40 E 78th St #8A, New York, NY 10075
OFF MARKET

40 E 78th St #8A
New York, NY 10075

Upper East Side
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 900 sqft

$1,065,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,091/mo*
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$1,065,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,091/mo*
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1 Bed
1 Bath
900 sqft

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Description

JUST LISTED!
1 BLOCK TO CENTRAL PARK!
PRIME UES LOCATION!

40 East 78th Street, Apt 8A
The Charles House Condo
(Corner Of Madison Avenue)

SUMMARY: Very rarely available in the luxurious yet tastefully understated Charles House Condominium, this spacious true one bedroom with a foyer and additional dining area is situated just one block from Central Park in one of the Upper East Side's most desirable locations. The generous open plan welcomes with a lovely entry foyer, then flows seamlessly through the ample living room to a separate dining area, providing endless flexibility for entertaining, a home office space or even a nursery. Enjoy direct sunlight all morning through midday from the open Eastern sky views, through the wall to wall windows lining every room. Wind down the day and then sleep soundly through the night in the robust sized bedroom measuring 18 feet long, nested in the peace and quiet of this inner facing haven. The airy, walk-through kitchen is fully equipped, including a dishwasher, double wall oven and plenty of cabinet space, and the bright, tiled bathroom is complete with a tub. Storage space abounds with five huge closets, including a walk-in bedroom closet and deep kitchen pantry. Relax in the panoramic open cityscape of the private roof garden deck and let the friendly 24 hour front desk concierge staff see to your day to day comfort. Whether you're exercising in the impeccably clean fitness center, parking your car in building's connected garage or taking advantage of the on site laundry facilities, no convenience is spared. Sorry, no pets.

ABOUT THE HOME: Sprawling 1BR (Junior-4 Layout) + Dining Room / Home Office Area + Large Entry Foyer, Expansive Living Room, Wall Of Windows, Bright & Airy, Eastern Exposure, Quiet w/ Cityscape & Open Sky Views, Newly Refinished Floors, Baseboard Moldings, Excellent Closet Space (5 Total Including Kitchen Pantry & Walk-In Closet), 18Ft+ King-Sized Bedroom, Fully-Equipped Walk-Through Kitchen w/ Dishwasher, Generous Cabinetry Space, Tile Bathroom w/ Tub, Perfect Floorplan For Work From Home w/ Several Options For A Desk (i.e. In Grand Entry Foyer Or In Dining Room / Home Office Area), Through-The-Wall A/C Units (Living Room + Bedroom), Sorry No Pets

ABOUT THE BUILDING: Full-Service Condominium, 24-Hour Doorman, Brand New Renovated Lobby, Brand New Renovated Hallways, Attentive Live-In Super, Gym, Planted Rooftop Sundeck w/ Panoramic Views, Garage, Steps To Central Park, 6 Train @ 77th Street, 1 Block To 79th Street Transverse (M79 Bus) All Steps To The Finest Schools, Museums, Shops, Stores, Restaurants & Institutions In NYC!
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Less than a day ago

Home Details for 40 E 78th St #8A

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 16ElevatorFloors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Building

Community rooms
Fitness Center

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price History for 40 E 78th St #8A

DatePriceEventSource
11/10/2022$5,475Listed For RentStreetEasy
07/13/2021$950,000Sold
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Market trends in Upper East Side

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.27M
$25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.8%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.34K
$13MoM
Available listings
1208
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$13,561
Assessment$289,303
Home facts updated by county records

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610
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2
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715 Park Ave #10D, New York, NY
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200 E 61st St #10F, New York, NY
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$950,000
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668
17 E 96th St #11D, New York, NY
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$660,000
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750
225 W 83rd St #9I, New York, NY
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$970,000
01/20/26
1
1
778
224 E 60th St #2J, New York, NY
0.96
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$675,000
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Upper East Side

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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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    "I take the subway to Hudson yards. I need to switch subway stops once in Times Square. Sometimes the train is delayed a bit. "
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    "I see people walking their dogs all the time. You can walk to Central Park or Carl Schurz Park along the East River and adjacent to Gracie Mansion."
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    "Playgrounds aplenty. Good public as well as many private schools. Safe for kids and lots of activities - 92nd street Y has many classes for kids."
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    "There are nice parks and street fairs in the summer. I like the marathon. I also enjoy the proximity to Central Park."
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    "A lot of bars and restaurants, grocery and gym. there’s a lot of shopping stores,there’s a lot of buses and trains that you take and it’s very near in Manhattan. It’s a safe place to walk around even if it’s at night. "
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    "The schools are great, lots of classes and enrichment opportunities for kids in the area. Schools are also very good "
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40 E 78th St #8A, New York, NY 10075 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 900 sqft apartment built in 1958. 40 E 78th St #8A is located in Upper East Side, New York. This property is not currently available for sale. 40 E 78th St #8A was last sold on Jul 13, 2021 for $950,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 40 E 78th St #8A is $1,065,800.