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

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

$1,069,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,156/mo*
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$1,069,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,156/mo*
Refinance Your Home
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!
40 E 78th St #8A, New York, NY 10075 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 900 sqft apartment in Upper East Side, built in 1958. It last sold for $950,000 on Jul 13, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2022 with an asking price of $5,475 per month. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,069,400, with a rent estimate of $6,938/month.

Home Highlights

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

Comparable Sales for 40 E 78th St #8A

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
37 E 67th St #4A, Manhattan, NY
0.53
Apartment
$875,000
10/06/25
1
1
900
150 E 85th St #8I, New York, NY
0.41
Apartment
$758,888
11/17/25
1
1
610
345 E 80th St #29E, New York, NY
0.55
Apartment
$800,000
08/01/25
1
1
622
20 E 68th St #RES, New York, NY
0.51
Apartment
$2,100,000
09/26/25
1
1
940
205 E 85th St #11H, New York, NY
0.50
Apartment
$1,750,000
06/03/26
1
2
1,023
715 Park Ave #10D, New York, NY
0.42
Apartment
$975,000
11/10/25
2
2
1,243
200 E 61st St #10F, New York, NY
0.91
Apartment
$950,000
05/20/26
1
1
668
17 E 96th St #11D, New York, NY
0.95
Apartment
$660,000
03/11/26
1
1
750
225 W 83rd St #9I, New York, NY
1.07
Apartment
$970,000
01/20/26
1
1
778
224 E 60th St #2J, New York, NY
0.96
Apartment
$675,000
04/03/26
1
1
686
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Upper East Side

At least 1479 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 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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    "It’s fun to see all of the families and kids all around the neighborhood. It’s very family friendly. "
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    "New york is not for everyone, the neighbourhood I live in is busy, fun and if you know where to go you can find old NY. My favorite place"
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    "NYC is the most expensive, unreliable, incredibly city. There are many things for everyone's everyday lives. A lots of good schools, playgrounds, after schools activities. A lots of museums, theaters, famous places. "
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    "It fun to be there my home is buy the pantry where I get food supermarket across the street easy access and restaurants all in the area"
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    "You just have to teach your children how to be SAFE and “mind their own business””!! AND most importantly, make sure they STUDY ALL THE TIME AND CHOOSE SOMETHING THEy love to do!!!"
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    "Walkable , kids friendly , lots of parks and schools around. Lots of dogs and people don’t clean up after them often though "
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    "My neighborhood has changed over the years and there’s less hospitable than it used to be - streets are dirty"
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    "We have lived in midtown for 20yrs We can walk to work or to movies and dinner out or even a broadway show "
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    "Good transportation and regular trains and busses but they are getting dirtier and often homeless people are on board the bus or train. It can be very challenging "
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    "It’s great for dogs and families lots of parks and outdoor spaces. Would highly recommend; great public transit and schools. "
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    "The upper east is like the suburbs in manahattan. It’s perfect for families: great schools, proximity to playgrounds and parks, excellent restaurants, kid entertainment."
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    "It’s hot and filthy. And plenty of homeless. I like it. And parking is easy and cheap plentiful. And the traffic is always great. "
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    "It’s quite “suburbs “ of hectic Manhattan. Very low key , kids friendly and neighborhoody. Beautiful parks from both sides, great schools"
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  • sls
    "Great area. Lots of parks, restaurants, stores and things to do. Near public transportation and very safe. "
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  • Abigail Thomson
    "I’m not aware of community events in this area, but we’ve only lived here a year and have a newborn."
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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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    "this is the high life once again trust me you'll love it so much I promise good luck with your search have fun"
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    "Dogs are more than welcome and it is very dog friendly. I see a lof of dog owners and this is a good neighborhood to own a pet !"
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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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    "friendly neighborhood With great community. very safe and lots of things to do visit and enjoy on a daily basis."
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    "Everything one needs is right there, shops, restaurants, food stores, movie theaters, gyms, Central Park"
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    "Bars, Gracie Mansion, the MET, and the Guggenheim are in walking distance. Dont forget livijg on the 2nd avenue extension with a timely Q train, with the 4 5 and 6 train on Lexington. Plenty of great eateries, Movies and a CVS for personal health."
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    "Not to bad, I’m traveling from Brooklyn everyday so the commute isn’t to bad and the area is filled with bars and restaurants "
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  • Trulia User
    "Several modes of transportation and all within a 5 min walk. You can travel by bus or train and it is super quick to lost parts of the city"
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    "Access to two subway lines and numerous bus routes. Easy commute. It’s also very walkable and in the past I have walked to and from my office."
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    "They would like that we have a few dog parks and they’re nice. Dog friendly restaurants and multiple pet shops and doggy daycare places"
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    "Great neighbourhood to be in for travelling to work and anywhere else in the city. Nice restaurants all around and good local stores"
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    "Neighbors are friendly, and reach out to form a community. Perfectly located to access subways and buses, and to get downtown in a hurry. "
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    "Very family friendly neighborhood. Many children, pets, great schools, walkable. Restaurants, shopping. Feels safe"
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    "Dog friendly. Great dog parks and Central Park is real close as well as other green spaces. "
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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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    "Dog walkers and daycare for dogs. Also, lots of dog owners to socialize and short walk to many parks. "
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    "Traditional, old neighborhood, tight knit community groups and established network of community organizers "
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    "Very busy night life on weekends. Calm week nights. You’ll never go hungry, there’s almost too many places to eat. "
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    "Close to Central Park the 92nd street ymca is great. Lots of restaurants and supermarkets within walking distance "
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    "There are many families here and the Park is only a few blocks away. The park has lots of places for kids"
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