175 E 78th St
New York, NY 10075
Upper East Side
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,000 sqft
$6,500,000
Last Sold: Aug 8, 2025
7% below list $7M
$2,167/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $36,060/mo*
$6,500,000
Last Sold: Aug 8, 2025
7% below list $7M
$2,167/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $36,060/mo*
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,000 sqft
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Stunning Townhouse at 175 East 78th Street – $6,995,000
For the first time in nearly 60 years, this rare and exceptional townhouse at 175 East 78th Street is available for purchase. This beautifully gut-renovated four-story home offers modern luxury while preserving the historic charm of a classic 1899 townhouse. With 4 spacious bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and an expansive, tree-lined backyard, this home provides a rare opportunity in one of the most desirable Upper East Side locations.
Upon entering, you are greeted by soaring high ceilings and hardwood floors that extend throughout the entire home. The first floor features a large, eat-in kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line Bosch stainless steel appliances, as well as a spacious family TV room, where oversized bay windows allow natural light to flood the space. The room leads directly into the lush backyard, offering an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining in the city.
On the second floor, the expansive open living and dining rooms provide the perfect space for both relaxation and hosting. With light streaming in from both the North and South, these rooms offer an abundance of natural sunlight throughout the day.
The upper floors feature four generously sized bedrooms, each with its own beautifully renovated en-suite bathroom and ample closet space. The primary suite is an oasis, offering a vast dressing room and a luxurious marble bathroom with dual sinks and a stall shower.
The finished basement is designed with modern functionality in mind, featuring room for media/gym, a powder room, a storage room, and a full laundry room with an Electrolux washer and dryer, as well as a sink for added convenience.
For your convenience, a full-service garage is located directly across the street. The townhouse also boasts a prime Upper East Side location, offering easy access to transportation, the best markets, and high-end shopping.
This residence has significant literary history—once home to the world-renowned author John Steinbeck, who lived here with his family and wrote some of his most famous works.
Offered for $6,995,000, this townhouse can also be purchased alone or with the neighboring property (177 East 78th Street), creating a combined width of 37 feet and offering the potential for a 16,000-square-foot residence, thanks to existing air rights.
This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of New York City history and live in or create your dream home in one of the city's most prestigious neighborhoods.
For the first time in nearly 60 years, this rare and exceptional townhouse at 175 East 78th Street is available for purchase. This beautifully gut-renovated four-story home offers modern luxury while preserving the historic charm of a classic 1899 townhouse. With 4 spacious bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and an expansive, tree-lined backyard, this home provides a rare opportunity in one of the most desirable Upper East Side locations.
Upon entering, you are greeted by soaring high ceilings and hardwood floors that extend throughout the entire home. The first floor features a large, eat-in kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line Bosch stainless steel appliances, as well as a spacious family TV room, where oversized bay windows allow natural light to flood the space. The room leads directly into the lush backyard, offering an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining in the city.
On the second floor, the expansive open living and dining rooms provide the perfect space for both relaxation and hosting. With light streaming in from both the North and South, these rooms offer an abundance of natural sunlight throughout the day.
The upper floors feature four generously sized bedrooms, each with its own beautifully renovated en-suite bathroom and ample closet space. The primary suite is an oasis, offering a vast dressing room and a luxurious marble bathroom with dual sinks and a stall shower.
The finished basement is designed with modern functionality in mind, featuring room for media/gym, a powder room, a storage room, and a full laundry room with an Electrolux washer and dryer, as well as a sink for added convenience.
For your convenience, a full-service garage is located directly across the street. The townhouse also boasts a prime Upper East Side location, offering easy access to transportation, the best markets, and high-end shopping.
This residence has significant literary history—once home to the world-renowned author John Steinbeck, who lived here with his family and wrote some of his most famous works.
Offered for $6,995,000, this townhouse can also be purchased alone or with the neighboring property (177 East 78th Street), creating a combined width of 37 feet and offering the potential for a 16,000-square-foot residence, thanks to existing air rights.
This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of New York City history and live in or create your dream home in one of the city's most prestigious neighborhoods.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from August 16, 2025
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Home Highlights
Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Yes
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$2,167/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 175 E 78th St
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MLS Status: Sold |
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 8 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 3000 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Washer/DryerLaundry: Inside |
Fireplace & Spa Has a Fireplace |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: OtherExterior: Courtyard, GardenGarden |
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Year Built Year Built: 1899 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence |
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Price List Price: $6,995,000Price Per Sqft: $2,167/sqft |
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Direction & Address City: ManhattanCommunity: Lenox Hill |
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Building Area Building Area: 3000 Square Feet |
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Has an HOA |
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Special Conditions: Resale |
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Mls Number: S1772082Listing Url |
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HOA Amenities: LaundrySTREETEASY Property ID: 8870742STREETEASY Building ID: 25479 |
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Elizabeth Sahlman
Compass
Lorand Kovacs
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1772082
Price History for 175 E 78th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 08/08/2025 | $6,500,000 | Sold | StreetEasy #S1772082 |
| 06/22/2025 | $6,995,000 | Contingent | StreetEasy #S1772082 |
| 05/19/2025 | $6,995,000 | Listed For Sale | StreetEasy #S1772082 |
| 04/12/2023 | ListingRemoved | StreetEasy | |
| 02/15/2023 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals | |
| 01/24/2023 | $23,000 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 12/13/2022 | $30,000 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 12/12/2022 | $7,995,000 | PriceChange | StreetEasy |
| 05/09/2022 | $8,950,000 | Listed For Sale | StreetEasy |
| 02/28/2019 | $22,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 01/15/2019 | $22,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/16/2018 | $25,000 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
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Comparable Sales for 175 E 78th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.18 | Single-Family Home | $6,800,000 | 07/23/25 | 4 | 4 | 4,600 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $5,200,000 | 09/12/25 | 4 | 6 | 5,100 | |
0.55 | Single-Family Home | $4,295,000 | 06/04/25 | 4 | 4.5 | 2,880 | |
0.51 | Single-Family Home | $5,365,000 | 03/02/26 | 4 | 2.5 | 3,400 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $11,000,000 | 07/21/25 | 6 | 7 | 6,700 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 175 E 78th St.
- P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor
- PK-5
- Public
- 606 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThe best thing about this school was leaving it. I can't say enough bad things about it. Bad behavior usually trickles down from the top, and this place is no exception. The administration is horrible, the teachers uncaring and mostly waiting to get married, and the predominantly affluent and white parents in a world of their own. DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS TO THIS SCHOOL. When my child entered middle school, she struggled to keep up with others because she learned almost nothing at 158, including how to SPELL. By the time she left middle school, she was at the top of her class and admitted to a SHS, in spite of the bad foundation of learning from 158. If they want to improve, they should start by getting rid of Dina and her minion, Janice.Parent Review1y ago - Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
- 6-8
- Public
- 949 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis school is absolutely horrible there are fights everyday and no one gets suspended but people get suspended for skipping afterschool that is optional and teachers don’t care about the students, the education sucks the environment sucks and there is so much harassment and bullying and the dean doesn’t do anything to prevent it honestly the worst decision of my life putting this school on my list. Also if your new there gonna try to make it all fun but once you reach 7th grade its hell.Student Review1mo ago - Eleanor Roosevelt High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 539 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averagemy daughter was hospitalized after being bullied in this school. Support: non existent. Wasting of potential. I would rename it Karen Roosevelt. So much for meritocracy and public education. Shame on you all.Parent Review8mo ago 
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175 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,000 sqft single-family home built in 1899. 175 E 78th St is located in Upper East Side, New York. This property is not currently available for sale. 175 E 78th St was last sold on Aug 8, 2025 for $6,500,000 (7% lower than the asking price of $6,995,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 175 E 78th St is $6,514,000.