2 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
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2 E 78th St
New York, NY 10075

Upper East Side
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,500 sqft

$6,058,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $35,065/mo*
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$6,058,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $35,065/mo*
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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,500 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1925
Living Area
2,500 sqft
Price/Sqft
$2,424

About this House

Just off Fifth Avenue, 2 East 78th Street is a renovated and impeccably-maintained house presenting a myriad of possibilities.

Currently serving as the headquarters for a private foundation, the residence has been redesigned by Keenen/Riley. 2 East 78th Street’s current zoning (R10) allows for all of the following uses: Residential, Live/Work, Community Facility (including Nonprofit, Educational, Medical, Governmental), and its current configuration could easily be adapted to suit a new owner’s needs.
Each of the four floors has a pleasingly-proportioned, almost square plan and a modern design sensibility. The garden floor, currently a stainless-steel-clad eat-in Kitchen, opens to a small terrace with a planting bed. Above, the rooms are open-plan and have pretty treetop views onto East 78th Street and the gorgeous limestone façade of the James B. Duke Mansion.

Built in 1925 and exceptionally situated on a beautiful, tree-lined street moments from Central Park, 2 East 78th Street’s stellar locale and outlooks are further enhanced by the very attractive and architecturally-significant neighboring buildings.

Annual Taxes: $68,728
Building Dimensions: 26.5’ x 25.8’
Lot Size*: 26.5’ x 25.8’
Approximate Internal Square Footage: 2,425
Approximate External Square Footage*: 325
No additional FAR permitted
Upper East Side Historic District
Zoning: R10, R8B, P1, LH-1A

*Non-possessory right to use Terrace/Garden granted by easement in perpetuity
2 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,500 sqft townhouse in Upper East Side, built in 1925. It last sold for $4,600,000 on Oct 25, 2024 (8% below the $5,000,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2013 with an asking price of $1,895 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 20, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $6,058,800, with a rent estimate of $7,930/month.
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Home Details for 2 E 78th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2500 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: DishwasherDishwasher
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
View
Has a ViewView: City, Skyline

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Terrace, OtherExterior: Garden, TerraceGarden

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $5,000,000

Location

Direction & Address
City: ManhattanCommunity: Lenox Hill

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2500 Square Feet

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1656915Listing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 73265STREETEASY Building ID: 24684
Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago
Listed by Serena Boardman
Sotheby's International Realty
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1656915

Price History for 2 E 78th St

DatePriceEventSource
10/25/2024$4,600,000Sold
N/A
10/10/2024$5,000,000PendingStreetEasy #1656915
04/17/2024$5,000,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy
11/10/2023ListingRemovedStreetEasy
04/14/2023$5,750,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy
02/21/2023ListingRemovedStreetEasy
07/08/2021$6,500,000PriceChange
StreetEasy #3837656
09/08/2020$7,500,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/31/2019$8,999,990PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/14/2019$10,000,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/20/2013$1,895ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/19/2013$1,895Listed For RentAgent Provided
06/29/2012$1,695ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/31/2012$1,695Listed For RentAgent Provided
08/31/2011$3,495ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/26/2011$3,495Listed For RentAgent Provided
07/15/1997$3,675,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Upper East Side

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.23M
$38.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.33K
$4MoM
Available listings
1174
36MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$71,968
Assessment$7,440,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2 E 78th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
54 E 80th St, New York, NY
0.15
Townhouse
$13,700,000
12/10/25
6
7
5,591
40 W 83rd St, New York, NY
0.70
Townhouse
$6,550,000
03/25/26
5
6.5
5,694

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Neighborhood Overview

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  • 94 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say it's quiet

  • 30 % Say parking is easy

  • 24 % Say there are community events

  • 18 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 16 % Say car is needed

  • 15 % Say there's wildlife

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