garden terrace
  • Large apartments
  • Good public transportation
  • Concierge
  • Close to Subway
  • Foyers
  • Many bay windows
  • Garage
  • Storage Space
  • Few apartments per floor
  • Club with fitness center and private dining room
  • Wine cellars
  • Some fireplaces
  • Some balconies
Cons
  • Considerable traffic
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No nearby park
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Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.08 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at Lexington Ave 0.43 miles

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